Monday 1st September 2025 – Encouraging Wildlife in Your Garden

Andrew Halstead will describe various habitats that you can create or enhance in your gardens in order to widen a garden’s appeal to wildlife. The emphasis will be on insects and other small creatures that are vital components in the food chains that support the larger animals, such as birds and mammals.

Andrew is a retired Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Principal Entomologist, author and lecturer.

Monday 6th October – Understanding the Mysteries of Bird Migration

Where do our migrants go to, how do they get there, and why do they go to all this trouble?

Following his previous popular talks, we welcome back Keith Betton, author and broadcaster. 

Monday 3rd November – Saving the World One Species at a Time

The Species Recovery Trust is dedicated to preventing the loss of some of the rarest plant and invertebrate species in the UK. Their team of highly skilled conservationists and passionate volunteers have been doing this targeted recovery work for the past ten years. Many species are now showing an increase in their population numbers for the first time in decades, helping to ensure a more secure future. This talk will provide an overview on those species, with a particular focus on those in and around Surrey.

A talk by Holly Gilder of the Species Recovery Trust  

Monday 1st December  – Christmas Party

For members only, our wildlife themed annual evening of fun and festivities with dinner, quizzes and good company.

 

Charges for in-person FNW talks and walks

£2 for members

£5 for non-members

Free for children and students under 18

Virtual talks are free of charge

No need to book your place unless stated for that particular talk/walk. For more information email fnwildlife@gmail.com.

In the Summer we usually have walks rather than talks.

Our talks are usually on the first Monday of each month from September to April at St Marks Church Hall for a 19.30 start.

Wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee are available to buy from 19:00pm

The atmosphere at our talks is very informal and everyone is welcome to come – both adults and children.  Our speakers are always happy to answer any questions the audience has – and there are usually very interesting discussions!