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Butterfly Transects
A Butterfly ID training event in 2024 was not followed up by establishing a regular transect. In addition 2024 was a very disappointing year for butterflies. However, in the spring of 2025, Martin and Jan Hegmann agreed to lead the Butterfly group. An existing...
Bumblebee ID Training Course
Following the very successful and well attended Bumblebee ID Training day with Richard Comont in June, many of the trainees committed to taking part in bee walks; the surveying method most useful to Bumblebee Conservation. Routes are logged onto their website and...
Our Gardens and Wildlife
SACWG are hosting an evening event on Wednesday 15th October in Church Stretton library, SY6 6DQ at 7.30 to share the findings of their garden wildlife survey results. However, they also plan to make this a really practical occasion to share all sorts of good ideas...
Fungus Foray
Come and join us on a Fungus Foray with Rob Rowe and see how many fungi can be found. Rob has lived in Shropshire for over 40 years and has led many surveys for different organisations. The walk will last 2 hours and stout footwear is advised. Members £3, Non-Members...
Strettons Garden Wildlife Survey
Our gardens can provide vital sanctuaries for wildlife. SACWG are launching a Garden Wildlife survey this year to make a survey of the typical wildlife we have in the Strettons’ gardens. This includes an online survey (5 minutes of your time). We also plan to carry...
Strettons Toad Patrol
SACWG have launched a new project for 2025 – Strettons Toad Patrol.
A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped man the toad patrol along the B4577 between Princes Stretton Hills Water Company and Starr Lane in All Stretton during February and March. Over 900 toads, 73 frogs and 101 newts were rescued – an amazing effort from everyone!
Who we are & What we do
About us
The Strettons Area Community Wildlife Group (SACWG) is a friendly group of more than 100 people who live and / or work locally. We have been active since 2012 helping to record and conserve wildlife in and around the around the Strettons area – see the map below showing the area we cover.
The main work of the group is surveying locally threatened species and habitats. The results of the studies are provided to important bodies such as Shropshire Wildlife Trust, the National Trust, Natural England, and Shropshire Council to help them in their conservation efforts. We publish an annual report on our activities, issues of which are available for download here.
If you would like to get involved, either to share your local wildlife knowledge or to gain new knowledge, you are welcome to join us. Interest and enthusiasm are more important than in-depth knowledge as we have support from professional ecologists and local species experts, and training is available. If you are interested, please get in touch with the Secretary at SACWG@shropscwgs.org.uk.
You can download a copy of the SACWG constitution here.
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Contact Us
For more information on the Strettons Area Community Wildlife Group,
email Julie Cowley (Secretary) or ☎️ 07580159183
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Annual Public Meetings
The next AGM and APM will be held on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at All Stretton Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.15pm start.
The 2024 meeting was held on Tuesday 27th February 2024 at All Stretton Village Hall. Minutes of the meeting can be downloaded from here (DOCX)
Active projects
The following are clickable links to the currently active project pages.
Future Survey Activities
Repeating surveys annually is far more valuable than continually changing activities, as this helps to monitor species and indicate if populations are increasing or decreasing. However, new surveys can be adopted if there is sufficient interest from the membership and someone to lead the activity.
All members are invited to propose new surveys prior to the Annual Public Meeting. There will be an opportunity at the annual meeting to present potential new surveys to the group. Popular new survey activities can be adopted at this stage.
Common Snipe (Photo: John Harding)
Retired Projects
These are currently neither active nor are they accepting casual observations. It is likely that some may be re-activated in the future as long-term (but not necessarily annual) observations are critical to monitoring changes in wildlife.
- Churchyard and Burial Ground Wildlife Survey
- Dormice In The Strettons
- Hedgerow and Verge Survey (If you are a current hedgerow & verge surveyor and would like to submit your observations online, you can still complete our online form here)
- Ladybird and Shieldbug Survey
- Moth Trapping
- Rectory Wood and Field Wildlife Surveys
Photo: Caroline Uff
Activities & Achievements
Annual Reports
The SACWG Annual Report summarises the activities of the Group, with particular emphasis on the achievements of each of our surveys. To read the Annual Reports (in PDF format), please click on the appropriate box below.
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