A talk by Sam Newton on one of our most declining and iconic species – water voles.

A talk by Alan Rhodda and Philip Winter on moths and what we may expect in our local moth traps. Remember we have a moth trap available for members use with all the relevant books, collection pots etc.

A talk by Cath Bashforth of FC on the beaver introduction at Keldy.

A chance to learn about a group of insects which we all see around but seem to know so little about.

Peter has published a number of books and papers on this topic. It will be a chance to get to grips with how our area has developed geologically and increase our understanding of why our plants and animals are distributed in the way they are.

This is your chance to get involved with the Society as new committee members are always welcome. It will be followed by a talk on bats.

Joan Childs will give us her long awaited introduction to Hoverflies.

Paul will give us an insight into the management and wildlife of Raincliffe Woods

Peter will give us an insight on the geological history of the Scarborough area.

A chance to find out what has been going on with all the various projects etc that have been undertaken and what our recorders have found, and also for members to bring any samples, records of interest, Tonights recorders reports will include Stuart Baines on the recent Dolphin sightings, John Hume on botany, Robin Hopper on birds and Rob Stark on orchids.

The January 25th meeting will be a follow on with reports on Bats, Seashore, Butterflies and Fungi.