All our events are free unless otherwise stated and you do not need to be a member to take part. Please note that additional events, changes or cancellations will be posted from time to time. Please check the programme before attending.
Events Programme, Spring 2026
Our Wednesday evening weekly botany walks, detailed in the Botany Walks Programme, start on 8th April 2026. Any additional Botany Walks will be included in the programme below.
Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 10 .30am – Woodland Birds & Herons at RSPB Swell Wood
Parking is limited so please car share if possible, meet on Grovewood Road, Haydon, BA3 3QZ at 9.30am for car share.
RSPB reserve is on A378 near Langport, TA3 6PX. Afterwards we may stop off at Grey Lake for a short visit on our way home depending on the weather.
Please contact Diana Walker for more information on 07581 451805 or wish to car share
Saturday 4th April 2026 – Goosard Batch Nature Reserve work morning
Please contact Jim Crouch 01761 410731 or by email: jim.crouch@macegroup.com to let him know who is coming so he can plan activities. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Wednesday 8th April 2026 – Botany Walks 😊
The Wednesday evening botany walks with Helena will commence on 8th April; watch out for further details and a programme for the summer walks in the spring.
April and May insect/invertebrate surveys on Haydon Batch
A number of surveys will take place in April and May, looking for spring bees and other insects as well as other invertebrates we may come across. If you are interested in attending, please contact Deborah Porter on 01761 435563 or at camvalleywildlife@gmail.com
Other Information:
Venue for our Talks: Radstock Working Men’s Club, On the 1st Wednesday of the month during the Winter at 7.30 pm for an 8 pm start.
A bar is available in the main part of the club, serving hot and cold drinks. Please park in the town car park next door (behind the library). There is a side entrance into the club from the car park. Entrance fee is £3 for members and £5 for non-members
Insect/invertebrate events
If you would like to attend insect/invertebrate events and/or surveys or if you wish to be notified of upcoming insect/invertebrate walks or surveys please send your details to Deborah via our website contact page or to camvalleywildlife@gmail.com.
Botany Walks
These walks take place from April to September every Wednesday evening, 7pm until dusk – see the Botany Walks Programme page for details. Any additional walks, such as the New Years’ Walk, will be placed in the Events Programme above. Contact Helena Crouch for further information on (01761) 410731 or mobile 07773037001. All are welcome.
Wildlife Photography
Please contact Diana on 07581 451805 or dianawalker4@gmail.com if you would like to accompany her on any of her days out photographing local wildlife.
CVWG Stalls
If you are able to help set up at 10am or to take the stall down please contact Diana on dianawalker4@gmail.com or Gary on gary.kingman1@googlemail.com
Queries and programme updates
The programme above may be updated. Please contact Judy on 07460 278311 or Diana 07581 451805 with any general queries or suggestions for future talks, outings or activites.
Project events/activities
Project activities take place throughout the year and only some are included in the ptogramme. Please go to the Project pages to contact the relevant project leader if you wish to get involved.
Recording
We welcome records of wildlife, and if you have any sightings or records to pass on to us from wildlife in our area, please check out our maps and the Records page.
Coordinating Team meetings
Please email us us at camvalleywildlife@gmail.com or phone Deborah on 01761 435563 if you are interested in joining the team or sitting in (members only).
If you need any more information about CVWG Events please phone or text Judy on 07460 278311 or Diana on 07581 451805.
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