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

Upcoming events

Wednesday 18th February starting at 7:30 pm

Berkshire Ornithological Society free talk: Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers from Ken & Linda Smith.

Ken and Linda use their long-term studies to explore the contrasting trends of Great and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker populations, and their future prospects.

In person at University of Reading, in Room G44 in the Edith Morley 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/

Thursday 26th February 10 am to 1 pm

Conservation work at Lakeview Monkey Sanctuary near Heatherwood hospital. We will be working to improve this woodland Local Wildlife site by creating clearings and woodpiles. Access is controlled to this site so please email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com to register for this working group. Please bring gardening gloves and wear sturdy shoes/boots. 

Saturday 14th March 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 

Monday 16th March 7:30 pm

A BFNHS talk: 'Butterfly Identification Made Easy' by Grahame Hawker.  In the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Doors open at 7 pm. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £4, Members free. Cash at the door.  More information here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/

Wednesday 18th March 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 

Sunday 22nd March 1 to 4 pm 

Winkfield Parish Council Climate Change Drop‑In Event with live music and stalls at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Rd, Winkfield Row, RG42 7PA 

Saturday 11th April 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 

Monday 20th April 7:30 pm

A BFNHS talk: 'Sulham Woodmeadows' by Ed Cooper.  In the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre, RG12 7PA. Doors open at 7 pm. Visitors are welcome and there is no need to book. Visitors £4, Members free. Cash at the door.  More information here: http://www.bfnathistsoc.org.uk/

Friday 24th to Monday 27th April

The UK WaterBlitz - Join this citizen science project and help take samples and analyse our local water courses. Please email us at ascot.wildlife@gmail.com to join the team. More information here: https://earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz/ 

Monday 27th April from 6 pm with quiz starting at 7:30 pm

Our Annual Free Fun Wildlife Quiz in The Stag Pub, Ascot High Street - find your team of 4 and email ascot.wildlife@gmail.com to register for this popular event.

More 2026 Activities - To be added soon