u3a

Ashbourne & District

Natural History

Status: Active, open to new members
Group Leader:
Group email: Natural History group
When: on Thursday mornings
3rd Thursday
Venue: Various

Forthcoming Events

16th May 2024
Outing

RSPB Middleton Lakes

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

RSPB Bempton Cliffs…

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

Tean Valley Nature Reserve…

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

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

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

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.