National Polecat Survey (2024-25)
Polecats were once a common and widespread carnivorous mammals native to England, Wales and Scotland. However, by 1915 the polecat had been eradicated from most of its former British range, remaining […]
Polecats were once a common and widespread carnivorous mammals native to England, Wales and Scotland. However, by 1915 the polecat had been eradicated from most of its former British range, remaining […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Sunset Survey, run by the Bat Conservation Trust as part of the National Bat Monitoring Programme, is a brilliant way to discover the bats and other nocturnal wildlife living […]
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 […]