Suffolk's Biological Data Centre
We collate, manage and share species and site data to help inform better decisions and actions to benefit Suffolk's wildlife.
Latest news
Time to Celebrate!This week we are celebrating the work of our fantastic search team, who have already delivered over half a million records to ecological consultants this financial year đ |
Call for articles*************************** Newsletter time is coming around again! We welcome articles that showcase local biodiversity projects, or share environment, ecology and wildlife news, training and funding opportunities (with photos where possible). Previous articles have included the work of community groups, charities, statutory bodies, AONB partnerships, businesses, local authorities, and more. To see previous issues, please click here. The newsletter is seen by over 450 people from the private, corporate, statutory, and charitable sectors, as well as individual subscribers, and is widely shared online. *************************** To send us your story use the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page, the deadline for the next issue is 25 October *************************** Emma Aldous, Communications Officer, |
Norfolk & Suffolk Community Online WebinarMon 14 Oct, 19:00 â 20:00 ⢠Wed 16 Oct, 14:00 â 15:00 As we create the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, we aim to enhance the positive effects of nature on community wellbeing, contributing to improved mental and physical health through direct and indirect benefits. Our spatial strategy has the potential to unlock opportunities for communities to deliver key measures and embed nature recovery locally. Therefore, the Norfolk and Suffolk Nature Recovery Partnership invite you to attend an online webinar, where we aim to update you on the current progress of the strategy, share our shortlisted priorities and demonstrate the mapping tools developed to identify where action for nature will have the most impact. This will enable you to signpost and highlight potential for your local area to deliver key measures and embed nature recovery in your community. Please follow this link to register your interest. |
Suffolk Naturalists' autumn meeting21 September 2024 Programme â timings are approximate! Directions: What Three Words ///snips.hatter.airbrush. |
Forthcoming events
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wild Kids: Forest weekday fun 11-16yrs December
Forest School for home educated children aged 11-16 years. |
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Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management: Winter Tree ID: extending the season in ecological surveys
In-person Training ⢠Level:
Beginner - Intermediate |
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Volunteering with Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape: Gorse Clearance
Westleton Common |
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wild Tots at Lackford Lakes
Wild play activities for children aged 18 months to 5 years. |
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Bat Conservation Trust: Halloween, Christmas, and Bats
Join us to celebrate Halloween, Christmas, and Bats! A FREE talk exploring the link between bats and our favourite winter holidays. Book your space to find out why we associate bats with Halloween, what bats have to do with Christmas treats and how UK bats will be spending the winter months! Spend an hour learning fun facts and interesting connections to share with your friends and family over the festive period, spreading the joy of bats whilst they're busy hibernating for the winter. |
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Volunteering with Dedham Vale National Landscape: Woodland Planting
Stoke by Nayland |
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Late Night Shopping at Carlton Marshes
Enjoy a festive evening of crafts, festive treats and late night shopping! |
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Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management: Ecological Report Writing
Online Training ⢠Level:
Beginner |
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Volunteering with Dedham Vale National Landscape: tbc
Tiger Hill |
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Mammal Society: Tracks and Signs Online Workshop Check ticket price on event |
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Bat Conservation Trust: Wild Life Drawing Online: Bats (Live)
Join this exciting online class in which we will be connecting with two wonderful bat carers who will be introducing us to some native rescued bats that, for reasons we will explore, arenât able to be released back into the wild. We will get some amazing close-up views of a common pipistrelle, a brown long-eared, and some more species too. We will also be joined by Charley Bird, who is a Senior Bat Advisor at Bat Conservation Trust and will be on hand to answer any questions.
Artist and nature lover Jennie Webber will be leading the session, beginning with an introduction to drawing moving models, and a drawing demonstration. The class is open to all abilities so whether you havenât drawn since school or you draw on the daily, youâll get loads out of the session. The basic materials you need to take part are some paper, a pencil, a sharpener and a rubber, but if youâd like to experiment with other materials please free to get creative! We will be drawing from reference images which will be emailed to you (along with instructions and the Zoom link) 48 hours before the event is due to start, or in good time if you book your ticket closer to the session. As with all our online sessions, we will send out a recording of the class afterwards so that you can watch it back as many times as you like.
50% of profits will go to The Bat Conservation Trust to support their amazing work caring for native bat populations. |
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Volunteering with Dedham Vale National Landscape: Hedge Planting
Glemsford |
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Royal Entomological Society: Online Talk â Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Join us for the last online talk of 2024, with Amoret Whitaker and Molly Mactaggart of the University of Winchester. In association with our journal Medical and Veterinary Entomology and upcoming Special Issue on Novel Approaches and Advances in Forensic Entomology. |
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Live Webinar - Wild Landscapes
Online webinar |
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Volunteering with Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape: Hedge & Tree Planting and Orchard Maintenance
Sizewell |
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Suffolk Bird Group: Shotley Gate  Outdoor meeting. Leader: Anne Wright |
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Volunteering with Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape: Tree Planting & Shelter Building
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Volunteering with Dedham Vale National Landscape: Coppicing/Dead Hedging
Assington Mill |
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Volunteering with Dedham Vale National Landscape: Tree Planting
Tiger Hill |
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Anglian Microscopy Group: Christmas plants 
Making slides from Christmas plant sections & pollen ⢠Crowfield Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield, Suffolk, IP6 9SZ |
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Live Webinar - Insects in Suffolk
Online webinar |
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Live Webinar - House Martins
Online webinar |
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Live Webinar - Bumblebees
Online webinar |
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Royal Entomological Society: Young Verrall Lecture 2025
Saturday 1 March, 2024 Stoke-on-TrentJoin the Amateur Entomologistsâ Society and Royal Entomological Society for the Young Verrall Lecture taking place on Saturday 2 March, at 14:30 (GMT) at The Catalyst Building, Staffordshire University.This free talk⌠|
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Live Webinar - Geodiversity
Online webinar |
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Royal Entomological Society: Verrall Lecture 2025
Join us at our 2024 Verrall Lecture given by Professor Iain Couzin, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior. This is a public event and free for all to attend. |
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Live Webinar - Turtle Doves
Online webinar |
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Royal Entomological Society: Student Forum 2025
Are you a currently studying insect science? Join us at our annual two-day student forum to network and discuss ideas with your peers, consider options for your future careers and share your research in a welcoming space. |
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Royal Entomological Society: Insect Week 2025
Insect Week returns for 2025! Insect Week is our annual celebration of the âlittle things that run the worldâ, dedicated to encouraging people of all ages to learn more about insects. |
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Royal Entomological Society: Ento25
Join entomologists from around the world to present your work, meet new contacts, and build on your career. We are delighted to be holding Ento25 at the University of Strathclyde in the city centre of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. |
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Live Webinar - Historical ecology
Online webinar |
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust: Wildlife Live Webinar - Lichens
Online webinar |
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