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
Butterfly Walk through Maidenhead Thicket
The Shire Horse,, Bath Road, Maidenhead, SL6 3QA, Littlewick Green, GBJoin Andrew Padmore for our annual butterfly hunt in the Thicket, and of course whatever other wildlife might be seen as we go around. We meet at the Shire Horse car park for a 10:30 start, using the spaces most distant from the pub itself to be of less inconvenience for customers. (A4 Bath Road at SL6 3QA). Check the weather on the day and come suitably attired, and don't forget your bins!
There is a £5 fee per person for this event. Please pay beforehand at justgiving.com/wildcookham or bring cash on the day.
Shortly after this event, from July 18th to Aug 10th, the National Butterfly count commences so we do urge you to get involved in that too. (https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/about)
NOTE - if there has to be a cancellation of the event due to unfavourable weather, we are holding the following Saturday, July 18th, as a back-up date.16 attendees - £5.00
Glow worm safari
NT car park off Terry's Lane, Terry's Lane, Cookham, Berks., Cookham, GBOne of our eagerly anticipated events of the year! Our first Glow Worm hunt of 2026 is on Winter Hill Golf Course, led by Mike Copland and Angela Alexander.
Meet at the NT 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.
12 attendees - £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 NT 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.
4 attendees - £5.00
Insect Safari at Odney
The Odney Club, Odney Lane, Cookham, Berks,, SL6 9SR, GBJoin Andrew Padmore and Michelle Hunt for a nature walk around the grounds of the Odney Club to look for Butterflies, Bees and whatever else can be found.
The entrance is the first gate on the right down Odney Lane (SL6 9SR - SU899857) and if you're driving 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 £5 fee for this event. Please pay in advance at justgiving.com/wildcookham
See you there!
6 attendees
Past events
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