Natural History Events in Berkshire
Check out the Natural History Events going on across Berkshire...

And see our Walk Through Time by clicking on the numbered buttons below.

Fungus Foray - Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
09 October 14.00 Free
A popular annual event in a reserve that boasts over 200 recorded species of fungi Wheelchair accessible.
Bowdown Nature Reserve, Newbury
For info call 01608 268318
www.bbowt.org.uk

Slough Wide Family Fun Day
16 October 11.30-16.00 Free
Local walks taking in Historical sites in Slough
Wheelchair access at museum, some activities will have no / limited access
Slough Museum, High Street, Slough
For info call 01753 526422
www.sloughmuseum.co.uk

Family Learning Weekend
13th - 16th October, after school - call for times
Lots of outdoors events, including cycling, walks at Bernham Beaches Nature Reserve.
Wheelchair access at museum, some activities will have no / limited access
Slough Museum, High Street, Slough
For info call 01753 526422
www.sloughmuseum.co.uk

Secret Safari
2nd - 30th October 10.00-16.00 (not Wed & Sun)
There are animals everywhere in the Museum, not just in our natural history gallery. Join the hunt to find them hiding in all sorts of places - on jewellery and pottery to name just a few. What wonderful animals can you discover? Disabled access is limited to the ground floor.
West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury
For info call: 01635 30511
www.westberkshiremuseum.org.uk

Big Draw: Create a Countryside Card
Competition - Closing date 5 Nov. Create a 2D artwork or photograph of 'Nature on your doorstep' or 'On the wild side'. In celebration of our rich wildlife & geology and to encourage everyone to go outside and look at, care for & treasure nature. Prize: your art turned into your own postcard.
Entries should be posted to: English Nature, Foxhold House, Thornford Road, Crookham, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8EL
For more info on competition call: 01635 268881
www.english-nature.org.uk

Wildlife on your Doorstep - Wildlife Trust
16 November 19.30-21.30 Free
Geoff Lunn, an amateur naturalist recalls his tales of encounters with wildlife around the south of England. Sorry no dogs. Wheelchair accessible
Newbury Town Council Chamber, Market Square, Newbury For info call 01608 268318
www.bbowt.org.uk

Rock around the clock - Rocks Afoot
21 November 10.00 - 12.30 £15.00
A circular walk around Reading town centre. Discover 200 million years of local history. Shopping will never be the same again!
Suitable for wheelchair users
Meeting at St Mary's Church at the Butts, Reading Town Centre, Reading
To book call: 01494 881325
www.rocksafoot.com

FINDS Roadshow
27 November 11.00-16.00 Free
Bring your archaeological finds, such as fossils and coins, for identification and recording and join in a range of activities such as striking your own medieval coin.
Wheelchair accessible
Drop in event - no need to book Reading Museum, Blagrave Street, Reading
www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Journey Through Time Exhibition
Permanent 11.30-16.00 (Wed -Sat)
The History of Slough from Woolly Mammoths to Present Day
Full wheelchair access at museum
Slough Museum, 278/286 High Street, Slough