Events
Over the past fifteen years Michael has led hundreds of wildlife events inspiring, educating and engaging thousands of people from Shoreham to Svalbard.
As a school educator he has taught hundreds of children about their local wildlife (and led their costumed parade through the streets of Lewes dressed as an Elvis impersonator with a grass cape adorned with Adonis Blue butterflies).
For six years he organised and delivered ‘The Secret Wildlife Festival’ – an annual 3-day wildlife and camping event which allowed families to immerse themselves in a long weekend of bats, badgers, beetles and BBQ.
His popular wildlife education courses for adults, both in person and online, have given thousands of people an insight into the natural world – helping them take their first steps in identifying butterflies, birds and other wildlife.
He is a skilled wildlife guide sharing his passion and knowledge with groups of people or individuals, leading them on guided walks across heath and downs, through woodlands and over rocky shores. Recently he has worked on willdife cruises helping passengers to identify seabirds, whales and dolphins and guided groups north of the Arctic Circle in Svalbard and across New Zealand.
If you would like Michael to organise or lead a wildlife event for a group, family or individual please drop him an email and he can discuss your requests and requirements and design an event for you.
“Michael’s knowledge of wildlife and ability to hold, educate and entertain a diverse group of people is extraordinary.
We love working with him.” The Secret Campsite
“That was a super guided walk, so interesting with your inimitable character and dialogue.
It was the highlight of my week.” J.M, Haywards Heath
Upcoming Events
Click the blue bits of individual events for more details & booking
2026
January 2026
7-27 Holiday: Wildlife of Aotearoa New Zealand Wildlife Travel Fully Booked
February 2026
3 Talk: Diary of a Sussex Naturalist: Eastbourne U3A
3 Talk: Auks and Orcas Online: The Woodland Trust
6 Talk: The Long Walk Home: Henfield Ladybirds
13-15 Holiday: Beginners Birdwatching in South Downs HF Holidays
18 Talk: Wildlife of Sussex Friends of Warnham Nature Reserve
19 Talk: 100 Days in a Wildlife Garden ReNature Plumpton
19 Private Birdwatching Afternoon: Birthday Present
20-22 Holiday: Beginners Birdwatching in the South Downs HF Holidays
25 Talk: Ansty Gardening Club
28 Talk: Wildlife of Sussex Rottingdean Whiteway Centre
28 (Evening) Special Blencowe Fundraising Quiz: Sussex Wildlife Trust Storrington and Adur Valley Group (Raising funds to support young naturalists). Fully Booked
March 2026
2-5 Holiday: Beginners Birdwatching in South Downs HF Holidays
4 Talk: The Moths of Sussex Chichester Natural History Society
10 Talk: Auks and Orcas Woodingdean Horticultural Society
12 Talk: Coleman’s Hatch
25 Talk: 100 days in a Wildlife Garden Patcham Gardening Network
April 2026
23 Bird Migration at Seven Sisters Country Park
25 Dawn Chorus Event Borde Hill Gardens
25 A Night of Nightingales Book here
26 Wheatear Wildlife Walk Seaford Head Book Here
May 2026
2 Dawn Chorus Event Sussex Wildlife Trust Fully Booked
3 Dawn Chorus Event Sussex Wildlife Trust Fully Booked
7-17 Cruise: Wild Scotland Conservation Cruise Wild Discovery
17-28: Cruise: Wild Islands and Lands of Legend Poseidon Expeditions
June 2026
12 Nightjar Wildlife Walk (East Sussex) Book Here
13 Nightjar Wildlife Walk (West Sussex) Book here
26-28 The Secret Wildlife Festival The Secret Campsite
July 2026
9 Butterfly Morning at Rusthall Common
11 Course: Butterflies of Sussex Sussex Wildlife Trust Fully Booked
11 Course: An Introduction to Moths Sussex Wildlife Trust
12 Woodland Butterflies Wildlife Walk (East Sussex) Book here
21 Moth Morning at Rusthall Common
August 2026
6 Downland Butterflies at Seven Sisters Country Park
13 Friston Forest Wildlife Walk Eastbourne SWT Group
15 Summer Wildlife Walk Rusthall Common
September 2026
3 Bat Night Aldingbourne
4 Bat Night Aldingbourne
5 Bat Night Rowfant Trail
9 Bat Night Friends of Ashdown Forest
10 Bat Night Rusthall Common
11 Bat Night Borde Hill
12 Bat NIght Borde Hill
17 Bat Night at Seven Sisters Country Park
Guided Walks
As an experienced wildlife guide Michael can lead your group whether it’s a general wildlife walk at a specific site or a walk targetting certain species. Email him to discuss the full range of options.
Courses
Michael is passionate about wildlife education and his courses give people of all ages a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the natural world. Drop him an email to discuss your requirements.
Wildlife Experiences
From dawn chorus breakfasts, glow-worm walks and moth and bat evenings to full weekend-long wildlife festivals Michael is experienced in organising and delivering bespoke wildlife encounters. Email him with your requests and we’ll start making plans.
Contact Michael
for a chat about wildlife events and experiences designed to suit you.
