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Wildlife and Wonder from the Shropshire Borders and Beyond – a talk by Andrew Fusek Peters
Interested in wildlife on your doorstep? Then come along to the Annual Meeting of the Rea Valley Community Wildlife Group is on Thursday 16th February 7pm at Minsterley Parish Hall. The evening will feature an entertaining and informative talk from top photographer...
Stepping Stones tree planting sessions
Tree planting is a great activity – it’s social (or not, depending on how you’re feeling!), good exercise, it gives you that feel-good factor, and at the end of the day you can see that you’ve achieved something tangible. You know that with each tree you plant you’re creating a potential nest site, food resource, or shelter for birds, bats, mammals and invertebrates – and also storing carbon of course.
Confessions of a Teenage Skull Collector
On Monday, 14th November, we were treated to a highly entertaining talk at Churchstoke Community Hall by Ric Morris, describing how he first got into his passion for collecting animal skulls and some interesting episodes subsequently. One of the results of having this...
Fungi walk at Roundton
On Sunday 16th October, the group returned once again to the beautiful Roundton Nature Reserve near Churchstoke. This time, we were on the hunt for fungi. The remarkably dry year so far had meant some fungi species were quite late in their usual development, but...
Free Event – Verges, Ditches & Hedges
You are invited to a day of inspirational talks about the importance and potential of road verges, hedges and ditches for our county's biodiversity and flood management. The event, organised by the Middle Marches Community Land Trust and sponsored by The Green...
UCCWG Annual Public Meeting – 24 November
The Annual Public Meeting of the Upper Clun Community Wildlife Group will take place on Thursday 24 November at Newcastle Village Hall at 19.30. A main speaker will be announced shortly but reports on the 2022 bird, plant and butterfly surveys will be made and copies...
Introductory Birding Course
Do you enjoy watching birds? Would you like to expand yourexpertise 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...
Stepping Stones Wildlife Gardening Events
The Stepping Stones Project is hosting a series of events on the theme of Wildlife Gardening. All of the events are led by Natural Gardener Nancy Lowe, an organic and wildlife-friendly gardener based near Shrewsbury. A workshop on Gardening for Pollinators on...
Shropshire Moth Group at the Bog Friday 22nd July 8.30pm
Why not join us for a trapping night and discover the magic of moths? Learn how to use a moth trap and identify and record local species. Please bring a torch and outdoor clothing/footwear suitable for the prevailing weather conditions. We aim to finish around...
Citizen Science Project – Fritillary Butterflies
Please contact Rob Rowe, email rob@robrowe.co.uk as soon as possible if you see any fritillary butterflies, in particular Dark Green Fritillaries or Small Pearl Bordered Fritillaries, in the Stepping Stones area. Any sightings would be welcome, wherever you may come...