EVENTS
Wild Maidenhead events are a great way to discover the rich biodiversity of our area. Whether it’s a wildlife seminar or a nature walk, there’s something for everyone to get involved in. Join us to learn, explore, and contribute to the protection of local wildlife.
Events
Online Talk on Plant Galls for Reading and District Natural History Society
“An introduction to their enormous variety, function and occasional use for us.”
Open to Society members and Wild Maidenhead members only.
Joining information for Zoom event will be sent to Wild Maidenhead members via email.
Saturday 7th March
Waterway litter clearance
Join Maidenhead Waterways and Canoe group and RBWM ranger for litter clearance in York Stream and the Cut. Further details to be confirmed by Maidenhead Waterways Group and will be shared with members via email.
limited – uneven and narrow paths
Cafes / restaurants in town nearby
Town centre parking available
Toilets at cafes or the library when open
Sunday 12th April (PM)
Spring Walk
Exploring Maidenhead Thicket looking for all the wildlife signs of Spring.
Led by Martin Woolner and other local experts.
Full details to follow via email and MeetUp
Facilities
TBC
Stubbing’s garden centre has a café
Limited
No public toilets
Early May (date TBC)
Waterways Walk
A guided walk along the town centre waterways, illustrating the wildlife, habitat and their management. Details to be arranged with Maidenhead Waterways Group.
limited access. Some tarmac pathway, but also uneven and muddy paths
Cafe’s in town centre
Town centre parking available
cafes or library when open
Sunday 14th June (10.30 am-3.30pm)
Open Day at Bray Pit
Although open to the public this is a rare chance to see the wildlife of this small reserve in detail with those involved in the management.
There will be an exhibition with photos and live material and guided walks throughout the day. No need to book.
Some distance from nearest car park.
Combine your visit with refreshments at the Thames Hospice cafe.
Limited
No public toilets
Saturday 20th June
Walk and Wonder at the Wildlife in Braywick Park
Come to Braywick Park for a gentle walk and see the increasingly rich mix of plants and insects at the former landfill site. There will also be an exhibition at our base in the raised area of Braywick Park.
No need to book. Come when you like and stay for as long as you like.
Limited access. There are steep uneven steps up to the raised landfill
Braywick Leisure Centre
Braywick Nature Centre, Hibbert Road
Braywick Leisure Centre
Friday 7th August (evening & overnight)
Moth Trapping (Venue TBC)
See the setup of an overnight moth ‘trap’, and view some of the many different moths that can be found locally, which are attracted to it.
Hosted by Les and Martin Finch
Details to follow via email/meetup
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Saturday 5th September
Mini-BIOBLITZ
Being held at an URBAN site in Maidenhead
Details to follow via email/meetup.
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Sunday 25th October
Autumn Fungi Walk
Explore a local area with members of Wild Maidenhead and view “FUNGI as never seen
before”
Location and additional details to be confirmed nearer the time
TBC
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Previous online talks
Ivy Bees
To watch a recording of the talk full of many interesting facts about Ivy Bees follow this link and enter the passcode U87+++sa
The value of Trees
The many values of trees by Aisha Williams
What’s to liken about Lichen
By Richard Todd and Martin Wolner
Volunteering
Find out more about our calendar of interesting events running over the coming months.
Past Events
Find out more about our past events
Ongoing Projects
Find out more about the good work our ‘Friends of’ volunteers are doing in Maidenhead and the surrounding area, and how to take part yourself.
