About us
Who are we?
Local people taking care of wildlife and sharing our passion and knowledge in a practical and fun way in the parish of Cookham.
What are we doing?
· Planning a calendar of local events and activities such as guided walks and talks
· Running practical campaigns and initiatives to enrich habitats such as:
> o Wildlife and natural gardening – educating people about the importance of their gardens and creating wildlife corridors through gardens for hedgehogs and many other animals. Promoting the use of natural and non-chemical substances in the garden.
> o Leaving verges and meadows long, not cutting until after flowers have seeded, and planting wildflowers on verges as food sources for bees and other insects
> o Not cutting hedges and trees between Feb and Aug while birds are still nesting
> o Securing habitat and nest boxes for certain birds such as House Martins and encouraging the use of Swift bricks in new-build properties
> o Reducing light pollution
· Offering wildlife advice and building a community of interest through a dedicated wildlife forum on cookham.com
Who is supporting us?
National Trust
Woodland Trust
Upcoming events
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- £5.00
Glow worm safari 2
NT car park off Terry's Lane, Terry's Lane, Cookham, Berks., Cookham, GBThe second of our eagerly anticipated Glow Worm hunts of 2026 is on Winter Hill Golf Course, led by Jacqui Edwards and Mark Gibbon.
Meet at the carpark off Terry’s Lane (close to where Poundfield Lane meets Terrys Lane) at 9:30pm. We'll follow the public footpath across the Golf Course in the hope of spying these remarkable glowing insects. Torches and stout footwear essential.
To help raise funds for other WildCookham events and activities that help protect our local environment, there is a £5 fee for this event. Please pay in advance at justgiving.com/wildcookham.
NB the car park isn't actually an NT car park, but Meetup thinks it is.
9 attendees - £5.00
Plants and insects of Pinkneys Green
The Golden Ball, 2 Golden Ball Lane, Pinkneys Green, Maidenhead SL6 6NW, Berkshire, GBJoin David Pinniger and Brian Clews to see what can be found at the National Trust Brick and Tile Works.
Hidden away between Cookham and Maidenhead, this enclosed, intimate and damp woodland and its small pools can often turn up unexpected creatures, with mosses and lichens a-plenty.
Meet us in the car park of the Golden Ball Pub, 2 Golden Ball Lane, Pinkneys Green · Maidenhead SL6 6NW.
To help raise funds for other WildCookham events and activities that help protect our local environment, there is a £5 fee for this event. Please pay in advance justgiving.com/wildcookham
8 attendees
Past events
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