Oxford Urban Wildlife Group

Activities and services:

• Runs tasks and surveys on a regular basis at the following (amongst others):

1. Boundary Brook Nature Reserve, including a demonstration wildlife garden and organic allotment. School visits by prior arrangement
2. Various Oxford green sites N.B. No previous experience is necessary- training is provided
3. Holywell Cemetery Open Day – organised in conjunction with Friends of Holywell Cemetery

• Walks and Talks – a variety of outdoor and indoor events throughout the year, including social events
• Promote wildlife gardening by:

1. Selling wildflower seeds and plants.
2. Also advice and demonstrations on wildlife and organic gardening

• Advice on wildlife queries and provide details of useful books, other sources of information
• Organises Open Days, fundraising Fun in the Park days, etc
• Research and comment on planning applications
• Speakers available to other urban groups for topics such as wildlife gardening, Oxford´s green sites, creating a nature reserve, etc.
• Campaign on urban wildlife issues, e.g. protecting migrating toads.

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Registered charity number: 1080045. © 2008