
Bradford Urban Wildlife Group
Recording, observing and protecting Bradford wildlife & habitats
Welcome to BUWG
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.
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.
Coming Up - Our Next Event:
Lister Park Walk with Botanical Gardens – Sun 6th Jul, 2pm-4pm
A walk around Lister Park to see trees and learn how to identify them. This walk will have a focus on the botanical tree section of the park. This park is wheelchair friendly, although the north path along Emm Lane is on a steeper slope. There are no toilets at the park (although there are in the museum, if open). Meet at the Norman Arch (the north-east entrance), plenty of parking along Emm Lane, BD9 4JR. What3words location: “visual.zeal.eagle”
See full event details.

New: butterfly in Shipley Station Butterfly Meadow

Latest: watch a film of Shipley Station Butterfly Meadow here

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