Get ready for a day packed with captivating talks, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions with fellow wildlife enthusiasts. The conference aims to foster knowledge sharing, inspire action, and promote collaboration among like-minded individuals.
Programme and booking details
We are currently working on the programme, and details along with booking information will be shared soon.
Tickets
This includes lunch and refreshments. Booking is required, and the final date for bookings is Monday 5th October.
Talks:
"Oxfords Countryside Rangers"
Tom Ackland, Countryside Ranger with ODS' Parks and Open Spaces team
Tom Ackland is one of four Countryside rangers who are responsible for managing just over 1100 acres of nature reserves and open spaces across Oxford City on behalf of Oxford City Council. This includes Shotover Country Park, Lye Valley, Chilswell Valley and Port Meadow. His talk will showcase the team’s habitat restoration projects that are ongoing across the city and the amazing variety of habitats the rangers are working to improve.
Speed updates:
Got something exciting happening in your local area? Share it with us in a 5-minute talk! Whether it's about specific species, sites, habitats, recording projects, or conservation campaigns, we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to give a speed update, please contact us at tverc@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Displays:
There will be a range of display stands from different recording and conservation groups which you can visit during refreshment and lunch breaks. If you'd like to bring a display, please contact us at tverc@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Many thanks to the WISH Partnership for supporting this event.