Field Meetings
All are welcome to our field meetings, which give opportunities to pursue specific interests and learn about biodiversity in different habitats and the relationships between species involved. Field meetings are free to members. Non-members are welcome on payment of a day membership fee of £3 per person.
Reports of past excursions can be found on this website (under Trip Reports).
Please note the following precautions: stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing should always be worn. Bring plenty of food and drink, with sun blocker and insect repellent when relevant. Members take part entirely at their own risk and are responsible for their personal safety and the security of their personal belongings.
Of course the weather can never be guaranteed, so some events may have to be altered slightly to work around any inclement precipitations! Also note that return times are approximate only.
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Notes for botanical field trips
Please email or ‘phone the organiser to say you are coming, this will make it possible to car share – many of the venues have little parking; also changes to the printed programme may have occurred. Please bring next-of-kin name and phone number.
Contact Details:
Contact: Kerry Morrison or Muff Upsall (see membership card or Members' Area for contact details)
Notes for ornithological trips run by Mike Smithson
All meetings are self drive / car share but the resumption of the coach trips is being kept under review. Please contact Mike Smithson beforehand if you intend to come (contact details in the Members' Area).
Please also supply Mike with an emergency name and phone number either prior to coming or when you arrive. As with most field meetings a packed lunch and suitable clothing is recommended.
Christmas wildlife walk and lunch
December 10, 2024 at 9:00 am - December 10, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Location: Meet at Ripon Golf Club car park at 9:00 or in the Golf Club dining room at 1:30.
Price - ££3, free to members
Our traditional Christmas wildlife walk with Colin Slator, followed by lunch at Ripon Golf Club. We have had excellent Christmas lunch there in the previous two years. Any member is welcome to come to the lunch without joining the morning trip! There will then be a short afternoon session, hopefully to view a starling murmuration.
Book with Muff: mjupsall@btinternet.com
Please choose from the menu posted in the News section and let Muff know your choice.
Event Organiser: Muff Upsall
Event Leader: Colin Slator
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