Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

Dec
3
Tue
Agm and Presidential address – The making of a meadow @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Dec 3 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A talk by Steve Bushell on his experiences of meadow management at Broadhead Farm

Jan
1
Wed
1st Jan walk at Peasholm Park
Jan 1 @ 13:00 – 15:30

A chance to shake off last night’s festivities effects and look for some winter flowering plants and other things. Meet 1 pm at the entrance to Peasholm Park . We will then go up into the glen to look for the dippers as well, and then maybe onto the open air theatre and look for the kingfisher. A visit to a cafe could be added!

Jan
14
Tue
Reports from our recorders of 2024’s activities
Jan 14 @ 19:30 – 21:00
Our first event of 2024 and some of our recorders will be detailing what has been happening in 2024 covering bats, cetaceans and birds so far!
Jan
19
Sun
Tophill Lows
Jan 19 all-day

A chance to blow some cobwebs out after Christmas and get the bird list going. Details to follow but contact Rob Stark if you are interested.

Jan
28
Tue
Nocturnal migration of birds
Jan 28 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Have you ever wondered what is happening to our wildlife at night. Find out what nocturnal bird activity takes place after dark with the talk by Will Scott on nocturnal migration of birds.

Feb
5
Wed
A behind the scenes view of Woodend museum
Feb 5 @ 14:00 – 16:00

A chance to see what goes on behind the scenes at Woodend museum and see some of the artifacts that are not on display. A tour by Jim Middleton.

 

Note that this is restricted to 5 persons for each of the two days (See also 6th Feb). We will be making a list for each day and making a reserve list where necessary so if you successfully book and then later find you are not able to attend please make sure you let us know so we can utilise all the limited spaces.

 

Contact Nick Gibbons to book a place.

Feb
6
Thu
A behind the scenes visit to Woodend Museum
Feb 6 @ 14:00 – 16:00

A chance to see what goes on behind the scenes at Woodend museum and see some of the artifacts that are not on display. A tour by Jim Middleton.

 

Note that this is restricted to 5 persons for each of the two days (See also 5th Feb). We will be making a list for each day and making a reserve list where necessary so if you successfully book and then later find you are not able to attend please make sure you let us know so we can utilise all the limited spaces.

 

Contact Nick Gibbons to book a place.

Feb
11
Tue
The Bush-Crickets of North Yorkshire
Feb 11 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Dr Africa Gomez of Hull University and Hull Natural History Society will give us a talk on a group of insects that most of us seem to know little about and which have a fascinating life.

Feb
13
Thu
YNU Curlew Zoom meeting
Feb 13 @ 19:30 – 21:00

This a Zoom meeting organised by the YNU.

In 2024 the YNU provided a grant to assist 5 Yorkshire field workers attend a workshop organised by Curlew Action. Mary Colwell, its Director, will give a talk about its work and what has been happening in Yorkshire.

Booking will be via the YNU website

https://www.ynu.org.uk/join-the-ynu/shop/shop-categories-listing

Feb
15
Sat
Ravenscar tunnel bat hibernation survey
Feb 15 @ 10:00 – 13:00

We will do our regular check on the old railway tunnel at Ravenscar to see search for any hibernating bats.

Meet at 10.00am at the National Trust visitor centre at Ravenscar. Wear suitable clothes for an underground activity and stout shoes or boots are recommended as it is often quite wet in the tunnel and can be slippery getting down into the cutting. Good torch required. Contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested in coming.