Following on from our meeting with the Space4Nature team in February we are keen to explore opportunities for community projects and events (e.g. wildlife-friendly gardening initiatives) with the SWT Wilder Opportunities team.
Presentation of local biodiversity initiatives to the Haslemere U3A Nature Conservation Group. In partnership with Surrey County Council's Nature Recovery Lead.
Walk to School Week is an annual five-day walking challenge and this year it takes place 19-23 May 2025. This year’s Living Streets challenge will see pupils take on The Great Space Walk, encouraging them to travel actively to school every day of the week. The aim of the week is to create new habits and for […]
Open Farm Sunday is a fabulous opportunity to connect farmers and the public to discover the crucial work farmers do producing food, nurturing nature, and protecting the environment for future generations.
Haslemere Biodiversity is hosting an event at the Haslemere Educational Museum; bringing together the local community to educate ourselves on how best to build wildlife friendly features into the garden. Tea, cake and smiles will be provided, as well as ideas on garden design and insights into local wildlife. All welcome, though we ask people […]
A series of guided walks and talks exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the Haslemere area.
Following the results of the Big Butterfly Count 2024, Butterfly Conservation declared a butterfly emergency, and need help more than ever before. By taking part in Butterfly Conservation's Big Butterfly Count - a UK wide survey, you can help assess the health of our environment simply by counting butterflies for 15 minutes between 18th July […]
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 […]
Growing Biodiversity at HomeJoin us at Haslemere Museum for an evening dedicated to the power of gardens - not just as places of beauty and relaxation, but as vital habitats in the fight to restore biodiversity. With 31% of Haslemere’s land made up of urban, suburban and their gardens, the potential for community-led biodiversity action […]
Annual community food festival with food stalls, demonstrations and lots of treat. An event for the whole family.
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 […]
