Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) Autumn Conference 2025

Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) Autumn Conference 2025

By Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre

Join us at the TVERC Autumn Recorders Conference 2025 to learn, connect, and share about environmental records in Berkshire and Oxfordshire!

Date and time

Location

Pangbourne Village Hall

6 Station Road Pangbourne RG8 7AN United Kingdom

Agenda

“Tips on using free mapping for species recording and NR planning / action.”

Marcus Simmons, CAG Oxfordshire


Speed Update

“Ferricrete churches in Berkshire - a recent building stone survey.”

Lesley Dunlop - Oxfordshire Local Geological Sites (LGS)


Speed Update

“Tips on using free mapping for species recording and NR planning / action.”

Marcus Simmons & Julian Parfitt


Workshop with Marcus Simmons and Julian Parfitt. For those seeking to make useful, consistent observations of species in their area, it can really help to have tools and methods to quickly and easily...

'A Connected Community Approach to Protecting and Restoring Local Landscapes’

Catriona Bass, Long Mead Local Wildlife Site


Main Talk

Boosting Barn Owls in Wokingham Borough

Stuart Croft and Finn Rothery


Wokingham Borough Barn Owl Monitoring Project has been surveying & supporting Barn Owls with nest boxes since 2002. This was instigated by Andy Glencross from Wokingham Borough Council, Colin Shawyer...

Finding and Recording Glow Worms

Robin Scagell, UK Glow Worm Survey


Main Talk - Robin Scagell started the UK Glow Worm Survey in 1990, as someone with a background in astronomy and publishing who was intrigued by these insects but found that at the time there was lit...

20 Unmistakable Tracks & Signs - Kickstart your Mammal Recording in an Hour!

Bob Cowley, Track & Sign Trainer for UK Mammal Society


Workshop with Bob Cowley, Track & Sign Trainer for UK Mammal Society. Mammals are seriously under-recorded - because they are very good at not being seen. But you don't have to see an animal to reco...

Good to know

Highlights

  • 6 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Charity & Causes • Environment

Interested in wildlife and want to get involved in biological recording? Join our Autumn Recorders' Conference 2025. This exciting event will be held at Pangbourne Village Hall, starting at 10am (registration opens at 09:30).

Get ready for a day packed with captivating talks, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions with fellow wildlife enthusiasts. Our goal is to foster knowledge sharing, inspire action, and promote collaboration among like-minded individuals. Plus, lunch and refreshments are included!

Programme details will be shared soon. We look forward to seeing you there!


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 indicate this on your booking form.


Displays:

Explore a variety of display stands from different recording and conservation groups during our refreshment and lunch breaks. If you'd like to bring a display or leaflets, please indicate this on your booking form.


Catering:


Getting there:

For directions, see: Google maps

Car share: liftshare

Parking: free car parking available at the venue


About TVERC

TVERC are a not-for-profit organisation hosted by Oxfordshire County Council. We collect, analyse and share geodiversity and biodiversity information in Berkshire and Oxfordshire to help people make sound decisions about how to develop and manage land sustainably, where to direct wildlife conservation work and for scientific education and research.

There are many people collecting information about our natural environment and by collating all this information at TVERC, everyone can get a better picture of the status and distribution of wildlife.

This event is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund's WISH Partnership.

Programme:

We are currently working on the programme and the following is subject to change:

Frequently asked questions

Will lunch be provided?

Yes, lunch and refreshments are included in the price. Please ensure you include any dietary requirements in your registration.

Organised by

Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre

Followers

--

Events

--

Hosting

--

£7.50 – £15
Sep 20 · 10:00 GMT+1