On the borders of the English counties of Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey

SIGHTINGS
We’ve been hearing about some unusual butterfly sightings in the Valley including the Purple Emperor, White Admiral, and Silver-washed Fritillary. If you’ve seen any of them please let us know.   More >>>
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DIARY DATES

Sunday 21st August:
Open Day at Moor Green Lakes           More >>>

Tuesday 23rd August:
Leisure walk round the back paths of Farnborough.
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Saturday 1st October:
Earthworm Day. Be charming in the worm charming championship. Start digging on an earthworm survey. Get clued up at an earthworm ID workshops.                                          More >>>

BV PATH - TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Due to surface improvement work part of the Blackwater Valley Path running from Whitchurch Close to Aldershot Park is temporarily closed. An alternative route has been signed.   More >>>

THIS MONTH IN THE VALLEY...
* Bird of month: Kestrel...
* Butterfly of month: Gatekeeper
* Your sightings...
* August events...

about valley
History and geology,
the River Blackwater, transport, maps,  countryside & recreation and the BVC Trust  

recreation
Walking and the
BV Walker’s Link, angling, watersports, golf, cycling, horse riding and the Blackwater Valley Path

wildlife
The river,  lakes & ponds, the Valley’s grassland,  wetland and woodland habitats, plus monthly diary and conservation

volunteers
Information for conservation volunteers including news, local groups, training , task programmes and volunteer newsletter

Sightings
What wildlife have you spotted in the Valley? E-mail us with details for our monthly sightings page.     

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