Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

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.

Sep
16
Sat
Fungi Foray – Wykeham Forest
Sep 16 all-day

Wykeham Forest. Meet at North Moor Research Station – SE 947 863 @ 10.00 am. Please wear suitable footwear for a forest walk and bring a packed lunch.

Sep
23
Sat
Fungi Foray – Broxa Forest
Sep 23 all-day

Meet at Reasty Car Park – SE 965 943 @ 10.00 am. Please wear suitable footwear for a forest walk and bring a packed lunch.

Sep
30
Sat
Keldy bat box checks
Sep 30 @ 10:00 – 13:30

We will be doing our check on the bat boxes as usual. Please contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested in attending.

Oct
1
Sun
Boat trip 1st Oct
Oct 1 all-day

We will be repeating our successful 4hr boat trip of last year. Costs have yet to be finalised but you can get the date in your diary. More details as soon as they are available.

Oct
8
Sun
Wykeham and Broadhead bat box checks
Oct 8 @ 10:00 – 14:30

We will be doing our annual check on the bat boxes plus some maintenance work to clear some vegetation and possible replace some boxes. Contact Nick Gibbons if you are interested.

Oct
24
Tue
A citizens journey into science @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Oct 24 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A talk and workshop by Carol Hobart.

Nov
14
Tue
Exploring wildlife issues with the RSPCA @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Nov 14 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Geoff Edmonds will explore various wildlife issues faced by the RSPCA.