Events

We aim to find and list local events concerning local conservation and wildlife in Ascot and surrounding areas, as well as events organised by us. Also see the links to local activities in the Resource Centre

From April to October we carry out tree recording walks in various locations around the area, wildflower & pollinator surveys and sunset bat surveys Please follow these underlined links to our web pages with this year's dates and further information.

Any questions or suggestions please email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com

Upcoming events

Allens Field Conservation Work

Saturday 8th August 9:30 am to 12:30

Conservation work at Allens Field - First we will be checking the small mammal traps set on Friday evening (see below). Then we will continue the dead hedging work around the dog agility area and/or dig a deeper section for the pond which has dried out. We also plan to carryout a butterfly count. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A

Friday 17th July to Sunday 9th August

The Big Butterfly Count - spend a sunny 15 minutes spotting and recording butterflies in your favourite local spot. Take part in this nationwide citizen science project: - https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/about

Friday 17th July 2 pm

Join us for a Big Butterfly Count around St. Michael's Church - hoping for sunshine around 2 pm! Meeting in the church carpark here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zy3Z1hwGMkCzg6fv5

Tuesday July 21st 2 to 4 pm - cancelled due to lack of water.

Pond survey at Lakeview Local Wildlife Site.

Friday 7th August 8 pm

Prepare and set small mammal traps for survey at Allens Field. Trousers, long sleeved clothes, sturdy shoes and insect repellent recommended. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A

Saturday 8th August 9:30 am to 12:30

Conservation work at Allens Field - Small mammal survey; Big Butterfly Count; pollinator FIT count(s); dead hedging and deeping the pond. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A

Wednesday 19th August arriving at 3:30 to be finished by 5 pm

Setting up traps for live small mammal survey at Lakeview Local Wildlife Site. Please email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com to register for this event as we need help but numbers are limited. Recommended to wear long trousers & sleeves, tough shoes and bring gloves.

Thursday 20th August arriving at 9 am - should be finished by 10:30 am

Checking the traps for live small mammal survey at Lakeview Local Wildlife Site. Please email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com to register for this event as we need help but numbers are limited. Priority given to those who set the traps on Wednesday.

Saturday 12th September 9:30 am to 12:30

Conservation work at Allens Field - work to be decided. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A

Friday 18th to Monday 21st September

UK WaterBlitz - sampling and testing local waterways for nitrates and phosphates as part of this nationwide citizen science project. Email us to take part. Sample locations shown on this map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1pliybm1gfsN1Zxx96mA4RemD0Rmb6xQ&usp=sharing

Saturday 10th October 9:30 am to 12:30

Conservation work at Allens Field - work to be decided plus a fungi walk. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Meeting in the car park - off Liddell Way, South Ascot SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A

More 2026 Activities - To be added soon

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