Status: | Active, open to new members |
Group Leader: | |
Group email: | Natural History group |
When: | on Thursday mornings 3rd Thursday |
Venue: | Various |
We meet usually - but not always - on the morning of the 3rd Thursday of the month. See below for full details.
New members always welcome, email Sheila Crawley.
In the winter our trips mainly focus on birds and in the summer wildflowers. Our most recent trip was to RSPB Burton Mere where we spotted birds and, as ever, generally had a very nice time.
Forthcoming Events
16th May 2024
Outing
RSPB Middleton Lakes, a return visit requested by a member who would love to see the heronry in its full glory as we did 2 years ago. If we get […]
19th June 2024
Outing
An overnight trip primarily to RSPB Bempton Cliffs to see gannets, puffins, razorbills, guillemots and more, a fabulous site and with great views from the easily accessible cliffedge. We will […]
18th July 2024
Outing
A return visit to Tean Valley Nature Reserve near Uttoxeter, this time to learn more from their experts about the natural history of the site. The focus will be on […]
15th August 2024
Outing
A second summer visit to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust's Willington Wetlands, primarily to see the birds and wildflowers. We hope we will see osprey.https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/willington-wetlands
19th September 2024
Outing
TBC, possibly Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's Attenborough Nature Reserve
TBC, possibly Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's Attenborough Nature Reserve, which is said to be one of the best places in the country to see kingfisher - we can but hope! It's […]
17th October 2024
Other
TBA
21st November 2024
Other
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust's Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust's Rutland Water Nature Reserve. https://www.lrwt.org.uk/rutland-water
19th December 2024
Meeting
Christmas celebration and planning for 2025
Christmas celebration and planning for 2025, venue and time to be confirmed.