Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

Jan
15
Sun
Tophill Lows 15th January 2023
Jan 15 @ 09:30 – 15:00

A chance to do some birding at Tophill Lows and see what is about. We will try and minimise car usage from Scarborough so will try and organise lifts where practical.

Jan
24
Tue
The moths and butterflies of Teesside’s Industrial sites @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Jan 24 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A talk by Robert Wood.

Feb
23
Thu
The Beavers of Keldy Thursday 23rd Feb – Note date change @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Feb 23 @ 19:30 – 21:00

An update by Cath Bashforth on the beaver introduction at Keldy. This is now moving into the final year of the five year project and will show what beavers are capable of!

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.