Events

TALK Hackfall is a restored 18th-century planned landscape set within an ancient woodland gorge on the River Ure, renowned for its grottos, waterfalls, glades and spring bluebells. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and winner of a European heritage award, it supports a rich mix of woodland and river wildlife, including kingfisher, dipper and […]

TALK A look at the value of dark skies, exploring what they reveal about the night sky and why protecting them matters for wildlife, people and the wider environment.

This beautifully photographed documentary provides a revealing view into the lives of 25 Cistercian monks living in Mount St. Bernard Abbey near Leicester. With more than half of the brothers over the age of 80, adapting to the 21st century is challenging but they embark upon opening the first Trappist brewery in the UK-producing the […]

TALK One of the world’s most spectacular bird migration events, where vast numbers of birds of prey pass through a single location each year. The talk explores what makes this migration so remarkable and why the Batumi Raptor Count is so important.

TALK This talk explores how mixed farming can support wildlife while remaining productive, drawing on practical experience from a working farm. It looks at the links between crops, livestock and the wider natural environment.