In the light of the current COVID19 pandemic, and in accordance with government advice, we are unfortunately having to cancel or postpone most of our planned events and activities until further notice. All events in June, July and August have been cancelled, apart from virtual events and those which can be done safely in a socially distanced manner.
Below is our full list of events happening throughout the year, to develop learning, provide you with skills in conservation work, and meet new people in the area. Both members and non-members welcome! You can filter your search by selecting a month below.
Professor Andy Gale gives a FREE online talk all about chalk and fossils, as a part of our Coombe Bissett Down Chalk Celebration Week. Join us for elevenses on Facebook and YouTube for a live-stream at 11am. Read more
Elaine Hughes gives us a FREE online talk about wildlife gardening, as part of our Coombe Bissett Down Chalk Celebration Week. Join us for elevenses on Facebook and YouTube for a live-stream at 11am. Read more
Simon Smart gives a FREE online talk about the future of farming, as part of our Coombe Bissett Down Chalk Celebration Week. Join us for elevenses on our Facebook and YouTube channels for a live-stream at 11am. Read more
Lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain's most ancient counties vividly told by storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis. Part of a series of events in our Coombe Bissett Down Chalk Celebration Week. Join us for elevenses on Facebook and YouTube for a FREE live-stream at 11am. Read more
Stephen Davis gives a FREE online workshop on nature photography, as part of the Coombe Bissett Down Chalk Celebration Week. Join us for elevenses on Facebook and YouTube for a live-stream at 11am. Read more
Learn the basics of painting with the exciting medium of gouache with professional Illustrator Francesca Mclean. This is a FREE online event as part of our Coombe Bissett Down Chalk Celebration Week. Join us for elevenses on Facebook and Youtube for a live-stream at 11am. Read more
Join yoga and wellbeing teacher Karis Hockey for a fun family yoga session. This is a FREE online event as part of our Coombe Bissett Down Chalk Celebration Event. Join us for elevenses on Facebook and YouTube for a live-stream at 11am. Read more
Guided walk for members and supporters around Coombe Bissett Down to explore the recently expanded reserve and its new features. Read more
Come and help to maintain this wonderful reserve. Read more
Join us for a guided walk and search for harvest mice nests at our Swindon Lagoons nature reserve. Read more
Come and find out how sacred land can be managed and get involved with some practical tasks if you like. Read more
Wildlife and nature related activities aimed at primary school age children and their parents. Read more
This is an opportunity to explore Penn Wood and in particular to discover more about the bird and moth species found here. Read more
A guided walk around the restricted wildlife haven of Swindon Lagoons. Read more
The minibus will leave Borough Fields car park in Wootton Bassett at 10.30 to visit this important Oxfordshire centre for the conservation of crocodiles and alligators from around the world. Read more
Experienced wildlife photographers Eddy and Pam Lane will give an illustrated talk on the wildlife and habitats of this beautiful country. Read more
Explore a range of hand embroidery techniques to create your own fungi hoop Read more
A gentle two-hour stroll up to Morgan’s Hill searching for migrating bird species. Read more
Be inspired by the beautiful setting of Langford Lakes nature reserve and learn to draw and paint different species of fungi Read more
Guided walk for members and supporters to see autumn colours and fungi at our Green Lane Wood nature reserve. Read more
A one day course learning the fundamentals of sharpening green woodworking tools. Read more