Ealing Wildlife Group

Ealing Wildlife Group (EWG) is a volunteer-run donation-funded Constituted Community Group that focuses on community involvement to protect local wildlife through education, conservation and collaboration, preserving the natural spaces and species in the London Borough of Ealing.

We provide an inclusive community of like-minded individuals who are all passionate about nature, keen to learn more about it and understand the importance of active conservation.

With several conservation projects happening throughout the Borough, including our own urban nature reserve in Greenford, we provide the opportunity for locals to get involved.

Relying on citizen science, our dedicated volunteers, local experts and amateur naturalists collect and submit data on the biodiversity of species across Ealing.

There is no formal or paid membership, so getting involved is simple. Join our very active Facebook Group, sign up for our newsletter and see our Events page for volunteer days, educational and fun activities, and community and social events.

Upcoming Events

What's Happening this Month

Dec

16

Sat

Harvest Mice Nest Survey at Marnham Fields @ Marnham Fields

Tickets

Dec 16 @ 13:00 – 16:00

This is a very important survey, as it will be the first one done after releasing Harvest Mice at Marnham Fields in May 2023, so join us to be a citizen scientist for the afternoon to find out if our reintroduced harvest mice are holding their own!

We’ll teach you how to look for their distinctive nests in suitable habitats which is one of the only reliable ways we can monitor their progress over time.

Suitable for all the family, and we love to see kids get involved but it does involve methodical, patient surveying and walking through sensitive meadow habitats as a team without damaging the site. Hence it might be more suitable for children of 8 and over, but we will rely on parental discretion.

Meet at 13:00 by the gate on the bend where Marnham Crescent joins Millet Road, Greenford, UB6 9SL. On-street parking is available on both Marnham Crescent and Millet Road; please take care not to don’t block any driveways or gate access. We will then walk through to the meadow for our survey.

Please wear weather-suitable clothing and comfortable footwear suitable for rough and muddy terrain.

NB – All under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Dec

23

Sat

Volunteer and public open day @ Costons Lane Nature Reserve

Tickets

Dec 23 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Come and join our volunteer day! We’ll be working on projects to improve the facilities and habitat of our nature reserve. Regular tasks include path maintenance, brush clearing, gardening and watering. Please bring your wellies and thick gloves if you have them, although we do have some to share.

To learn more about our reserve click here: https://ealingwildlifegroup.com/our-nature-reserve-2/.

The gated entrance with an EWG sign is on Ruislip Road East across from the Lidl Car Park, between 61 Clifton Road and 31 Costons Lane.

We’re a volunteer-run group and all our events are made possible by members who generously and enthusiastically give their time and expertise.

We believe access to nature should be free for everybody. However, if you want to support us you can donate here https://ealingwildlifegroup.com/how-to-get-involved/donate/.

Thank you.

NB – All under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

While there are always things to do onsite you are more than welcome to visit our oasis of calm in this little natural paradise, as we are open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. We have a bird hide, several ponds and wetlands, a small wood, a wildlife garden, and a sunny deck to sit back and relax with tea. You can spot Foxes, Woodpeckers, Slow Worms, Newts, Frogs, Spiders, Insects, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Red Kites, all manner of pondlife and at twilight, Bats.

Categories: Costons Lane Nature Reserve Volunteering

Jan

27

Sat

Volunteer and public open day @ Costons Lane Nature Reserve

Tickets

Jan 27 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Come and join our volunteer day! We’ll be working on projects to improve the facilities and habitat of our nature reserve. Regular tasks include path maintenance, brush clearing, gardening and watering. Please bring your wellies and thick gloves if you have them, although we do have some to share.

To learn more about our reserve click here: https://ealingwildlifegroup.com/our-nature-reserve-2/.

The gated entrance with an EWG sign is on Ruislip Road East across from the Lidl Car Park, between 61 Clifton Road and 31 Costons Lane.

We’re a volunteer-run group and all our events are made possible by members who generously and enthusiastically give their time and expertise.

We believe access to nature should be free for everybody. However, if you want to support us you can donate here https://ealingwildlifegroup.com/how-to-get-involved/donate/.

Thank you.

NB – All under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

While there are always things to do onsite you are more than welcome to visit our oasis of calm in this little natural paradise, as we are open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. We have a bird hide, several ponds and wetlands, a small wood, a wildlife garden, and a sunny deck to sit back and relax with tea. You can spot Foxes, Woodpeckers, Slow Worms, Newts, Frogs, Spiders, Insects, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Red Kites, all manner of pondlife and at twilight, Bats.

Categories: Costons Lane Nature Reserve Volunteering

Feb

24

Sat

Volunteer and public open day @ Costons Lane Nature Reserve

Tickets

Feb 24 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Come and join our volunteer day! We’ll be working on projects to improve the facilities and habitat of our nature reserve. Regular tasks include path maintenance, brush clearing, gardening and watering. Please bring your wellies and thick gloves if you have them, although we do have some to share.

To learn more about our reserve click here: https://ealingwildlifegroup.com/our-nature-reserve-2/.

The gated entrance with an EWG sign is on Ruislip Road East across from the Lidl Car Park, between 61 Clifton Road and 31 Costons Lane.

We’re a volunteer-run group and all our events are made possible by members who generously and enthusiastically give their time and expertise.

We believe access to nature should be free for everybody. However, if you want to support us you can donate here https://ealingwildlifegroup.com/how-to-get-involved/donate/.

Thank you.

NB – All under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

While there are always things to do onsite you are more than welcome to visit our oasis of calm in this little natural paradise, as we are open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. We have a bird hide, several ponds and wetlands, a small wood, a wildlife garden, and a sunny deck to sit back and relax with tea. You can spot Foxes, Woodpeckers, Slow Worms, Newts, Frogs, Spiders, Insects, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Red Kites, all manner of pondlife and at twilight, Bats.

Categories: Costons Lane Nature Reserve Volunteering

Mar

23

Sat

Volunteer and public open day @ Costons Lane Nature Reserve

Tickets

Mar 23 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Come and join our volunteer day! We’ll be working on projects to improve the facilities and habitat of our nature reserve. Regular tasks include path maintenance, brush clearing, gardening and watering. Please bring your wellies and thick gloves if you have them, although we do have some to share.

To learn more about our reserve click here: https://ealingwildlifegroup.com/our-nature-reserve-2/.

The gated entrance with an EWG sign is on Ruislip Road East across from the Lidl Car Park, between 61 Clifton Road and 31 Costons Lane.

We’re a volunteer-run group and all our events are made possible by members who generously and enthusiastically give their time and expertise.

We believe access to nature should be free for everybody. However, if you want to support us you can donate here https://ealingwildlifegroup.com/how-to-get-involved/donate/.

Thank you.

NB – All under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

While there are always things to do onsite you are more than welcome to visit our oasis of calm in this little natural paradise, as we are open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. We have a bird hide, several ponds and wetlands, a small wood, a wildlife garden, and a sunny deck to sit back and relax with tea. You can spot Foxes, Woodpeckers, Slow Worms, Newts, Frogs, Spiders, Insects, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Red Kites, all manner of pondlife and at twilight, Bats.

Categories: Costons Lane Nature Reserve Volunteering

December 2023 – March 2024 Dec 2023 – Mar 2024

Beavers in Ealing! It’s really happening!

We are excited to have been granted our license from Natural England to reintroduce Eurasian Beavers to Ealing in a controlled enclosure at Paradise Fields, Greenford! This is a joint project between Ealing Wildlife Group (EWG), Ealing Council, Citizen Zoo and Friends of Horsenden Hill, supported by experts at the Beaver Trust and part-funded by the Mayor of London’s Rewild London 2 Fund.