shropshire Community Wildlife Groups

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...

Bumblebees are a wonderful group to get to know. Unlike the somewhat unmanageable 4000 plus species of beetles in the UK, there are just 24 species of Bumblebee in the UK. They play a major role in pollinating our flowers, fruit and crops. 2024 was a dreadful year for...

Join us for a wonderful blast of spring on our early morning dawn chorus walk led by Dave Pearce, one of our top local birders. You will learn lots about identifying different bird songs and where to look to locate the songsters. Every year we have a few lovely...

The SACWG annual report for 2024 is available now.

The report is a detailed summary of the surveys and activities undertaken by the group during the last year.

You can view the report here (PDF)

Hedgehogs do not necessarily hibernate all winter. Like bats, they can awaken during warmer spells and will search for food. By leaving a small amount of food out during these periods, such as specific hedgehog biscuits or cat biscuits, you are helping them to survive...

Do you enjoy watching birds? Would you like to expand your expertise by building on your current knowledge of common birds? Do you know which birds to expect in different habitats in Shropshire? Would you like to be able to identify the characteristic birds of the...

Farmers, landowners, and local communities in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are invited to share their views on the region's natural environment to assist in shaping and preserving its features for future generations.  The two surveys, one for farmers and land...

The 2024 AGM and APM was held on 27th Feb 2024 in All Stretton Village Hall.

The Minutes of the meeting can be downloaded here (DOCX)

Middle Marches Community Land Trust have launched an appeal to purchase Minsterley Meadows for future generations. The meadows are flower-rich meadows on the outskirts of Minsterley, Shropshire. Amongst many other species, the meadows support the largest colony of...

If elected, what do you intend to do to slow the loss of biodiversity in Shropshire: to halt the decline of Red and Amber Listed species such as Curlew, Swift, Hedgehogs and Bilberry Bumble Bee and to preserve habitats such as wildflower meadows?