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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What's About at Odney Club
The Odney Club, Odney Lane, Cookham, Berks,, SL6 9SR, GBJoin us at the Odney Club where Brian Clews and colleagues will help us find 'What's About' at this time of year. Spring birds will have arrived and early insects should be exploring these lovely surroundings.
Feel free to bring cameras, binoculars, the Merlin app (or similar) and wear suitable footwear for the weather conditions!
The entrance is the first gate on the right down Odney Lane (SL6 9SR - SU899857) and then proceed to the far woodland car park. Walk back to the main terrace to find the group.
To help raise funds for other WildCookham events and activities that help protect our local environment, there is a £3 fee for this event. Please pay in advance www.justgiving.com/wildcookham .
See you there!
Photo credit: Mick Vogel
19 attendees
Bird Watching at Little Marlow Gravel Pit
Spade Oak Car Park, Spade Oak Car Park, Coldharbour Lane, Bourne End ,, Buckinghamshire, GBJoin John Harris to see what can be found on the waters of this nearby nature reserve and in the surrounding vegetation and woodland.
Common Terns should be back, along with aerial specialists such as Swifts, Swallows and House Martins, with Reed Warblers and Cetti's warblers in song.
All sorts of interesting species should be visible on the wader scrapes.
We meet in the pubic Spade Oak car park in Coldmoorholme Lane just past the Spade Oak Hotel. (SL8 5PS - SU883875).
The footpath is usually very muddy so suitable footwear is essential and do bring your binoculars and cameras. There will be an opportunity to sample the pub near the car park afterwards but if planning to lunch there, do book ahead just in case (01628 520090)
To help raise funds for other WildCookham events and activities that help protect our local environment, there is a £3 fee for this event. Please pay in advance www.justgiving.com/wildcookham .
Photo credit: Jerry O'Brien
12 attendees
Woodland Bluebells and Wildflower Meadow 1
Little Harwood, Choke Lane, Cookham, al, GBThis is one of our eagerly anticipated annual events.
We are delighted that Margaret and David Harrold have kindly invited us back to Little Harwood to enjoy the wildflowers of their spectacular woodland and meadow. We will of course also be on the lookout for what birds and insects are to be found.
This is the first of two dates set aside for this activity. Parking restricts the number of guests we can accommodate so please do travel with other attendees if possible. This is a private garden, so please, no dogs.
To help raise funds for other WildCookham events and activities that help protect our local environment, there is a £3 fee for this event. Please pay in advance www.justgiving.com/wildcookham .
Thank you.
19 attendees
Past events
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