Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

Nov
22
Tue
22 Nov. Members meeting. A chance for members to talk about anything they want! @ Room WO27
Nov 22 @ 19:30 – 21:30

Bird tracking and monitoring Bird ringing has been carried out for many years and helped hugely with the understanding and conservation of birds. Micro-electronics mean birds can be followedv wherever they go on the planet.  Chris will explain how the BTO is using this technology to learn more about some of our iconic specis. Chris Hewson 

Dec
6
Tue
06-Dec. A.G.M. & Presidential Address ”Dragonflies” by John Hume @ Room WO27
Dec 6 @ 19:30 – 21:30

06-Dec-16  A.G.M. & Presidential Address "Dragonflies" The Society's AGM will be followed by The Presidents lecture on 'Dragonflies' – John Hume.

Jan
10
Tue
Round up of 2016 @ Education Centre, St Catherine’s Hospice
Jan 10 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Members round up of 2017

Jan
24
Tue
The Yorkshire Derwent @ Education Centre.
Jan 24 @ 19:30 – 21:00
Feb
21
Tue
21 Feb Capturing our coast by Nicky Dobson, University of Hull. @ Education Centre
Feb 21 @ 19:30 – 21:00
Mar
5
Sun
5th March 2017 Raptor Watch at Wykeham Raptor viewpoint. @ Car Park at Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint
Mar 5 @ 10:00 – 13:00

See FC website for site details at http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/englandnorthyorkshirenoforestwykehamforestraptorviewpoint

Bring binoculars and telescopes if you have them but there will be some to share.

 

Mar
21
Tue
21 Mar 2017 Harvest Mice – small mammal research by Ann Hanson of Yorkshire Mammal Group @ Education Centre
Mar 21 @ 19:30 – 21:00
Apr
22
Sat
Dalby and Cropton bat box check @ Meet at Dalby forest drive barrier Pexton end
Apr 22 @ 10:00 – 16:00

Please let organiser know if you are coming to assist with access through forest drive barier

Apr
25
Tue
25 Apr 2017 Biodiversity of the Forest by Cath Bashford @ Education Centre
Apr 25 @ 19:30 – 21:00
Apr
30
Sun
30th April Dawn Chorus -note start time change! @ Old mans mouth car park, Forge Valley
Apr 30 @ 05:00 – 06:30

Wear shows with good grip as boards can be slippery. Binoculars useful but not essential.

There will be bacon butties and coffee at the end of the walk.