Beeston Wildlife Group

Our last talk of the current season on Monday 20th April 2026 is 'Botswana' with Nigel Slater

Botswana's enormous wildlife reserves allow animals to roam freely. With big game and exotic birds, this talk showcases a classic African safari. We also cross into Zimbabwe to experience the magnificent Victoria falls – 'the smoke that thunders'.

BWG have been busy this weekend leading two walks around Attenborough nature reserve all to the sound of the Chiffchaffs singing from the tops of the trees. Have you seen or heard them on your travels?

Our penultimate talk of the season is on Monday 16th March. It features Nigel Downes who will share his video footage, uncovering miracles of nature: butterflies emerging from chrysalises, eggs hatching and caterpillars pupating. Hours of patient study have been condensed to bring us this presentation. A truly revealing evening awaits us.

Britain's Best Wildlife with Nick Martin.
Join us on Monday February 23rd 2026 for badgers, bluebells, eagles, hedgehogs - Britain has a wealth of wildlife. Nick's stunning images and commentary highlight his favourite twenty plants, animals and birds... come and see what will top his charts.

Our next talk is on Monday 19th Jan 2026.
We hope you will all be brave enought to find out...

What Has Eight Legs and Flies?

Spiders are absolutely amazing. They have silk as strong as steel, multiple eyes and some of them even fly! There is a lot to learn about these fascinating, yet misunderstood creatures. Don't worry, you will be safe tonight with Sara!

Our last talk of 2025 is on Monday 15th December

We welcome back Steve Lovell who will take us on a trip across the border, into our neighbouring county Lincolnshire, to see deer, seals, birds of prey, insects and amphibians. It boasts a surprising diversity of wildlife throughout the year.

We hope you can join us on Monday for our latest talk - Scenic Coastal Rambles with Mike Davey.

Britain has an abundance of dramatic coastal scenery. Join us on a tour from Northumberland, through East Anglia, along the South coast and into North Wales, guided by our plant and horticultural guru, Mike.

Monday night was unforgettable! Jack Baddams delivered an outstanding presentation that captivated everyone.
Thank you to everyone who attended and hope to see you all again at our next month’s meeting.

Our next talk is on Monday October 20th 2025 when we welcome back Jack Baddams of Springwatch fame.
Jack looks at our British birds. Their names, calls and mythology will be explained. Why do we have an 'unkindness of ravens' or an 'exultation of skylarks'? Come and find out tonight

Time to tidy those gardens and also a little maintenance being carried out this week by Andrew and Sarah on the reserve.
Great job guys.

📸: Sarah Butler

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