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.

15th May – The Golden Eagle - David Fox, Falconer, Author and Naturalist will tell us all there is to know about these majestic birds, hopefully assisted by ‘Star’, his own Golden Eagle.

NEXT GUIDED WALK:

Friday 17th May. Chris Preston & Kevin Marriott will lead a walk at Pleasley Pit Country Park. Post Code NG19 7PH.

The walk will be to look for Birds and butterflies, in particular the Small Blue which is Britain’s smallest butterfly.

Meet at St Leonard’s Community Centre for 8.50am, in order to leave @ 9am. Those requiring a lift are asked to contribute £2.50. The journey is expected to take 40 - 45 mins. Those wishing to travel independently are requested to meet outside the Visitor Centre for 10am.

Park in the free Car Park at Pleasley Pit Country Park or turn right at the top of the road and park on the left hand side 'up the hill'.

The walk is expected to take 2.5 to 3 hrs.

Stout footwear is recommended, along with binoculars if you have them.

Bring a drink & a snack if you like.

There is a Café and toilets situated at the visitor centre.

(The Mining Museum is open Wed. & Thur 10am - 1pm, Sun. 10am - 1.30pm)

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.