The next meeting is this Saturday to Lindholm: Saturday 23rd March Lindholme, Hatfield Moor 11am lntroduction to the Sphagnum growing project for the Moor. Louise is leading this project and is keen to show us what is going on, and maybe how we can help. Coffee etc will be provided at 11am. Lunch – bring […]

The next meeting is on Tuesday 19th March, being an indoor meeting at Parklands Club. Here is a message from Joyce about it: Members night. Chance to tell the rest of us about what you have been doing. Projects, observations, interesting activities – to do with wildlife. Objects, photos, slides or just words! A friendly […]

Talk by Joyce and Paul Simmons ‘North of the Arctic Circle’ This talk is all about spring coming to the Arctic. It is based on 3 visits to the far north of Europe – Sweden, Finland and Norway, including Svalbard. Lots of spring flowers, birds, butterflies and mammals. Best Wishes Margaret Prior

North Cave Wetlands.  Tuesday 27th February Post code: HU15 2LY  grid ref: SE886 328 North Cave YWT reserve has several hides overlooking a series of lakes which have a variety of ducks in winter. There are a variety of trees and several bird feeders so a good range of birds can be seen. Don’t forget […]

The next meeting is this coming Wednesday 21st Feb, it is our joint meeting with the Doncaster Makers at Flintwood Methodist Church, Landsdowne Rd, Intake, Doncaster, DN2 6QN. The meeting will start at 7.30 but arrive a bit earlier with your contribution for the supper, sweet or savoury, drinks are provided. The main business of […]

The next meeting on the programme is the South Yorkshire Natural History Day this coming Saturday February 17th starting at 10.30. All the information you need including the programme of talks and how to get there can be found here: http://www.sorby.org.uk/south-yorkshire-natural-history-day-2024/ You could take your own lunch or purchase food at the venue. Don’t forget […]

The next meeting is a talk on Wednesday 7th February at Parklands Club starting at 1.30 pm. The subject is ‘Archaeology around Doncaster’ and will be delivered by Colin Merrony from the Department of Archaeology at Sheffield University. He comes highly recommended.  I would also like to remind you about our joint meeting with Doncaster […]

We held our AGM on Saturday at Potteric Carr. Fourteen members were present. The meeting went well and we had a lovely walk around the reserve afterwards followed by refreshments in the café. The main thing I need to tell you is that we have a new president, Jim Burnett and a new committee member, […]

The AGM is this coming Saturday 13th January. The meeting starts at 10.30 in the Tofield Room at Potteric Carr. The Tofield Room is the old café building and you will need to allow about 15 minutes to walk down to it from the entrance. If you say you are attending the Nats meeting in […]

The next meeting is Tuesday 9th January at Parklands Club, starting at 1.30 pm. The talk will be  ‘All hands on the Don’ by Ed Shaw of  The Don River Project. The talk will give us an update on the new project to improve the River Don. Best Wishes Margaret Prior