Current and Future Events
Join us to listen and watch as the dawn chorus of bird song celebrates the breeding season. Location tbc Members = Free; Non-members = £3
Sherston, SN16 0LR
Join us to identify as many species as we can in the churchyard of Holy Cross Church in Sherston, and contribute towards local monitoring of wildlife. We will be monitoring […]
Luckington, SN14 6PG
We will be conducting an emergence survey of bats at St Mary with Ethelbert Church in Luckington, followed by a walk to search for bats and other npcturnal wildlife around […]
Brinkworth, SN15 5EF
A walk around Echo Lodge Meadows spotting wildflowers, butterflies and bumblebees. Members = Free; Non-members = £3
A walk in the Cotswold Water Park looking for owls, bats and other nightlife Members = Free; Non-members = £3
Get up close to see local bird ringers identify, weigh, measure and ring wild birds in the interest of scientific research. Location tbc. Members = Free; Non-members = £3
Get up close to see local bird ringers identify, weigh, measure and ring wild birds in the interest of scientific research. Location tbc. Members = Free; Non-members = £3
Search for the iconic Harvest mouse nest in long grass and reeds to find out if they are still living in our part of Wiltshire. Location tbc. Dates tbc but […]
Now an annual institution, come and find out about the many different kinds of fungi in our area. Members = free; Non-members = £3
Now an annual institution, come and find out about the many different kinds of fungi in our area. Members = free; Non-members = £3
Discover what small mammals live in our area by dissecting Barn Owl pellets Location tba.
Past Events
Swindon, SN6 6JL
It's MDNHS's second birthday and we'd love for you to join us on a celebratory walk around North Meadow in Cricklade to see the famous snakeshead fritillary flowers. We will […]
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BZ United Kingdom
Maurice Avent of the national charity Butterfly Conservation will give us a talk on these fascinating and much-loved insects. Members = £3; Non-members = £5
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9DL United Kingdom
Hear about the conservation work being carried out in Wiltshire to help these engandered birds from local expert Jonny Cooper. Members = £3; Non-members = £5
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9TW United Kingdom
Join us for a walk around Lower Moor Farm looking for the tracks and signs left behind by the wildlife that live there. Members = Free; Non-members = £3
We will be taking part in this annual event from the RSPB and showing you how to join in too. You can find us in a public space in Malmesbury, […]
Malmesbury, SN16 9NL
We will searching in the long grass for Harvest Mouse nests in partnership with Wiltshire Mammal Group. Members only - FREE
Braydon, Wiltshire United Kingdom
Members only - FREE
Join us in Ravensroost Wood to see what fungi are on show. Members = Free Non Members = £3
Join us in Ravensroost Wood to see what fungi are on show. Members = Free Non Members = £3
Swindon, SN6 6JL
We will be searching the long grass for Harvest Mouse nests in partnership with Wiltshire Mammal Group. Members only - FREE
Ashton Keynes, SN6 6QW United Kingdom
We will be searching among the reeds and long grass for Harvest Mouse nests in partnership with Wiltshire Mammal Group. Members only - FREE
We will be searching the long grass on the edges of the fields for Harvest Mouse nests. Members = Free Non Members = £3
Join us for a guided walk along the river in Malmesbury, where we'll be hoping to record Britain's 'water bat' - the Daubenton's bat - as it skims across the […]
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0AD United Kingdom
The 'Bio' bit means wildlife and the 'Blitz' bit means we'll be rapidly recording! On the day we will wander around the different habitats in our local nature reserve Conygre […]
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0AD United Kingdom
As part of our Bioblitz event our bird expert David Wall will lead a guided walk around the reserve to try and spot as many different birds as possible. This […]
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BZ United Kingdom
Visit the Town Hall over this weekend to see a video on what wildlife lived in and around Anglo-Saxon Malmesbury
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BZ United Kingdom
Come to a talk comparing the flora and fauna 1100 years ago with today, given by MDNHS's Chair Miranda Shirnia. Book here: https://athelstan1100.co.uk/events-ticketing/athelstan-1100-events/talk-one-day-in-may-in-the-year-of-our-lord-924-a-walk-in-anglo-saxon-malmesbury-miranda-shirnia
Braydon, Wiltshire United Kingdom
Checking Dormouse Nest Boxes
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9TW United Kingdom
Dragonfly spotting and identification – Members = Free Non Members = £3
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9TW United Kingdom
Dragonfly spotting and identification - Members = Free Non Members = £3
30 cameras will be situated across the town for 30 days starting 15th June
30 cameras will be situated across the village for 30 days starting 18 May
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BZ United Kingdom
Sarah Roberts of North Wiltshire Swifts will talk to us about these incredible birds and how we can help them.
Swindon, Wiltshire SN6 6QY United Kingdom
A walk around The Waterhay listening out for and spotting birds. It's a Dawn Chorus walk but with a lie in!
Braydon, Wiltshire United Kingdom
Checking Dormouse Nest Boxes
Swindon, SN6 6RASN6 6RA United Kingdom
A walk at Blakehill Farm on the lookout for March Hares
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BZ United Kingdom
A talk from Gareth Harris on the bats of the Braydon Forest
Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BZ United Kingdom
Launch of Malmesbury - A Hedgehog Friendly Town A talk on how to help Malmesbury's hedgehogs and how to get involved in the camera survey in June
A guided walk along the river in Malmesoury looking for signs of beaver activity
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