Field Meetings
All are welcome to our field meetings, which give opportunities to pursue specific interests and learn about biodiversity in different habitats and the relationships between species involved. Field meetings are free to members. Non-members are welcome on payment of a day membership fee of £3 per person.
Reports of past excursions can be found on this website (under Trip Reports).
Please note the following precautions: stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing should always be worn. Bring plenty of food and drink, with sun blocker and insect repellent when relevant. Members take part entirely at their own risk and are responsible for their personal safety and the security of their personal belongings.
Of course the weather can never be guaranteed, so some events may have to be altered slightly to work around any inclement precipitations! Also note that return times are approximate only.
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Notes for botanical field trips
Please email or ‘phone the organiser to say you are coming, this will make it possible to car share – many of the venues have little parking; also changes to the printed programme may have occurred. Please bring next-of-kin name and phone number.
Contact Details:
Contact: Kerry Morrison or Muff Upsall (see membership card or Members' Area for contact details)
Notes for ornithological trips run by Mike Smithson
All meetings are self drive / car share but the resumption of the coach trips is being kept under review. Please contact Mike Smithson beforehand if you intend to come (contact details in the Members' Area).
Please also supply Mike with an emergency name and phone number either prior to coming or when you arrive. As with most field meetings a packed lunch and suitable clothing is recommended.
Woodland Flora of Rougemont Carr
May 15, 2024 at 10:30 am
Location: Weeton Church car park NGR 284465, 10:30
Price - £3, free to members (but donation to car parking)
This is an all-day event – please bring packed lunch.
Event Organiser: Kerry Morrison
Event Leader: Bruce Brown, WNS
Yorkshire Dales
June 7, 2024
Location: TBA
Price - £3, free to members
Upland limestone flora including hopefully Mountain Avens. Further details TBA.
Event Organiser: Muff Upsall
Event Leader: Kevin Walker
Stainburn Forest for Nightjar
June 11, 2024 at 9:00 pm - June 11, 2024 at 11:00 pm
Location: Meet at the carpark on Norwood Lane at 9.00 PM.
Price - £3, free to members
Looking for Nightjars and Woodcocks as dusk approaches. We usually return to the cars for 11.00.
Event Organiser: Mike Smithson
Botany of the Malham area
June 27, 2024
Location: TBA
Price - £3, free to members
Botany of the Malham area including hopefully special permission to visit Great Close Mire. Further details to be announced.
Event Organiser: Muff Upsall
Event Leader: Kevin Walker
Askham Bog YWT
July 9, 2024 at 1:30 pm
Location: Askham Bog YWT Car park
Price - £3, free to members
Event Organiser: Kerry Morrison
Event Leader: Alastair Fitter
Nosterfield Nature Reserve
August 20, 2024 at 10:00 am - August 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Location: Meet at Nosterfield N.R. carpark at 10.00
Price - £3, free to members
The area consists of several lakes as well as the reserve. We will be looking for the local summer breeding migrants and returning waders.
Event Organiser: Mike Smithson
Fungus foray
October 24, 2024
Location: tba
Price - £3, free to members
Hold this date, details to follow
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