Saturday 18th January 2025 – NCV Normandy Common Work Party
This Normandy Conservation Volunteer work party (organised by the Parish Council) will focus on holly and footpath management on Normandy Common. Meet at the Hunts Hill car park at 09:30am.
Monday 3rd February 2025 – Red Deer on Pirbright Ranges
Come on an exclusive (virtual) adventure into Pirbright Ranges with site manager Ben Habgood and Reserves Officer Arabella Segar from Surrey Wildlife Trust as they delve into the rare lowland heathland landscape. Discover the unique way in which red deer are used to manage and maintain the habitat for the benefit of nature conservation.
Learn more about the local, regional, national, and international significance of the site, the vast array of flora and fauna that is found there, and how the red’s natural behaviours and biology help SWT to manage this open and complex suite of habitats. Recent aerial and thermal images will be presented of the herd, along with videos from remote camera traps capturing interesting behaviours and providing an opportunity to see these fantastic animals up close.
Saturday 15th February 2025 – NCV Normandy Common Work Party
This Normandy Conservation Volunteer work party (organised by the Parish Council) will focus on horse-ride management on Normandy Common. Meet at the football pavilion car park at 09:30am.
Monday 10th March 2025 – B-Lines and Normandy
Note this is on the second Monday for this month, but we will return to our regular first Monday slot after this.
Louis Harrington-Edmans is the Space4Nature Conservation Officer with Buglife.
B-Lines are an imaginative and beautiful solution to the problem of the loss of flowers and pollinators. The B-Lines are a series of ‘insect pathways’ running through our countryside and towns, where a series of wildflower-rich habitat stepping stones will be restored and created.
Monday 7th April – Reintroducing Water Voles to the River Crane
A talk by Steve Marshall, river restoration consultant and FNW Committee members. Following his popular FNW talk last Spring on the restoration of the River Crane in south London, Steve will talk about the subsequent reintroduction of captive-bred water voles.
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.
The atmosphere at our talks is very informal with wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee available to buy from 19:00pm 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!