Going Wild in Bishops Castle

05/06/2026

We wanted to share two lovely Going Wild June events coming up 🌿

🦅 Swifts & Slices
📅 Sunday 14 June | ⏰ 4–6pm
Join us to learn about Bishop’s Castle’s amazing swifts, help spot nesting sites and enjoy some pizza.
📍 Meet at Enterprise House
No need to book — just come along!

🌼 Meadow Walk with Rob Rowe
📅 Saturday 27 June | ⏰ 10am
A relaxed walk exploring local wildflowers, grasses and the wildlife that depends on them.
📍 Meet at Foxholes Campsite
Booking required: [email protected]

We’d love to see you there 🌿

03/06/2026

Foxholes Campsite have some great events happening this month including a Meadow Walk with Robe Rowe on the 27 June. DM to book on or email [email protected]

Whats on this month and much more to add. Keep an eye on the Bishops Castle Events page to keep upto date with live music, open days and celebrations all happening within Bishops Castle and the local Villages.

🐝Later this month you will have the opportunity with Going Wild in Bishops Castle to tour our beautiful Meadow fields. Visit their website to book your place.

03/06/2026

🌿 We’d like to share this poster as a taster of some of the brilliant ideas and discussions that came out of our Wildlife Gardeners’ Question Time event back in April.

For more detailed FAQs look on our website here: https://lightfootenterprises.org/going-wild-wildlife-gardeners-question-time/

30/05/2026

From meadow walks and moth mornings to kids clubs and swift surveys, we’ve got a wonderful line-up of nature-inspired events coming up this June 🌿🦋✨

29/05/2026

🌿 No events next week, so here’s a look ahead at some of the wonderful activities coming up over the next few months! 🌼☀️

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

🦋 We’ve had reports of so many Wood White butterflies spotted at Bury Ditches recently — what a treat!

These delicate little butterflies are one of the UK’s most special woodland species, and Bury Ditches is an important local place for them.

If you do spot one, we’d love to see your photos in the comments 👇🌿

Forestry England in Shropshire & Herefordshire

27/05/2026

No Mow May is a brilliant start—but creating a truly wildlife-friendly garden can go even further.
From pollinator-friendly planting to water sources, shelter, and connected habitats, these practical tips can help turn any outdoor space into a haven for nature. 🌿🐝🦔

A helpful read for anyone looking to support local biodiversity this spring.

https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/apr/22/how-to-create-nature-friendly-garden

26/05/2026

🌿 What a wonderful week for Going Wild! 🦋🦇🌱

Over the past week we’ve seen people of all ages coming together to learn more about the wildlife right on our doorstep.

🦋 Moth Morning at St John’s Churchyard brought together over 15 people — both regular moth enthusiasts and those completely new to the group. Dedicated members even stayed overnight to help record, identify and safely release this month’s fascinating catch!

🦇 Mammal Magic on Thursday was another fantastic evening, learning about bats and other mammals, how to monitor wildlife in your garden, and finishing with a brilliant bat walk.

🌱 On Friday, the Wildlife Gardening Group joined Esther Cooper-Wood at the allotment, where we continued making great progress clearing weeds and preparing the ground. Team work really does make the dream work!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined, supported and shared their knowledge this week — it’s wonderful to see the community coming together around nature. 🌼

22/05/2026

Our planters are now in full bloom, bringing a splash of colour and more life to Bishops Castle 🌸☀️