There are a lot of interesting environment related things going on at the minute: - This Saturday at 8.30pm is Earth Hour...

From the perspective of Binfield’s nature there is a lot to be optimistic about. Nest-boxes around the parish are already in use,...

It is that time of year when we start to notice the hedgerows around Binfield either because the blackthorn is flowering or because they...

I have previously written a series of pieces for the Beacon about some of the special species that make their home in Binfield and...

The birds that make their home in Binfield are welcoming the first signs of spring. As I write this: blackbirds, robins, and thrushes are...

Owing to the current Covid-19 guidelines we have cancelled our January and February work parties. Subject to the lifting of restrictions...

Despite everything, 2020 was a pretty good year for Binfield Environment Group. More people than ever supported us. We ran two activities...

I have been fortunate to be outside on most days over the last week or so. This reminded me that autumn is one of my favourite times of...

This is Bumble, the Binfield Environment Group entry to this year's Scarecrow Trail. Bumble is taking a well-earned break at Crema after...

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in various activities over the spring and summer to survey Binfield’s wildlife. Local residents...

In recent months many of us have discovered how lucky we are to live in this corner of Berkshire. We are fortunate to have access to a...

The following has been written for the August / September issue of the Binfield Beacon. If you want to read a longer version then have a...

I seem to have spent a lot of time recently staring up at the sky. I have been looking for, and watching, some of our summer visitors –...

My youngest child is fascinated by the word ‘jizz’. This word often forms part of the answer when a birder is asked how they know that a...

Over the last few months many of you have been enjoying the sights and sounds of spring across Binfield including nesting birds and their...

Many of us have been spending a lot more time in our gardens than we normally would at this time of year. Even the smallest garden can...

I was surprised by how many people turned out today to help with the Wicks Green work party and even more surprised by how much was...

Nature is magic! Like many of you, my plans for the week are in tatters and this morning my head was in turmoil. There was only one...

2020 has been nominated as Year of the Garden by Bracknell Forest Council. They are encouraging Bracknell residents and community groups...

Thanks to your support, Binfield Environment Group is going from strength to strength. More people are joining our monthly work parties....