Chippenham & District Supporters Group – Guided Walk around West Yatton Down

A guided walk around SSSI West Yatton Down by Maurice Avent, owner and butterfly expert, to see limestone downland flora and fauna.

Meet at Upper Castle Combe car park.

This is a free event, with a voluntary donation to Butterfly Conservation requested.

Booking not essential.

Contact: Ivan Randall on 01666 837783 / [email protected]

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Practical Conservation Traineeships x 2

We have two training placements available with our Conservation Team for enthusiastic and highly motivated people interested in a career in wildlife conservation.
Dragonfly ID training

Want to learn how to identify different species of dragonfly? Join us at Langford Lakes nature reserve for this training event.
Carbidae (ground beetle) online training

Dr Chris Foster presents an online talk to us on Carabidae (ground beetles) for which he is a national expert.
Education Support Worker (Variable hours)

We are looking for more Education Support Workers to support our Forest School sessions in the south of Wiltshire for school groups and individual children with various complex needs.

Dragonfly ID training

Want to learn how to identify different species of dragonfly? Join us at Langford Lakes nature reserve for this training event.
Carbidae (ground beetle) online training

Dr Chris Foster presents an online talk to us on Carabidae (ground beetles) for which he is a national expert.
Chippenham & District Supporters Group – A talk about Wiltshire’s Fishy Fauna

Dr Mark Everard will share his knowledge of local fish species.
Royal Wootton Bassett Supporter Group – A Taste of America

An illustrated talk by Philip Mugridge on the fascinating wildlife and diverse habitats that can be found across the USA.
Devenish Local Supporters Group – Volunteer Task session

A variety of tasks throughout the year. No experience needed. All tools supplied. Everyone welcome.
Salisbury Watch Group – Children’s Activities

Nature and wildlife activities for primary school-age children and their parents.
Oysters Coppice Working Party

Management of woodland including coppicing and path maintenance.
Royal Wootton Bassett Supporter Group – A World without Insects Talk

An illustrated talk on what forests would look like if there were no insects by Sophia Gripenberg.
Swindon Wildlife Group – Bird Watching

Our annual birdwatch in the Cotswold Water Park focussing on the arrival of winter visitors, especially wildfowl.
Devenish Local Supporters Group – Volunteer Task Session

A variety of tasks throughout the year. No experience needed. All tools supplied. Everyone welcome.