shropshire Community Wildlife Groups

Our garden survey findings in the summer of 2025 in the Strettons area help underline just how key our gardens can be for wildlife. Many of the insects in our garden are not just attractive to have around, but they also pollinate our flowers, fruits and vegetable, not...

Further findings from the Strettons Area Community Wildlife Group (SACWG) Garden Wildlife Survey show bats were reported by 67% of the respondents. Most records were from gardens where established trees are present, demonstrating the value of the tree canopy as a...

The SACWG combined Annual Public Meeting (APM) and Annual General Meeting is being held on Thursday 5 February 2026 at All Stretton Village Hall. Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start. The event is open to the public and it is a great opportunity to learn more about...

The Strettons Area Community Wildlife Group Toad Patrol will go ahead in 2026. The section of the road (B5477) between Montgomery Waters Ltd and All Stretton is the most hazardous section of road for amphibians to cross, as they head to the pool in Mr Parkes’s field....

On 15 October 2025 the Strettons Area Community Wildlife Group hosted an evening event at the Church Stretton library to present the findings from the Garden Wildlife Survey 2025 and suggest some gardening tips for wildlife. After the presentation guests were invited...

Our gardens can provide vital sanctuaries for wildlife. SACWG carried out a Garden Wildlife survey in 2025 to make a survey of the typical wildlife we have in the Strettons’ gardens. This included an online survey and some detailed garden surveys in June 2025. Please...

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...

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...

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...

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...