May 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free • Drop‑In • Everyone Welcome
Location: The Royal British Legion in Beacon Hill
Explore Haslemere’s rare heathlands and species‑rich grasslands
Haslemere sits at the heart of one of the most important heathland landscapes in the UK, and indeed in Europe. These open, sun‑lit habitats support an extraordinary range of rare and specialist species, from ground‑nesting birds to reptiles, invertebrates and wildflowers.
Our Heathlands & Grasslands drop‑in is a chance to learn what makes these habitats so special, why they are internationally significant, and how local people, land managers and volunteers are helping to protect and restore them. It will be a relaxed, friendly evening with maps, displays, local experts and plenty of time for questions. More details here.
What you’ll be able to explore
Rare Heathland Species
Discover the wildlife that depends on our lowland heaths, including nightjars, woodlarks, Dartford warblers, sand lizards, slow worms and specialist invertebrates. Learn how these species use the mosaic of heather, gorse, bare ground and scrub.
Species‑Rich Grasslands
Explore the meadows and grasslands around Haslemere, how they’re created and restored, and why they’re vital for pollinators, butterflies and soil health.
Landscape Connectivity
See how heathlands and grasslands fit into the wider Haslemere Ecological Network and how improving links between sites helps wildlife move, feed and breed.
Community Action
Learn how residents, schools and community groups can support these habitats through citizen science, volunteering, wildlife‑friendly gardening and local advocacy.
Who is this event for?
Everyone; walkers, dog‑owners, families, naturalists, photographers, outdoor educators, and anyone curious about the landscapes that make Haslemere unique.
Part of the Haslemere Nature Recovery Strategy (HNRS)
This event is one of a series of free community sessions running through May and July, each focusing on a different habitat. Together, they help build a shared understanding of how nature is changing locally, and how we can all play a part in restoring it.