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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:

17th September The World of Spiders – David Fox will inform us about some amazing spiders from the UK and across the globe. He will tackle ‘why people are terrified of spiders’.  

Meetings are held inside St Leonards Community Hall.

 

                                         NEXT GUIDED WALK: 

Sat 9th August FarmEco Wildlife Farm, off Lodge Lane, Screveton. NG13 8JL Co-ordinated by David Walker. Combined walk with Long Eaton Natural History Society. The farm has been developed to enhance the diversity of wildlife habitats with planting of trees in arable and sheep pasture. Meet in car park at 9.45am for a walk round the farm for about two hours. There is a site access fee of £3. There will be the option of food and drinks at the end of the walk in Velo Verde café located at the farm. If anyone else is interested please let me, nigel.downes@outlook.com know so that I can update David and help him to plan the day.

                                      Free for members, visitors £3.
 

                                        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, £3 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

1st Prize 2024: Otter
1st Prize 2024: Otter
Taken by Gordon Roach, Mull, Scotland
2nd Prize 2024: Windswept
2nd Prize 2024: Windswept
Taken at Bempton by Chris Calverley
3rd Prize 2024: Walking on Water
3rd Prize 2024: Walking on Water
A Raft Spider,taken by Dave Gilbert at Whixall Moss, Shropshire.

Visit the Wollaton Natural History Society's Facebook page to view members' photographs. This can be accessed by clicking on the  'f'  at the top of this page. If the page doesn't load, please have a second attempt. Default is the 'About' tab, clicking on the 'Discussion' tab, gives access to comments and photographs taken by members.  

ENQUIRIES: To contact the Society please use the Feedback page (see column on the left)

                                            Website updated 15th July 2025

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