Founded 1889 – Affiliated to Yorkshire Naturalists' Union

Oct
8
Tue
The Red Kites of Yorkshire @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Oct 8 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A talk by Nigel Puckin on the status and history of Red kites in Yorkshire.

Oct
11
Fri
Quiz Night
Oct 11 @ 19:00 – 23:00

Once again we are having our Quiz night at the Scarborough Rugby Club with Whitby and Rye Nats. John Hume has again agreed to act as  quizmaster and, based on previous years, will provide a mind teasing and humorous set of questions. There will be a pay bar and, if anyone wants some food, it is available from the bar downstairs. Guests are welcome.

Nov
12
Tue
North Yorkshire Shield bugs @ Scarborough Rugby Club
Nov 12 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A talk by Allan Rodda and Sam Newton on the staus of Shield bugs in Yorkshire

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
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
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
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

Mar
11
Tue
Saving May Moss
Mar 11 @ 19:30 – 21:00

A talk by Brian Walker about 50 years of studying May Moss and its importance for both wildlife and climate change.

Apr
8
Tue
Exploring the seashore
Apr 8 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Jane Pottas will talk about our marine life that, until the last few years the Society had largely not taken much notice of.