The next meeting is this coming Friday 3rd April, an evening of newt surveying at Thorpe Marsh nature reserve. Meet at the level crossing at 6.30pm on Applehurst Lane SK539912. The level crossing is through Nicholson’s Farm just outside the village of Thorpe-in-Balne DN6 0DZ. Go straight through the farm yard and Mick and Louise […]

The next meeting is Thursday 26th March at Parklands Club 7-9.30pm. The subject is ‘The White Willow Project’ delivered by Julian Small. Regards Margaret Prior

A quick reminder about the joint meeting with the moviemakers tomorrow evening. Set up time is 7-7.30 pm and the introductions and presentations start at 7.30. Please bring your films/presentations on a memory stick. Come along even if you haven’t got a film or slideshow to share. Don’t forget to bring something for the refreshments […]

Woodfield Wildlife Weekend Bioblitz Friday 19th & Saturday 20th June 2026, 10am t0 3pm Flourish, Woodfield Park, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QP “Join us for a really wild weekend and discover the many species of birds, mammals, insects and plants that call Woodfield Park home.” „ Enjoy guided walks, nature themed stalls and family activities. „ […]

News from the British Bee Keepers Association: “The first credible sighting in 2026 of a yellow-legged Asian hornet has been reported by the National Bee Unit/Defra on 26.2.26 in the Doncaster area of South Yorkshire. Please stay vigilant.”

Doncaster Naturalists’ meeting Monday 2nd March, 1.30 pm at Parklands Social Club. Members Projects We have had several enjoyable meetings with speakers this session, but for this meeting it’s your turn to have your say. If you have an idea for a Nats project, or if you have been doing some work on your own […]

The next meeting is February 24th at Parklands Club, 1.30-4.00. The speaker is Jim Flanagan (president of Sorby Naturalists) and he will be talking about the amazing diversity of bugs and hoppers in South Yorkshire, ‘A Bug Miscellany’. Regards Margaret Prior

THE 15th SOUTH YORKSHIRE NATURAL HISTORY DAY. “What’s going on in South Yorkshire?” A Festival of Amateur Natural History. Saturday, 21 February 2026 at Treeton Miners Welfare, Arundel Street, Treeton, S60 5PW. Attendance is free for all (including non-members). No need to book in advance; just turn up on the day. There will be displays from various […]

Meet 1:30 pm. at Parklands Social Club. DN2 4LT The End of the Line For a talk by Colin Howes and Louise Hill called, ‘The End of the Line’. A message from Louise about it:  Colin’s plan is that our talk will explore the legacy of railway lines within the Doncaster Borough.  Many of the […]

The next meeting is this Thursday 5th February to Old Moor RSPB Reserve. The leader is Jim Burnett. Meet at 10.30 am. in the site car park. Postcode S73 0YF Grid Ref SE42280217. Charge of £6 for non-RSPB members. Lunch in the cafe. Best wishes Margaret Prior