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 November 9:30 am to 12:30

Conservation work at Allens Field - Removing recent rhododendron growth, building woodpile habitat, restoring deadwood fencing, coppicing shrubs on entrance bank. Please bring a drink, 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

Thursday 13th November 10 am to 1 pm

Conservation work at Lakeview Monkey Sanctuary near Heatherwood. We will be making clearings in the woodland and wood piles from the rhododendron we cut back. Please bring a drink, gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. Email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com for details of how to join us.

Wednesday 19th November 12.30-15.30

Working Party at Ascot Heath Primary School - Infant school wildlife garden. Please come along, with gardening gloves, to help maintain this space for the children's nature education. Meeting at the school reception. Rhododendron Walk, North Ascot SL5 8PN, Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bhYjdUnG1pc5rigg8

Wednesday 19th November starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society AGM followed by free talk by Simon Booker sharing stories, images and video capturing the birds and animals that share our corner of the country.

In person: at University of Reading in Room 109 in the Palmer Building, Pepper Lane, Reading RG6 6EW

Online: livestreamed on Zoom via : http://bit.ly/4lrQGl8

For more information please visit https://berksoc.org.uk/club-news/programme/

Wednesday 3rd December starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society talk The Complete Owl by Mike Leach. Mike reveals our resident British owls in folklore and fact, looking at various owls and the special techniques they have to help them hunt.

In person: at University of Reading in Room 109 in the Palmer Building, Pepper Lane, Reading RG6 6EW

Online: livestreamed on Zoom via : http://bit.ly/4lrQGl8

For more information please visit https://berksoc.org.uk/club-news/programme/

Saturday 13th December 9:30 am to 12:30

Conservation work at Allens Field - Work to be decided. Please bring a drink, 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

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