Joint Wycombe Wildlife Group and BBOWT (South Bucks)

Sunday 16th September 2.30 - 4.30pm
Autumn walk at Holtspur Bank. A walk, led by Derek Bourne, to see the fruits and autumn vegetation on the Holtspur Bank Local Nature Reserve. The route, approx a mile long, is steep in places with two stiles. Park and meet by the scout hut in Cherry Tree Road (OS map ref SU 923 904).
For more information contact 01628 526553.



Monday 17 th September 7.45 - 9.45pm
Life in ponds and streams. A talk by Peter Lapsley, an amateur entomologist with a keen interest in aquatic fauna. He has written, co-written, or edited books and contributed many articles to countryside magazines on this subject and on fly fishing.
Venue: Trinity United Reformed Church, London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ (opposite Pann Mill). Car park at rear of building (free after 7pm). Admission £3 (includes refreshments). For more information contact 01494 438374.

Tuesday 25th September 10.30am - 12.30pm
Small-scale life among large-scale trees. A walk in Burnham Beeches, led by Martin Woolner, to view small-scale life associated with mature trees. The walk will be less than two miles and will follow woodland paths with gentle slopes and no stiles. Enter Burnham Beeches from the Farnham Common side and meet at the refreshment hut on the left hand side of the entrance road just before Victory Cross (OS map reference SU 955 850). Car parking charges may apply. For more information contact 01494 676091.

Saturday 29th September 10am - 1pm
Open day at Long Grove Wood. This family fun event, organised by BBOWT (South Bucks), will include a search for minibeasts, a wildlife scavenger hunt, badge making and wildlife arts and crafts. Meet at the entrance to Long Grove Wood on Farmer’s Way, Seer Green, HP9 2XQ. Admission £3 per child. For more information contact 01494 676091.

Friday 12th October 8 - 10pm
The honey bee and its relations. A talk by John Catton, president of his local beekeeping association and the Bucks County Beekeepers Association. An experienced beekeeper and keen gardener, he has an interest in the relationship between bees and plants. Venue: St Thomas’ Church Hall, Mayflower Way, Holtspur, HP9 1UF. Admission £3 (includes refreshments). For more information contact 01494 674306.

Sunday 14th October 2.30 –4.30pm
Fungi walk at Holtspur Bank. A walk, led by Penny Cullington from Bucks Fungus Group, to look for and identify fungi. Some steep slopes, stiles and uneven ground. Sturdy footwear recommended. Park and meet by the scout hut in Cherry Tree Road (OS map ref SU 923 904). For more information contact 01628 526553.

Saturday 27th October 10am – 4pm
Conservation task in Gomm’s Wood. Earthworks Conservation Volunteers will be joining Wycombe Wildlife Group for a scrub and chalk grassland management task in the area below the Cock Lane Cemetery. Park and meet in the cemetery car park off Cock Lane. For more information contact 01494 438374.

Monday 12th November 7.45 - 9.45pm
Reviving the Wye. A talk by Allen Beechey, Chilterns Conservation Board’s Chalk Streams Project Officer, giving an update on actions to improve our local chalk stream. Venue: Trinity United Reformed Church, London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ (opposite Pann Mill). Car park at rear of building (free after 7pm). Admission £3 (includes refreshments). For more information contact 01494 438374.

Friday 14th December 8 - 10pm
Natural history around a Chiltern village. An illustrated talk by Juliet Gudge, Frieth Natural History Society. Venue: St Thomas’ Church Hall, Mayflower Way, Holtspur, HP9 1UF. Admission £3 (includes refreshments). For more information contact 01494 676091.