We continue to look after the wildflower area on Froyle recreation ground and the wildlife pond area near Gid Lane with volunteers. You can help to benefit wildlife and the community by volunteering so see a list of dates in 2026 for our work parties.

Our 2026 ‘walks and talks’ so far

• Friday 27th February, Amphibians and Reptiles talk by Pete West, 7.30pm Froyle Village Hall.
• Friday 20th March, a talk about Swifts by Catherine Gale, 7.30pm Froyle Village Hall.
• Saturday 2nd May, a walk to spot birds in Froyle led by Keith Betton, meet 9.30am.
• Saturday 18th July, join us for a ‘drop-in’ day at the Wildlife Pond to see what’s flying and flowering, anytime 10am – 4pm.
• Saturday 22nd August at 10am-11 or 11.15am-12.15, pond dipping for children, limited numbers so booking essential.
• TBA October, AGM and talk, 7.30pm Froyle Village Hall.

Bentley Station Meadow is our nearest SSSI and Butterfly Conservation organise work parties to help manage the habitat. Get involved with hands on conservation by coming along 10.30am on the first Wednesdays of each month 1st Oct, 5th Nov, 3rd Dec 2025, 7th Jan, 4th Feb and 4th Mar 2026.

Alton Natural History Society organise regular talks and field trips in the Alton area. Talks at Alton Community Centre:- see https://www.facebook.com/groups/altonnaturalhistorysoc

FROYLE RECREATION GROUND  -Living Willow Dome maintenance, trim top growth, tie in loose rods. Weed around the trees planted previously and check the ties on stakes. Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March 2026 10am-12.

The wildflower areas on Froyle recreation ground provide nectar for bees and other pollinators as well as a colourful display for the community. This year’s annual cut and rake-up of the perennial meadow area is planned for Saturday 1st August 2026. Previously this area has grown well (see photos) after sowing in 2015 with the help of volunteers.

The wildlife pond and wildflower meadow near Gid Lane (see access plan and photos) has produced an increase in local biodiversity since construction in 2016 and demonstrates how we can help to give nature a home. The meadow area has established well but will still benefit from regular maintenance to avoid perennial weeds taking hold. Join us if you can help in 2026 on Saturdays 14th Mar, 28th Mar, 18th Apr, 9th May, 23rd May, 6th Jun,  27th Jun, 11th Jul, 29th Aug, 26th Sep.  Come and get involved with hands on nature conservation, see list of dates.

Link to a map of public footpaths in Froyle parish. Check out our social networking on Instagram at instagram.com/froylewildlife/ or search the hashtag #froylewildlife.

Our neighbouring parish Bentley has a website for Bentley Wildlife.

Binsted Eco Networks provide a forum for local environmental topics, contact binstedeconetwork@gmail.com for more information.

See previous years ‘walks and talks’ list for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016. For more information see Posts and Past events.