About Us:
Established in 1987, the group exists to promote interest in and conservation of wildlife and habitats in the Bradford area. 

A good example of our work is the creation and maintenance of a butterfly meadow on land at Shipley station, carried out in partnership with the Yorkshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation. Read more about us.

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Top News: ​

​​A huge area in the Bradford district has been designated a National Nature Reserve, known as the Bradford Pennine Gateway. Great news for the district's wildlife and people. See Natural England's full statement here.​

Published 13 May 2025.

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Coming Up - Our Next Event:

​Indoor Talk: "Fungi Show & Tell" by Mid Yorkshire Fungi Group

Thu 16th Oct, 19:30-21:15 – Kirkgate Community Centre, Shipley (W3W – dust.flops.libraries)

If you are not a member then you must book a place by emailing the secretary (buwg.secretary@gmail.com). Mid Yorkshire Fungus Group (MYFG) will be showing off collected fungi while helping identify and answer questions. You are welcome to bring along any specimens found recently to learn more about these wonderful organisms. If you attended our walk earlier in the week you may have some specimens from that event.

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See full event details.

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