What we’re about
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 (2)
See all- Morning Walk around Little Marlow Gravel PitNeeds location
Join John Harris for a walk around the gravel pit at Little Marlow at 10am to see what birds can be found on this premier Bucks nature reserve. There will be an active heronry to observe, with breeding Cormorants among them. Grebes may already have their youngsters and there will be numerous songsters in the trees and shrubbery around the lake, plus of course butterflies and other insects to seek out. We will meet at the car park at the end of Coldmoorholme Lane (SL8 5PS) and car-sharing where possible will ensure sufficient space for us. There is a pub there too for those who might like refreshments or something to eat afterwards.
As with all our events, we ask that you might consider making a donation to help raise funds for other WildCookham events and activities that help protect our local environment. Suggested donation £3 cash on the day or www.justgiving.com/wildcookham or direct transfer to Wild Cookham Co-op Bank, 08-92-99, a/c 67226924 using 'gravel pit' for the reference. Thanks!
