Illustrated Wildlife Talks
Upcoming Evening Talks
Sat 01 NovEverton Village PavilionJoin us for an evening exploring the fascinating world of fungi in the New Forest. Our speaker, Marcus Ward, will guide us through the incredible diversity of fungi found in this unique landscape, from colourful toadstools to the hidden networks that help our woodlands thrive.
Sat 06 DecEvertonDiscover the wildlife and history of Lymington Marshes with local experts Marcus Ward and Pete Durnell, Site Manager of Normandy Marsh. This engaging evening talk will explore the marsh’s rich birdlife, unique habitats, and the conservation challenges it faces today.
Thu 01 JanEverton Village PavilionJoin Marcus Ward for an illustrated journey through a year of New Forest wildlife. From wintering birds and early spring flowers to summer butterflies and the autumn deer rut, this talk captures the changing seasons and the species that make the New Forest such a special place.
Sat 07 FebEvertonDiscover the ancient tradition of commoning in the New Forest with Marcus Ward and New Forest Commoner, Suzanne Kempe.
Sat 07 MarEvertonJoin Marcus Ward for an evening exploring the return of Pine Martens to the New Forest. Once thought extinct locally, these elusive mammals are making a quiet comeback.
Sat 04 AprEvertonJoin Marcus Ward for an evening showcasing the wide range of projects and fieldwork carried out by Wild New Forest Guided Tours.
Other Upcoming Talks 2025
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13th October: 17:00-
Exbury Gardens – Pine Marten in the New Forest
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16 October: 19:00 -
Lymington Natural History Society - TBC
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29 October: 18:00 -
Lymington Town Sailing Club – A Year in the Life of the Lymington/Keyhaven Marsh
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10 November: 19:30 -
Bill Morley – Winter in the New Forest
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12 November: 14:30 -
URC New Forest – A Wildlife Year
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13 November: 19:30 -
Tisbury and District Natural History Society – Pine Marten in the New Forest
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21 November: 11:00 -
Green Buttercup Dementia Services – Winter Wildlife of the New Forest
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27 November: 19:00 -
Lymington Camera Club – Photographing Wildlife and Nature of the New Forest
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02 December: 10:30 -
Colin Nash New Forest Wildlife Year
Upcoming Talks 2026
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13 January: 10:00 -
Brockenhurst Probus – New Forest Wildlife Year
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22 January: 19:30 -
North Waltham Talk (Village Trust)—A Wildlife Year
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02 February: 1400-
Sway Thursday Afternoon Club
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06 February: 19:30 -
R&T RSPBA – Year in the Life of Lymington/Keyhaven Marshes
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06 February: 14:00
Chairman of New Forest Carriage Driving for the Disabled – Pine Marten in the New Forest
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12 February: 19:30
Natural Environment Committee of Romsey and District Society – Winter Wildlife of the New Forest
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26 February: 19:00
Malmesbury Town Hall – Pine Marten in the New Forest
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03 March: 19:30
Programme Secretary, Christchurch History Society – Wild New Forest Projects & Fieldwork
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12 March: TBC
CFWI Sway Treasurer Pine Marten in the New Forest
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19 March: 14:30
Hayling Island Horticultural Society A Year of Wildlife in the New Forest
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17 June: 10:00
Sarum u3a – Fungi of the New Forest
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12 October: 19:00
Michelmersh & Timsbury Horticultural Society Fungi of the New Forest
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20 October: 14:00
Pewsey Vale U3AA – Year in the Life of the Lymington/Keyhaven Marsh
Illustrated Wildlife Talks
We deliver engaging, illustrated talks on New Forest wildlife to audiences across the UK – from local community groups and natural history societies to national ornithological conferences.
Our talks can be tailored to provide either a broad introduction to the wildlife of the New Forest or a deep dive into specific themes, such as our latest research projects and the key conservation issues facing the area today.
Programme for 2025
Below is our current programme of available talks. Fees usually range from £50 to £100 for sessions lasting 1–2 hours.
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A Wildlife Year in the New Forest
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A Year in the Life of Lymington–Keyhaven Marshes
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Pine Martens in the New Forest
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Winter in the New Forest – Thriving Through Nature’s Toughest Days
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Woodland Birds of the New Forest
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Fungi in the New Forest
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Wild New Forest Projects and Fieldwork
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Bird Identification and Song (various topics available)
If you’d like us to book a talk for your organisation or event, please get in touch using the contact details at the bottom of this page.