Events 2026

This year we are concentrating on organising events in partnership with other colleagues:

Shropshire Hills Landscape Trust – a series of talks to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Trust.

Marches Meadow Group: talk
The Pontesbury Pavilion, SY5 0RF
Wednesday 6 May, 6 – 8pm

An illustrated talk by Richard Small.

Click here for more information and poster.

Book your place via shropshirehills-nl@shropshire.gov.uk  or book online here.

Pine Marten Magic: talk
Mayfair Centre, Church Stretton, SY6 6BL
Wednesday 1 July, 6.30 – 8.30pm

An illustrated talk by Sue Crichton.

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Book your place via shropshirehills-nl@shropshire.gov.uk  or book online here

The Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary Butterfly: talk
Norbury Village Hall, SY9 5DX
Wednesday 2 September, 6.30 – 8.30pm

An illustrated talk by Rob Rowe & Charlie Bell.

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Book your place via shropshirehills-nl@shropshire.gov.uk  or book online here.

Third National Meadows conference

In partnership with MMCLT, Marches Meadow Group and High Weald National Landscape team.

Translating Science into Practice
Kew Wakehurst
Friday 19 & Saturday 20 June

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Kew Wakehurst in partnership with Middle Marches CLT, Marches Meadow Group and the High Weald Landscape Team – invites land managers, ecologists, farmers, gardeners, researchers and anyone passionate about wildflower meadows to a two day conference exploring how cutting-edge meadow science can be applied in the real world.

Booking is essential – link available soon.

Sowing Seeds: Engaging with young people for a lifelong love of nature

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms
Friday 7 August 2026

In collaboration with the Discovery Centre, a conference aimed at those working with children and young people.

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Limited places; booking essential, via: www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk/whats-on/sowing-seeds

Free event but donations of £20 will cover our costs and be much appreciated.

Book your place here

See the Past Events tab for a list of events we have run since 2022 with links to posters, programmes, and (for some of the conferences) post event reports.