A reminder that our Wildlife Garden Awards Scheme is open for applications until the end of July. If you have wildlife habitat in your garden you could qualify for a bronze, silver or gold award. Please apply if you haven’t before as numbers show the level of resident interest in supporting nature in our area.
Please see future events below. There are some changes to events in our previous email which are highlighted.
Friday 17th July to Sunday 9th August
The Big Butterfly Count – Please 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 – date changed
Join us for a Big Butterfly Count around St. Michael’s Church – hoping for sunshine around 2 pm! Meeting in the church car park here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zy3Z1hwGMkCzg6fv5
Tuesday July 21st Pond survey at Lakeview Local Wildlife Site – cancelled due to lack of water
Wednesday 22nd July 9:10 to ~10:30 pm
Bat walk survey around Broomhall Recreation area in Sunningdale. Meeting in the car park. Everyone is very welcome to join us to find out more about bats and for a warm, dry, evening stroll. Please email to be informed if we have to cancel. Cancelled if it’s raining or there are high winds. We recommend warm clothes, comfy shoes, a torch (preferably with red light) and insect repellant.
Friday 24th July 8:15 to ~10:15 pm
Bat survey led by Bat Conservation Trust expert at Lakeview LWS near Heatherwood. Everyone is very welcome to join us to find out more about bats. Cancelled if it’s raining or there are high winds (Thurs 30th July back up). We recommend warm clothes, comfy shoes, a torch (preferably with red light) and insect repellant. Email us to register and for details of where to meet and to be informed if we have to cancel.
Wednesday 29th July 8:50 to ~10:30 pm
Bat walk survey in South Ascot through Allens Field and Woodland. Meeting in Allens Field car park – off Liddell Way, South Ascot SL5 9UZ here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/seRhoQSrTEsyqWw2A . Everyone is very welcome to join us to find out more about bats and for a warm, dry, evening stroll. Please email to be informed if we have to cancel. Cancelled if it’s raining or there are high winds. We recommend warm clothes, comfy shoes, a torch (preferably with red light) and insect repellant.
Tuesday 4th August 8:45 to ~10:15 pm
Bat walk survey near St. Michael’s church. Meeting in the car park. Everyone is very welcome to join us to find out more about bats and for a warm, dry, evening stroll. Please email to be informed if we have to cancel. Cancelled if it’s raining or there are high winds. We recommend warm clothes, comfy shoes, a torch (preferably with red light) and insect repellant.
Friday 7th August 8 pm
Prepare and set small mammal traps for survey at Allens Field. Traps will be checked Saturday morning – see below. 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 Will take about an hour to prepare and set the traps. Help needed!
Saturday 8th August 9:30 am to 12:30
Conservation work at Allens Field – Checking the small mammal traps. Then Big Butterfly Counts, wildflower & pollinator surveys; dead hedging and/or deepening 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 12th August 8:30 to ~10 pm
Bat walk survey along Winkfield Road to Cheapside public footpath. Meeting on Winkfield Road near the junction with New Mile Road. Everyone is very welcome to join us to find out more about bats and for a warm, dry, evening stroll. Please email to be informed if we have to cancel. Cancelled if it’s raining or there are high winds. We recommend warm clothes, comfy shoes, a torch (preferably with red light) and insect repellant.
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 to register for this event as we need help but numbers are limited. Recommended to wear long trousers & sleeves and tough shoes.
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 to register for this event as we need help but numbers are limited. Priority given to those who set the traps on Wednesday. Recommended to wear long trousers & sleeves, tough shoes and bring gloves.
Friday 28th August 7:45 to ~9:30 pm
Bat walk survey at Royal Ascot Golf Club. Meeting outside the front door of the clubhouse. Everyone is very welcome to join us to find out more about bats and for a warm, dry, evening stroll. Please email to register for this event and be informed if we have to cancel. Cancelled if it’s raining or there are high winds. We recommend warm clothes, comfy shoes, a torch (preferably with red light) and insect repellant.
Wednesday 2nd September 7:45 to ~9:15 pm
Bat walk survey from Ascot Heath Primary School in North Ascot. Meeting on Rhododendron Walk outside the school. Everyone is very welcome to join us to find out more about bats and for a warm, dry, evening stroll. Please email to be informed if we have to cancel. Cancelled if it’s raining or there are high winds. We recommend warm clothes, comfy shoes, a torch (preferably with red light) and insect repellant.
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