Bracknell Forest Natural History Society
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The Society is for everyone interested in nature and its conservation. Our aims are to present and share information about the Natural World, to increase awareness about its importance and to work to increase the biodiversity of local wildlife habitats.
We run a programme of Monthly Meetings at which guest speakers give illustrated talks on a wide variety of natural history topics, both local and worldwide. Our meetings are held in the Recital Room at South Hill Park Arts Centre. Visitors welcome, no need to book. The next meeting is:
8pm, Monday 20th February 2012:
'The Ecology of Landscapes' by Simon Leather
What is landscape ecology? Is it a true discipline or just
a buzzword? The theory behind it is explored.
We are involved in a variety of Outdoor Activities. Recent conservation projects include the restoration of woodland at Clinton's Hill and Scott's Hill. For these ventures we were awarded funds from the BIG Lottery/BBC Breathing Places scheme. We are now working on Allsmoor Wildlife Patch - our latest biodiversity project.
We actively support and work in Partnership with many other environmental organisations and local community groups. We have gained a Gold Award from the Bracknell Forest Partnership for involving many different groups in our Breathing Places projects. We are affiliated to BBOWT, the local branch of The Wildlife Trust. We are grateful to The Big Lottery, Syngenta and Bracknell Town Council for project funding.
To take part in the OPAL 'Bugs Count' survey we have free Field Notebook and Information Packs available. This research will help investigate how the built environment affects invertebrates. It's simple and fun mini-beasting in your back garden. Please contact us to obtain a Bugs Count pack.
We also arrange outings, field trips and social events for our members. There is a friendly atmostphere at our meetings and visitors are always welcome.
Planting at Scott's Hill
