Many African birds migrate north to escape the summer heat, with some stopping in the UK. As Autumn nears, they prepare to return home, making August perfect for observing their migration. The Surrey Wildlife Trust is organising an event hosted by Dan Banks from the British Trust for Ornithology who will discuss Surrey bird migrations […]
The Big Garden Birdwatch is the UK’s biggest citizen‑science wildlife survey. It takes place every year and helps the RSPB track how our much‑loved garden birds are faring. Participants simply spend one hour recording the birds they see in their garden, balcony or local green space over the Birdwatch weekend, and submit their sightings via […]
Haslemere Biodiversity is launching the Swift Recovery Project, a community‑led effort to welcome swifts back to our summer skies. These extraordinary birds have declined by around 68% in the South‑East since 1994, largely due to the loss of traditional nesting spaces in our buildings. By installing swift nest boxes across key streets in Haslemere, Shottermill […]
Haslemere Biodiversity is delighted to share that our Chair, Dr Philippa Guest, has been invited to present a case study at the 7th annual Surrey Biodiversity & Planning Conference, hosted by the Surrey Nature Partnership. This respected annual gathering brings together planners, ecologists, local authorities, community groups and nature‑focused professionals from across the county. Philippa […]
Join us at Haslemere Museum for a special evening dedicated to one of Britain’s most loved mammals: the hedgehog. We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Sophie Lund Rasmussen, known internationally as “Dr Hedgehog”, joining us on screen from her current research base. Sophie is one of Europe’s leading hedgehog researchers, widely recognised for her pioneering studies […]
Join us 6.30-8.30pm Weds 13th May to explore the rivers, streams and ponds that local landscapes, and the growing pressures they face. With winters now wetter and summers hotter and drier, our challenge is learning how to hold water in the landscape for longer, improve water quality, and support the wildlife that depends on it.This […]
Free • Drop‑In • Everyone WelcomeLocation: 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 […]
