
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:
Fungi Foray, St Ives – Sat 27th Sep, 10.30am-1.30pm – SOLD OUT
Unfortunately this event is now fully booked.
NOTE - The event for this date has changed, please make sure to attend on Sat 27th. Places are limited so booking is essential. Please join us for a morning of exploring St Ives Woods with Andy Woodall from Mid Yorkshire Fungus Group and Friends of St Ives. Andy and his volunteers from MYFG are mad about mushrooms! You are guaranteed to have a wonderful morning getting hands on experience and seeing the fungi close up, all ages welcome. Please bring a packed lunch. Meeting point is the south side of Coppice Pond, entrance to St Ives from Keighley Road has several small car parks but is Pay & Display (BD16 1AT). What3words location: “pickle.agreement.unspoiled”
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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