Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

Jan
13
Tue
Recorders meeting
Jan 13 @ 21:30 – 23:00

At 0ur first indoor meeting of the year we will hear from a number of recorders on what the Nats have been doing and finding in 2025

Jan
17
Sat
Tophill Low for birds
Jan 17 @ 10:00 – 15:30

A chance to see some of our wintering birds. Meet in the Tophill Low car park at 10.00am. There is a charge for entry. We will aim to car share as far as possible.

Jan
27
Tue
Flies unzipped with Derek Whiteley
Jan 27 @ 19:30 – 21:30

Derek Whiteley will give us a talk on Flies

Feb
10
Tue
Whitby Lobster hatchery
Feb 10 @ 19:30 – 21:00

After the recent disasters with multiple mortalities Joe Redfern of the Whitby Lobster Hatchery will tell us a bit about what they are doing to maintain a sustainable industry.

Mar
10
Tue
Cropton beaver trial – research findings and what next for the beaver in Yorkshire…
Mar 10 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Cath Bashford will update us on the Cropton Beaver and what the future may hold.

Apr
14
Tue
Mind the ‘Hunmanby’ gap
Apr 14 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Keith Clarkson will give us another enthralling dose of Mind the ‘Hunmanby’ Gap.

May
12
Tue
On the rocks: monitoring our intertidal wildlife.
May 12 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Ana Cowie will talk us through the latest from the Shore search project.Some of our members have taken part of this so should be of special interest.

Sep
8
Tue
Recorders Meeting
Sep 8 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Our second recorders meeting. Some of the Nats recorders will be bringing us up to date on what has been going on in their respective groups.

Oct
13
Tue
Ducks
Oct 13 @ 19:30 – 21:00

The well known ornithologist Mark Pearson will talk on Ducks.

Nov
10
Tue
Plants
Nov 10 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Our local Whitby Naturalist Wendy English will give us a talk on Plants.