Discover our growing variety of seasonal events happening across Surrey's countryside.
2025
May
Dawn chorus experience at Sheepleas
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones to tune into nature's best loved aural spectacle - the dawn chorus. Immerse yourself in the songs and calls of the birds around you, learning how to identify the many species found at Sheepleas. Susy will guide you through all the sounds you hear, bringing a new dimension to your walks in the woods, unlocking a whole new world of nature knowledge.
- Date: Saturday 24 May
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, West Horsley KT24 6EP.
- Time: 6am to 8am
- Cost: £15.87
Please book your place via the Eventbrite link - dawn chorus dates
Volunteer at Tice's Meadow
Come and join our rangers and volunteer at Tice's Meadow near Farnham. Tasks might include; clearing vegetation, maintaining paths, fence and gate repairs, habitat management, wildlife surveys and more.
We have volunteer sessions running on the following dates:
- Date: Friday 23 May
- Place: Tice's Meadow. Please meet at Horton's Mound which is shown on our interpretation boards around the site.
- Time: 10am to 2pm
If you are interested in volunteering at Tice's Meadow and would like to come and join one of our volunteering days, please get in touch with us on the following email: countryside.estate@surreycc.gov.uk
Countryside visitor survey engagement events
We have had to cancel the events on Sunday 25 May at Shere Woodlands and Wednesday 28 May at Norbury Park. However, if you would like to speak to the team about the visitor survey, please email – countryside.estate@surreycc.gov.uk.
Further information on the survey can be found on our visitor survey web pages.
June
Heathland Hounds Pop-Up at Whitmoor Common
Come down and say 'hi' to our friends from Heathland Hounds at their next pop-up at Whitmoor Common, Worplesdon. A great opportunity to find out more about the precious heathland habitiat on Worplesdon Commons and understand more about the importance of protecting the rare ground nesting birds by keeping dogs under control and paws on paths.
- Date: Friday 6 June
- Place: Whitmoor Common, part of Worplesdon Commons, Salt Box Road car park, Guildford, GU3 3LH.
- Time: 8am to 12pm
Volunteer at Tice's Meadow
Come and join our rangers and volunteer at Tice's Meadow near Farnham. Tasks might include; clearing vegetation, maintaining paths, fence and gate repairs, habitat management, wildlife surveys and more.
We have volunteer sessions running on the following dates:
- Date: Friday 6 and 20 June
- Place: Tice's Meadow. Please meet at Horton's Mound which is shown on our interpretation boards around the site.
- Time: 10am to 2pm
If you are interested in volunteering at Tice's Meadow and would like to come and join one of our volunteering days, please get in touch with us on the following email: countryside.estate@surreycc.gov.uk
Summer wildflower and tree identification workshops at Sheepleas
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones to learn about the huge array of wildflowers and trees at Sheepleas near Guildford. This leisurely walk will take you through the stunning nature reserve where you will explore the different habitats and ecology and discover the enormous variety of rare, interesting plant life.
- Date: Saturday 14, 21 and 28 June
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, West Horsley KT24 6EP.
- Time: 10am to 12.30pm
- Cost: £15.87
Please book your place via the Eventbrite link - Summer wildflower workshops June and July dates
July
Summer wildflower and tree identification workshops at Sheepleas
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones to learn about the huge array of wildflowers and trees at Sheepleas near Guildford. This leisurely walk will take you through the stunning nature reserve where you will explore the different habitats and ecology and discover the enormous variety of rare, interesting plant life.
- Date: Saturday 5 and 12 July
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, West Horsley KT24 6EP.
- Time: 10am to 12.30pm
- Cost: £15.87
Please book your place via the Eventbrite link - Summer wildflower workshops June and July dates
Free workshop for horse owners
Join Surrey Wildlife Trust and equine ecologist Annabel Holmes for an informative workshop aimed at horse riders and owners in the Chobham area. Learn more about sustainable pasture management , creating a healthier environment for your horses and supporting local wildlife.
- Date: Saturday 12 July
- Place:Chobham Parish Pavillion, Chobham, Woking GU24 8EQ
- Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm
- Cost: Free
Please book your free place via this Eventbrite link or find out more by emailing: nbs@surreywt.org.uk
Spectacular bats experience at Sheepleas
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones for an immersive and informative bat watching experience at Sheepleas. You’ll learn how to use a bat detector to tune into the unique sounds of different bat species, and even discover how to tell them apart by flight pattern! We’ll marvel at Pipistrelles hawking and long eared bats hovering along the hedgerows, and big noctule and serotine bats fluttering high over the trees. This is a truly atmospheric and fascinating wildlife watching experience.
- Date: Friday 18 and Saturday 19 July
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, West Horsley KT24 6EP.
- Time: 8.40pm to 10.30pm
- Cost: £15.87
Please book your place via the Eventbrite link - Spectacular bat experiences
Pond dipping at the Basingstoke Canal
Head down to the Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre during the school summer holidays for some pond dipping fun! A great self-led activity to discover the wonderful species that call the canal home. Packs provided at Visitor Centre reception.
- Date: School summer holidays
- Place: Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre, Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett Surrey GU16 6DD
- Time: 10am to 4.45pm
- Cost: £7 per pond dipping pack
For further details visit the Basingstoke Canal visitor information web page or telephone 01252 370073.
