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May04 0

Next Meeting – Sunday May 10th 2026 at Thorpe Marsh NNR for Spring Walk

Posted by Les Coe

This meeting is an additional meeting to the published programme. Mick Townsend (Leader) has invited members to a spring walk at Thorpe Marsh NNR on May 10th. Meet at 1.30 at the railway crossing through Nicholson’s farm down Applehurst Lane, Thorpe-in-Balne, DN6 0DZ. Regards Margaret Prior

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May04 0

Next Meeting – Thursday 7th May 2026 to Kings Wood & Gally Hills

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is Thursday 7th May to Kings Wood for the bluebells and Gally Hills grassland for spring flowers. Meet at 10.30 am in Kingswood car park, Bawtry SK651944  The leader is Jim Burnett. Regards Margaret Prior

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Apr29 0

Next Meeting – Sunday May 3rd 2026 Dawn Chorus 4.30 am

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is the dawn chorus meeting which will take place this Sunday May 3rd.  Meet at 4.30am at the end of the Straight Mile at Sandall Beat Wood Car Park entrance. Leader: Louise Hill who has sent the following details: We follow the Woodman’s Trail and usually finish at about 6.30am – 7am. Bring […]

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Apr21 0

Next Meeting – Sunday 26th April 2026 to Rossington Colliery Tip

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is on Sunday 26th April to Rossington Colliery Tip Leader is Jim Burnett. Meet at 10.30am by the cemetery at the far end of Grange Lane Rossington. Jim will be leading a short walk involving a small climb to the top of the tip, involving some rough ground which can be muddy. […]

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Apr14 0

Next Meeting – Monday 20th April 2026 to Broomhill Flash 10:30am

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is Monday 20th April to Broomhill Flash for a days bird watching.  Broomhill Flash, Wombwell near Barnsley, is in the Dearne Valley, just down the road from RSPB Old Moor. Meet in the car park (S75 0YJ) at 10.30 am where Jeff Lunn of the Garganey Trust will guide the party around […]

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Apr07 0

Next Meeting – Thursday 8 April 2026 to Owston at 1.30 pm

Posted by Les Coe

The next meeting is this Thursday to Owston to see the fritillaries in Owston Meadows and to take a look at Owston church yard with a view to encouraging the diocese/council to manage it in a more nature friendly way. With this in mind I have attached a species list for the church yard (to […]

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Apr01 0

Next Meeting – Friday 3rd April 2026 at 6.30pm Thorpe Marsh nature reserve.

Posted by Les Coe

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 […]

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Mar24 0

Next Meeting – Thursday 26th March at Parklands Club 7-9.30pm.

Posted by Les Coe

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

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Mar16 0

Next Meeting – Tuesday 17th March 2026 – joint meeting with the moviemakers

Posted by Les Coe

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 […]

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Mar04 0

Forthcoming Event – Woodfield Park Bioblitz 19 & 20 June 2026

Posted by Les Coe

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. „ […]

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  • Next Meeting – Monday 27th July 2026 to Brookfield Park. 24 July 2026
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Lycaena phlaeas - Small Copper Lycia hirtaria - Brindled Beauty, Austerfield.

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Tinea trinotella - Kirk Smeaton Melanoleuca polioleuca, Eckington Wood, Derbyshire. Acalitus stenaspis - a mite gall Fig 8 DSS-Winter-Programme-1936-37-Cover DSS Summer Programme 1940 Cover 2001 New Junction Canal. l to r - Pip Seccombe, unknown person, Frank Devine's daughter, Helen Kirk. Microtendipes pedellus, Brook Walk, North Anston. Common Nettle Bug - Lioocoris tripusulatus - Brook Walk, North Anston (May 15). Black Horehound (Ballota nigra), Brockadale.
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