Welcome to Wollaton Natural History Society
The Society exists to promote the study and appreciation of the natural world by arranging regular illustrated talks, guided walks, recording and publications.
The programme of indoor illustrated talks by guest speakers, takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month starting at 7.30pm at St Leonards Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton. NG8 2ND (Opposite Wollaton library).
Click on the column on the left for our programme of Indoor Meetings & Guided Walks.
Special Interest Groups: Photography, Botany and Birds.
NEXT INDOOR MEETING:
Meetings are held inside St Leonards Community Hall.
17th April - Beaver Update - Kate Lemon, Regional Manager for Trent & Erewash DWT will update us on the progress of the rehabilitation of the Beavers at Willington Wetlands since their introduction in 2022.
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NEXT GUIDED WALK:
Thursday 11th April - A walk around Codnor Reservoir and along the Cromford Canal looking for Water Voles and Birds – led by Dave Gilbert. The timing should be about right for Water Voles (before the reeds get too dense) and Kingfishers (four have been seen recently). The Great Crested Grebes will be there (4 pairs recently), though may not have humbugs by then.
If a warm day and there is time, exploration of the Forge may reveal some butterflies on the site which was part of the former Butterly Ironworks.
Park and meet up at 10am at the Car Park at Codnor Park Reservoir, Coach Rd, Nottingham, Derbyshire NG16 5PL, (w3w.co/roosts.allowable.poses) near the 'Waterside Café Burger Van'. Unfortunately, there are no toilet facilities at the car park or nearby.
Update: forecast favourable, Dave has confirmed walk going ahead on Thursday.
Free for members, visitors £2.
Everyone welcome to all events
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MEMBERSHIP: £16 annually, payable in January, join on the door.
Pro rata after March.
VISITORS are always welcome: £3.00 per meeting, £2 for walks.
At meetings there is a charge of £1 for refreshments during the break.
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Please Note: You can click on website photos to enlarge the image
If you find a sick animal or bird, to find your nearest rescue centre,
check www.helpwildlife.co.uk
