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Getting involved in your local mammal group is fun and rewarding. No background in science or conservation required!
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Get in touch with your local mammal group via the links below to find out how you can support your local mammals, and contribute to national and global mammal conservation.
No local group near you? Why not start one? The Mammal Society will support and guide you through the process. No background in mammalogy is required, and groups that focus on wider wildlife or environmental subjects are welcome to register as a local mammal group in order to have their mammal-related activities supported by the Mammal Society. The Mammal Society is particularly keen to hear from those interested in starting mammal groups in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Cardiff, urban areas, and to support groups led by or actively engaging minority ethnic communities, and those with disabilities.
Email localgroups@themammalsociety.org.
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England
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The Mammal Society is excited to support a brand-new local group in Bristol – and they're looking for members!
If you’re passionate about wildlife and want to help organise events, run surveys, and support local mammal conservation, this is your chance to get involved.
No prior experience is needed – just enthusiasm, a love of mammals, and a willingness to help our community grow. Interested? Complete this form: https://buff.ly/ZH8pohP -
We are a friendly group of nature lovers who record mammals across Cambridgeshire to help with their conservation. Everyone is welcome to join, whether you are just starting out or have experience. We offer training and support at all levels.
Get in touch: cambsmammal@gmail.com
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Cornwall Mammal Group was founded in 1999 and is affiliated to The Mammal Society. We aim to protect the mammals of Cornwall by promoting conservation and recording. Anyone with an interest in mammals, and their conservation, is welcome to join us and get involved with our training, recording and social events! www.cornwallmammalgroup.org
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DMG covers the whole of Derbyshire, so quite extensive. Our main activities are mammal surveys but we hope to include public events in the coming year so opportunities for any new volunteers to get involved with promoting mammals.
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The Devon Mammal Group was formed in 1999 by a keen group of like-minded people all with an interest in furthering the conservation of mammals within the county. The group organises talks and events, and also set up the Devon Harvest Mouse Project (https://devonharvestmouseproject.edublogs.org/). Summer events include field trips to sites around Devon, whilst Winter events are usually held indoors, and include talks from expert speakers on a wide variety of mammal-related subjects. The Devon Harvest Mouse Project surveys run from October to March.
or email contact@devonmammalgroup.org
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Herefordshire Mammal Group is dedicated to the conservation of mammals in Herefordshire. We aim to teach people about mammals and to encourage them to learn more about them by taking action themselves. Our activities include recording the distribution and population size of mammals throughout Herefordshire, conservation work, workshops and training days, talks and visits, providing advice on species and habitat conservation and identifying threats to local habitats.
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The Hull Mammal Group is run by a committee of volunteers serving the Hull area focused on mammal conservation and nature-connectedness. We host mammal surveys, workshops, nature-based creative activities and more!
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hull_mammal_group/
Registration form: forms.gle/FEiHBydSjvePW52U6
Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/hull-mammal-group-120684060008
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The Kent Mammal Group was formed in 1997 - it has straightforward yet important aims: To raise awareness of the County's mammals, promote recording and study of mammals in Kent, help to conserve mammals and to provide a forum for those interested in wild mammals.
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We provide experience, knowledge, information, training, help and advice relating to badgers, to members of the public and other organisations throughout the county. Our volunteers carry out survey and rescues and we work to raise awareness of the local and national issues that badgers face.
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The Leicestershire and Rutland Mammal Group regularly record mammals across the two counties using traditional skills such as field ID and the latest technology to capture data and help inform on their whereabouts. New members are helped with learning skills and contributing information on their local patch. We work closely with national and local conservation organisations so we can really make a difference. We will always welcome new members! landrmammals@gmail.com
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We are the first mammal conservation group in Lincolnshire, based primarily in Lincoln itself. We work closely with the university to engage students, and offer a monthly meeting where all are welcome to attend! Expect talks, walks, bat surveys, litter picks and much more! Sign up to become a free member today Lincolnimpsmammalgroup@gmail.com
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The Nene Valley Mammal Youth Group has been set up to provide young people the chance to engage with, learn about and record mammals. Local conservation organisations have teamed up to offer activities such as harvest mouse surveying, bat walks, beaver tours and drop in mammal themed events. The group will provide opportunities for 3 age groups (young children and their families, teenagers, and young adults) to meet like-minded people, spend time outdoors and develop their skills to become citizen scientists and active conservationists. Nature@rftrust.org.uk
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A mammal group covering North East England. Not currently functioning as an active group but conducting various surveys and small mammal research. vivien.kent@gmail.com or bondian@hotmail.co.uk
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The North West Mammal Recording Network aims to build awareness, engagement and support for mammal monitoring and conservation across the North West of England. We also plan to increase the quantity and quality of biological records for the area and strengthen UK-wide science-led conservation. Membership is for both local groups and individuals interested in mammal science and conservation - whether or not you are able and willing to participate in on-the-ground activities. Joining us free, but please be aware some training and other events may be ticketed to cover costs or raise funds for local/national conservation. Communications will be through this Facebook page and an email list. tonyparker874@gmail.com
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We are a friendly and vibrant group covering the county of Oxfordshire while benefiting from the academic and cultural assets in the city of Oxford. We hold six lectures a year at the iconic Natural History Museum, organise field events and surveys. We collaborate with a range of other groups for outreach and educational events, aiming to build knowledge, awareness and skills relevant to the protection of and conservation of wild mammals.
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Studying and recording mammals in Shropshire including Telford and Wrekin to form a better understanding of wild mammal distribution and population size.
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We are a friendly bunch of mammal enthusiasts. Anyone is welcome to come to our events. No previous knowledge or experience is needed to join in. Its free just come and join us. so we look forward to seeing you soon Our aims are to: Increase mammal awareness Record mammal distribution Provide training Give advice For more information please visit our website:
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Working to protect and restore mammals in Sussex
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Warwickshire Mammal Group is a voluntary organisation concerned with surveying, raising awareness and the conservation of wild mammals in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. Throughout the year we hold well attended events such as bat and otter walks, mammal talks and surveys on a range of mammal topics.
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WildChiswick aims to make people aware of urban wildlife and encourage them to protect habitats in gardens and local green spaces. We do this by surveys, recording, working with schools and our wildlife allotment. We also promote and drill hedgehog highways.
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The group’s main focus is on all mammal species found in Wiltshire, other than bats and badgers – although we do not ignore these species when we come across them!
The group relies on volunteers throughout the county to help organise events, carry out monitoring and survey work and send in their mammal records
Scotland
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Central Scotland Wildlife Group, are a passionate community bringing people together to learn about, survey, and protect local wildlife. The group is building momentum and welcoming new members over the coming months to help support their activities and keep things running. If you’re based in Central Scotland and keen to get involved with wildlife conservation locally, this is a great group to be part of.
Find out more on Instagram @cswg_wildlife
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The North East Scotland Mammal Network is an inclusive hub bringing together amateur enthusiasts and professionals, individuals and organisations, citizen scientists and researchers, united around an interest in, and passion for, the region’s mammal fauna. Our mission is to celebrate North East Scotland’s wild mammals through conservation, recording and research.
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The NW Scotland Mammal Network exists to build awareness, engagement and support for mammal monitoring and conservation across North West Scotland, in order to increase quantity and quality of biological records for the area, and strengthen UK-wide science-led conservation. We encourage responsible mammal surveying and recording in the area via our Facebook group and regular column in the local paper, and share mammal spots and news related to mammals and their habitats in the area. We organise volunteer-led surveys, survey trainings and information events including relevant film screenings. This year our focus will be on small mammals, seals and the local wild goat herds.
Wales
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The North Wales Mammal Group formed in early 2015 and we are raring to go! Our aim is to aid mammal conservation through research, education and raising awareness.
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The Stackpole Ecology Research Network (SERN) in Pembrokeshire is a new Local Group of the Mammal Society with a programme designed to bring Welsh communities together to improve access to nature, develop ecological skills locally, and equip young people (18–25) with the tools and experience to contribute meaningfully to wildlife conservation in Wales. The programme combines practical citizen science, community-centred activities, and world-class ecological research focused on endangered bat species affected by climate change.
The initiative consists of three interconnected projects, each strengthening local capacity for conservation while supporting long-term monitoring of threatened mammals such as bats, otters, badgers, and small mammals around the Stackpole Estate. The projects will collectively strengthen community engagement, reduce social isolation, create new learning opportunities, and support long-term environmental stewardship.Please contact the Stackpole Ecology Research Network (SERN) secretary Alice Thorne e-mail: sernsecretary@gmail.com
Northern Ireland & Ireland
We currently have no active groups on the island of Ireland, and would be very keen to hear from individuals, groups, organisations and institutions who might be interested in registering as a group and receiving our support and guidance to boost local mammal monitoring and grassroots conservation.
Contact localgroups@themammalsociety.org