Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

Jul
8
Sat
Seashore excursion – South Bay Scarborough
Jul 8 @ 13:30 – 17:00

Another chance to see al that wildlife they we so often ignore on our doorstep. A small net and a collecting dish are useful. Meet at Holbeck car park 1.30pm. Low tide is 3pm at 0.9m.

Jul
11
Tue
Langdale End for botany and bats
Jul 11 @ 19:00 – 23:00

A chance to do a botany survey on a couple of meadows left rough for wildlife, including Barn owls and then to stay on and see what bats are using the area. This is a re-arranged meeting we had to cancel for bad weather. There are cut paths but for the botany we will be walking through rough grass so stout footwear is essential.

Jul
29
Sat
Open garden 29th July – Broxa
Jul 29 @ 14:00 – 16:30

As last year Ian Popely is having an Open Garden afternoon on 29th July at Broxa in aid of Pulmonary fibrosis charity. This would have been Ian and Pauline’s 45th Wedding anniversary and close to Pauline’s birthday on 1st Aug. The garden will be open 2- 4:30pm and there is adequate parking space. Tea and cakes will be available and a donations box will be available.

 

Ian will organise a tombola or raffle or maybe ‘guess how many Phlox Paniculata Pauline had in her garden collection’ – good fun and I hope he can find the answer. £1 a guess and a nice prize for the winner.  There will also be a book stall again.

 

Ian sends his thanks you in advance for support of the event. For info: he has set up a memory garden on Pauline’s behalf: https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/in-memory/memory-garden?#tribute

 

We hope to see some of you there.

Aug
5
Sat
Seashore excursion at Boggle Hole
Aug 5 @ 12:00 – 16:00

Another chance to do some rock-pooling and see some of the strange and wonderful species on our doorstep. A small net and collection dish are useful. Meet at car park at end of Bridge Holme Lane 12pm. Low tide is 1.50pm at 0.54m

Aug
8
Tue
Keldy for Beavers
Aug 8 @ 18:30 – 19:30

A chance to see what the beavers have been up to after the last 4 years. Numbers will be restricted to 12 so you will need to book. Contact Nick Gibbons nicholas.gibbons123@btinternet.com to book. It will be an evening event with timings and meeting details to follow.

Aug
15
Tue
Pot luck supper social at Throxenby Mere
Aug 15 @ 19:30 – 21:30

A social get together at Throxenby Mere. Bring some bits and pieces of eats to share and something to drink.

Aug
19
Sat
Raincliffe Woods Day 19th Aug
Aug 19 @ 09:00 – 17:00

We are having a stand a stand at the Raincliffe Woods open day. We will be highlighting the work of the Scarborough Field Nats and having various children’s activities etc. We will be looking for help during the day and if you can assist even for a few hours please contact either Rob Stark or one of the committee. Times above include setting up and also packing away. If anyone has a gazebo we could borrow for the day that would be really helpful.

Sep
2
Sat
Seashore excursion – Saltwick Bay Whitby
Sep 2 @ 11:00 – 16:00

Jane Pottas will lead an exploration of the rockpools and shoreline at the lowest tide of the year. Low water 12.36. Refreshments available in café afterwards. Meet at top of path to beach, NZ915108 at 11.00am. Limited parking beside the road to Whitby Holiday Park, or walk along the Cleveland Way from Whitby. Wear footwear suitable for getting wet.

Car sharing would be best. If parking at the Abbey then need to add 20-30 mins for getting to the cliff top at Saltwick. Also it is a steep path down into the bay.

 

Sep
8
Fri
Seamer Mere Point survey
Sep 8 @ 19:15 – 22:30

A second go at this local wetland site to see what we can find. In 2022 a reduced survey has a number of potential Nathusius’ and Whiskered bats.

Sep
12
Tue
Members evening and recorders reports @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Sep 12 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A chance to bring up anything of interest by members during the summer break and for reports on Fungi. Moths and butterflies, Plants and Birds by our Society recorders.