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 […]
Following February’s registration window, the Swift Recovery Project now moves into its assessment phase. Between 1 and 21 March, our volunteer team will be visiting participating homes across Haslemere, Shottermill and Beacon Hill to check whether each property offers the right conditions for swift nesting. Swifts need a high, sheltered position, ideally under eaves or […]
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 […]
The Swift Recovery Project now enters its most exciting phase: installing swift nest boxes across Haslemere, Shottermill and Beacon Hill. Following February’s registration window and the March assessment visits, our volunteer installation teams will be fitting boxes between 22 March and 16 April 2026, just in time for the swifts’ return from Africa in early […]
An annual gathering of representatives of hundreds of climate related action groups, together with members of the public, to hear speakers and workshop popular issues. Held at the new Zero Carbon premises in Guildford, all are invited to come and share their views on how to progress green agendas. Tickets will be available to book […]
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 […]
