Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

Mar
14
Tue
An Introduction to solitary bees @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Mar 14 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A talk by Paul Stark to introduce us to the life of solitary bees.

Apr
8
Sat
Maybeck walk for Adders
Apr 8 @ 09:30

Meet at the Maybeck car park (NX892024) for a 9.30 depart. We will be primarily looking for Adders but spring is in the air so anything may happen!

Apr
11
Tue
The SFN past and present @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Apr 11 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A talk by Joan Childs looking at comparison of wildlife in the area between the 1970s and the present.

Apr
23
Sun
Keldy and Cropton bat box checks
Apr 23 all-day

We will be checking the bat boxes again at Keldy and Cropton. This will be done within IUCN guidelines so protective measures will be required as per last year. Further details on this will be published nearer the date as things are constantly being updated.

If you are interested please contact Nick Gibbons at gibbonsnicholas84@gmail.com .

Apr
29
Sat
Dalby bat box checks
Apr 29 @ 10:00 – 14:00

We will be checking the bat boxes again at Dalby. This will be done within IUCN guidelines so protective measures will be required as per last year. Further details on this will be published nearer the date as things are constantly being updated.

If you are interested please contact Nick Gibbons at gibbonsnicholas84@gmail.com .

Apr
30
Sun
Dawn Chorus on the cinder track
Apr 30 @ 05:00 – 08:00

Meet at the crossing of the cinder track on Hood Lane (TA015955). A chance to brush up on your bird song. There is the option of walking to Hayburn Wyke and back along the track or returning from Hayburn Wyke along the Cleveland Way. The round trip is around 2.3miles. If you want a bacon buttie afterwards you will need to ensure you book with Rob Stark.

May
9
Tue
Insect winners and losers from climate warming @ Scarborough Rugby Club
May 9 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A talk by Prof Jane Hill looking at the impact of climate change on our insect population.

May
14
Sun
Spring flowers at Raincliffe woods
May 14 @ 10:00 – 13:00

See what spring flowers are out in the woods with Louise Thompson. Contact Louise Thomson if you are interested.

May
30
Tue
Wildlife survey at Staxton nature area
May 30 @ 19:00 – 23:00

We will be conducting a wildlife survey of the Staxton nature reserve (TA011790) mainly for botany during daylight and then staying on to see what bat activity there is. Contact Louise Thompson or Nick Gibbons if you are interested.

Jun
13
Tue
Botany walk at Weydale
Jun 13 @ 18:30 – 21:00

A chance to look at a really floral rich meadow and get to grips with some of the flowering plants. Please book with Rob Stark if you are interested in attending.