Zoom only: Annual General Meeting, Saturday 8 January 2022
Our Annual General Meeting for 2022 will be held at 2.00 pm on Saturday 8th January 2022 by Zoom. The original plan to hold it at BRLSI has been changed […]
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Riverside And Canal Towpath
Beckford Road BathLeader: Lucy Starling Meet: 10:00am on Beckford Road Gr ST 754654. Landranger172/Explorer 155. Limited on street car parking locally. Finish: Approx 13:00. Focus: Kingfisher, grey heron, raven, winter thrushes, possibly […]
Avebury and Barbury Castle near Swindon
Avebury NT car park Avebury, WiltshireLeaders: Terry Doman and Glen Maddison Meet: 10:00 in National Trust car park sign-posted off A4361. Gr SU 099695 Landranger 173/Explorer 157. SATNAV SN8 1RD. Free parking for NT members. […]
Talk by Fred Rumsey: Parasitic plants
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetFred Rumsey was for over 20 years the British plant specialist at the Natural History Museum. He has recently co-authored a BSBI handbook on the Broomrapes of Britain and Ireland, […]
£2 – £4
Ham Wall and Shapwick Heath
Ham Wall RSPB Reserve Meare, Ashcott,, Glastonbury, SomersetLeader: Lucy Starling Meet: 10:00 Ham Wall RSPB car park. Gr ST 449396. Landranger Map 182/Explorer 141. Free parking for RSPB members. Non-members £2.00. Finish: approx 15:00 - optional extension […]
In The Footsteps of Monks, A Botanical Study at Friary
FriaryBooking essential via contact details in the members’ Autumn-Winter 2021 newsletter Leader: Helena Crouch and Penny Williamson Start: 11:00 just within Friary, to the right of the cattle grid, where you […]
Talk by Chris Jones: Introducing Beavers – the pros and cons
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetChris is the Restoration Director of the Beaver Trust. The talk will include the biology of Eurasian beavers, and their status internationally. It will focus particularly on introductions in the […]
£2 – £4
Spring Wildlife, Box
Box, Selwyn Hall Valens Lane, Box, Wiltshire, United KingdomLeader: Terry Doman Meet: 10.00 in the public car park behind Selwyn Hall, Valens Lane off the A4. Gr ST 823686. Landranger 173/Explorer 156. Finish: 13.00. Focus: Winter wildlife in […]
Greyfield Wood & Stephens Vale, High Littleton
High LittletonLeaders: Marion And Alan Rayner (07704 333267). Meet: 10:30 along Greyfield Road. Gr ST 641586 Landranger 172/Explorer 142. Finish: 14:30. Focus: Early spring wildlife, including woodland birds, flowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, mosses and […]
Spring Flowers of Combe Hay
Odd DownLeader: Rob RandalL Meet: 10:00 at Gr ST 734616, where Combe Hay Lane is crossed by Sulis Manor Road, near Odd Down Park & Ride. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Finish: 12:30. […]
Zoom-only talk by Chris Gibson: The Good of Small Things – a photographic exploration of the world of insects
Zoom onlyChris has spent his entire working life in nature conservation – latterly employed by Natural England. Since taking early retirement he is still immersed in the natural world – leading […]
Spring in the Ancient Woodlands of Englishcombe
Odd DownLeader: Alan Feest Meet: 10.00 Entrance to Odd Down Park & Ride Car Park. Gr ST 733616. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Finish: 12:30. Focus: Spring flora in ancient woodland. Description: We will […]
Westhay Moor
Westhay Moor, Somerset GR ST456437, SomersetLeader: David Goode Meet: 10:30 Westhay Moor Car Park Gr ST 456437 Landranger 182/Explorer 141. Finish: 15:00 approx. Focus: Bog ecology, sphagnum mosses, wetland birds, early migrants. Description: A walk along paths and boardwalk within the […]
Langford Lakes and Battlesbury Hill
LangfordLeader: Phillip Delve Meet: 10.00 Langford Lakes WWT Reserve Car Park. Gr SU 038369. Landranger 184/Explorer 130. Directions: This is a two-centre meeting, beginning at Langford Lakes, followed by Battlesbury […]
Elan Valley coach trip with RSPB
Elan Valley, WalesLeader: Dave Newman Meet: 08.00 Coach leaves Riverside, Avon Street and returns about 18:00. Focus: Summer migrants, pied flycatcher, moorland birds. We will not revisit the Red Kite feeding station at Gigrin […]
Riverside and Canal Towpath
Leader: Lucy Starling Attendance is limited to a maximum of 15. Booking required. Start: 9:30 Meet: Beckford Road. GR ST 756654 Landranger 172/Explorer 155 Limited on street parking locally. Finish: […]
Rodborough Common near Stroud, Glos
Leader: Andy Daw Start: 11:00 Meet: in car park at the top of Rodborough Common. GR SO 851034 Landranger 162/Explorer 168 SAT NAV 51.7308787-2.2168772 Finish: Approx 15:00 Focus: Orchids, butterflies, […]
Lam Brook Valley near Bath
Leader: Roy Mitchell Attendance is limited to a maximum of 15. Booking required. Start: 10:00 Meet: At junction of Innox Lane and Tadwick Lane outside St Mary’s Church, Swainswick. GR […]
Cinderford Linear Park, Glos
Leader: Phillip Delve Attendance is limited to a maximum of 16. Booking required. Start: 10:00 Meet: Southern entrance car park off B4226. GR SO 649127 Landranger 162 / Explorer OL14 […]
Little Solsbury Hill above Batheaston
Leader: Helena Crouch Start: 14:00 Meet: In lay-by on east side of A46. GR ST 762682 Landranger172 / Explorer155. Driving north from Bath on the A46, take left turn to […]
Avon Valley, Saltford
Leader: Chris Vines Start: 10:00 Meet: The Shallows Car Park, Saltford (which can be busy if a hot sunny day). Bus service X39 Bath Bus Station to The Crown Inn, […]
Moth Trap In American Museum & Gardens
American Museum Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Claverton,, BathLeader: Carole Catling Please note attendance to this event, is limited to a maximum of 20 places Start: 9:00 Meet: In main car park off Claverton Hill. GR ST 783640 […]
Newton St. Loe & Wilmington
Newton St. Loe Churchyard Newton St. Loe, BathLeader: Richard Bottle Start: 10:30 Meet: in Newton St. Loe Churchyard. Grid Ref. ST701649. Landranger Map 172/Explorer 155. Take care to park considerately in the village. Finish: Approx 14:30 Focus: […]
Members’ Round Table at BRLSI
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetJoin the President for coffee and a chat followed, weather permitting, by a short local walk.
Westhay and Ham Wall Reserves, Somerset
Westhay Moor, Somerset GR ST456437, SomersetLeaders: Tony and Bryan Cook Please note attendance is limited to a maximum of 15 places. Start: 10:00 Meet: Westhay reserve car park. GR ST 456437 Landranger 183 / Explorer […]
Hazelbury Common (aka Wadswick Common)
Box, Selwyn Hall Valens Lane, Box, Wiltshire, United KingdomLeader: Geoff Hiscocks Please note attendance is limited to a maximum of 10 places. Start: 10:30 Meet: In the public car park in Box behind Selwyn Hall, Valens Lane, off […]
Chilcombe Bottom near Batheaston
Eagle House Northend, Bath, SomersetLeaders: Clare Herbert and John Rawles Please note attendance is limited to a maximum of 15 places. Start: 10:00 Meet: At Eagle House, Northend BA1 7EH. GR 779684 Landranger 172/Explorer […]
Moth Trap at Elm Farm, Burnett, Keynsham
Elm Farm Burnett, KeynshamPlease note the change of venue and booking details, and earlier start time from the details originally published in the BathNats members' newsletter Leaders: Lucy Starling and Terry Doman Please […]
Members’ slides
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetRevival of what used to be a popular feature at the start of past indoor programmes. Doors open 7.00pm £2 members £4 guests
Bat Watch, Friary, near Freshford
FriaryLeader: Laura Mullholland of Wiltshire Bat Group Host: Penny Williamson Start: 19:30 Meet: Just within Friary, to right of the cattle grid, where you will see a sign “Car Park”. […]
Slimbridge WWT, Glos
Slimbridge Wetland Centre Bowditch,, Slimbridge, GloucestershireLeader: Phillip Delve Please note attendance to this event, is limited to a maximum of 16 places. Start: 10:00 Meet: In the car park below entrance steps to Reception Centre […]
Englishcombe and Haycombe, Bath
Haycombe Cemetery Haycombe, BathLeader: Rob Randall Start: 11:00 Meet: At entrance to Haycombe Cemetery. GR ST 721635 Landranger 172/Explorer 155. If arriving by car, park at Roundhill Park. If coming by bus, the […]
East Harptree Woods, North Somerset
East Harptree Woods North SomersetLeaders: Alan Rayner and Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Meet: In Forestry England car park off Smitham Hill GR ST 557541 Landranger 182/Explorer 141 Finish: Approx 14:30 Focus: Fungi and other […]
Midsummer In Sweden, A Smorgasboard of Swedish Wildlife
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Andrew Daw, past President, photographer, illustrator and master of the art of origami. Doors open 7.00pm £2 members £4 guests
Shearwater, Near Crockerton, Wiltshire
Shearwater, Near CrockertonLeader: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: Shearwater car park, GR ST 854420 Landranger 183/Explorer 142 Focus: Insects, fungi, spiders and woodland birds, including Siskins and Crossbills. Description: […]
Round Table Meeting
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetBRLSI Coffee morning, 11 am to 12 noon. A chance to socialise and provide ideas for next summer's programme.
Bath High Common (previously Approach Golf Course)
Bath High CommonLeader: Rob Randall & Alan Rayner Start: 13:00 Finish: Approx. 15:00 Meet: Bottom entrance opposite the top entrance to Victoria Park GR ST 742655, Explorer 155 Focus: Grassland fungi. Description: […]
Friary Fungus Day
FriaryLeader: Alan Rayner Hosts: Penny and Richard Williamson Please contact the hosts in advance to book Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx. 15:30 Meet: Just within Friary, to the right of the […]
Creating And Managing Wild Flower Meadows
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Dan Merrett The Bathscape Manager has had plenty of experience, having been involved in schemes to create species-rich grassland before moving to Bath. We hope to follow-up this talk […]
Around Stourhead, Wiltshire
StourheadLeader: Felicity Gilmour Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: National Trust car park off B3092 Post Code BA12 6QF GR ST 779340 Landranger 183/Explorer 142 Free parking for National Trust […]
Keyhaven, Hampshire with Bath RSPB
KeyhavenLeader: Dave Newman (Booking and prepayment essential by 19th October 2022 ) Coach: 7:30 start, various pick up points in Bath (locations to be advised on booking form) Focus: Early […]
Around Newton St Loe & Wilmington
Newton St. Loe Churchyard Newton St. Loe, BathPlease note attendance to this event is limited to a maximum of 12 places Leader: Richard Bottle Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:30 Meet: Newton St Loe churchyard, GR ST701649. Landranger […]
Presidential Address – Plant Pests and Parasites
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Rob Randall will illustrate some of the problems that plants encounter in their struggle to survive and strategies they employ to ensure that they do. They are not always […]
Ham Wall and Shapwick, near Glastonbury
Ham Wall RSPB Reserve Meare, Ashcott,, Glastonbury, SomersetPlease note that attendance to this event is limited to 18 places Leaders: Tom Rogers and Glen Maddison Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 16.30 Meet: By reception building in Ham Wall […]
CANCELLED: Bathampton To Claverton Pumping Station Linear Walk
The George car park Mill Lane, BathamptonSaturday 17 December: the event has been cancelled because of the harsh weather forecast for the day. Please note that attendance is limited to 12 places. Leader: Lucy Starling […]
Annual General Meeting
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetGo Slow Bath City Stroll
Beazer Maze BathPlease note that attendance is limited to 15. Leader: Lucy Starling This walk is particularly suitable for those with limited mobility and most of the route is mobility scooter friendly. […]
Slimbridge Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust Reserve
Slimbridge Wetland Centre Bowditch,, Slimbridge, GloucestershirePlease note attendance is limited to a maximum of 16. Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 16:00 Meet: In the car park below the entrance steps to Reception Centre […]
Round Table Meeting
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetBRLSI Coffee morning, 11 am to 12 noon. A chance to socialise and provide ideas for next summer's programme.
Grand Parade, Bath
GRand Parade BathPlease note that attendance will be limited to 10 due to the nature of the event. Leader: Rob Randall Start: 13:00 Finish: 14:0 Meet: Grand Parade above the weir, GR […]
St Catherine’s Valley, Northend, Batheaston
Eagle House Northend, Bath, SomersetLeaders: Clare Herbert & John Rawles Start: 10.00 Finish: Approx. 13.00 Meet: Eagle House, Northend, GR 779684 Landranger 172/Explorer 155 SAT NAV BA1 7EH Roadside parking, or by bus 3A […]
Linking Environment and Farming
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Jeremy Padfield runs a mixed farm at Stratton-on-the-Fosse, as a LEAF Demonstration Farm. LEAF encourages and helps land-owners to farm sustainably and aims to educate the public about the […]
BRLSI Exhibition – Facing Up To Beetles
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetNB Mondays to Fridays only 10 am to 4 pm, An exhibition of macro-photography by students at the University of Bristol, accompanied by a range of specimens from the BRLSI […]
Entry Hill, Combe Down
Entry Hill Combe Down, BathPlease note that attendance will be limited to 10 places due to the nature of the event. Leaders: Rob Randall & Marion Rayner Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 12:00 Meet: Cross-roads […]
Beetles and Their World
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Mike Hackston, An entomologist and botanist, will introduce us to the world of beetles. Mike is a teacher and produces a range of educational material on the internet, including […]
Bird Song Workshop
Sydney Gardens Community Pavilion BathLeader: lucy starling, past President and expert on bird song recognition. Sydney Gardens Community Pavilion (inside entrance at end of Bathwick Street) Start: 10:30 am, followed by a short walk […]
Primrose Hill to Beckford’s Tower
Weston Park East BathLeader: Robert Hargreaves and Anne Crowe Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: Weston Park East BA1 2UZ below The Royal High Junior School, GR ST 735660. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Roadside […]
Go Slow Around Monkton Combe & Dundas Aqueduct
Angel Fish car park, Monkton Combe Brassknocker Hill, Monkton CombeLeader: Terry Doman Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 12:00 Meet: In Pay & Display Angel Fish car park at the bottom of Brassknocker Hill, Monkton Combe, GR ST 783261. Landranger 172/Explorer […]
Our Changing Bird Population
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetA Tale From A Birder's Log Book Speaker: Chris Vines, Bird Recorder for Bath Natural History Society. Doors open 7.00pm £2 members £4 guests Wheelchair access is available by contacting […]
Lansdown Battlefields and Cotswold Way
Lansdown Park & RidePlease note that attendance to this event is limited to 15 places. Leader: Glen Maddison Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 14:00 Meet: At Lansdown Park & Ride car park by bus […]
Go Slow: Birds and Bird Song in Sydney Gardens
Sydney Gardens BathLeader: Lucy Starling Non-members and novice birders particularly welcome so feel free to bring a friend. Start: 9:00 Finish: 10:30 Meet: In Gardens by the gates at the end of […]
St. James’ Cemetery, Lower Bristol Road, Bath
St. James' Cemetery, Lower Bristol Road BathPlease note that attendance will be limited to 10 places due to the nature of the event. Leader: Rob Randall Start: 1 pm Finish 2 pm Focus: Spring flowers, native […]
(Cotswold Water Park &) Lower Moor Farm near Oaksey, updated
Neighbridge Car Park Spine Road, nr Minety, WiltsDue to unforeseen circumstances this event has had to be amended from the description in the BNHS Autumn / Winter 2022-2023 newsletter, issued in 2022. Leader: to be confirmed 1. […]
Moths at The American Museum Gardens, Claverton, Bath
American Museum Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Claverton,, BathLeaders: Lucy Starling & Phillip Delve Start: 9.00 Finish: Approx. 11.00 Meet: Main car park off Claverton Hill GR ST 783640 Landranger 172/Explorer 155 Focus: Moths caught overnight in two […]
Cancelled: Photography Workshop, Friary, near Bath
FriaryThis event has been cancelled Leader: Victoria Hillman Host: Penny Williamson Start: 10.30 Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: GR ST 788591 Landranger 172/Explorer 142. Friary is reached via a steep narrow […]
Brean Down, near Weston-Super-Mare
Brean Down nr Weston-supe-Mare, SomersetLeader: Rob Randall Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx. 15:00 Meet: Brean Down car park. GR ST 297587 Landranger 182 /Explorer 153 (£6 coins or PayByPhone app, free to NT members). An […]
Bathwick Fields and Smallcombe, Bath
Bathwick Fields & Smallcombe BathLeader: Marion Rayner Start: 14.00 Finish: Approx. 16.00 Meet: At entrance to Bathwick Fields, Bathwick Hill, GR ST760647 Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Bus No: 18 to Bathwick Hill. On street parking limited […]
Carr’s Wood/Newton Brook, Bath
Carr's Wood BathLeader: Alvan White Start: 10.30 Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: Metal 5 bar gate. GR ST 718650 Explorer Map 155. If coming from the city, pass through Twerton shops, onto Newton […]
Bath City Farm – Bioblitz (part of Festival of Nature)
Bath City Farm Kelston View, BathLeaders and times: Various. Meet at Bath City Farm buildings, GR ST725641. There is a small car park but it is preferable to park locally and walk, or use public […]
Innox Park, Twerton, public event in Festival of Nature
Innox Park Freeview Road, Twerton, BathLeaders: Dan Merrett, Alan Feest, Rob Randall (public meeting, part of the Festival of Nature, no need to book.) Start: Short guided walks on the hour from 11:00 to 14:00 […]
Lower Woods, Wetmoor
Lower Woods Lodge car park. GR ST 746882 GlosLeaders: Clare and Mark Kitchen Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx. 16:00 Meet: Car park near the ranger's house, GR ST 746881, Landranger 172/Explorer 167 Focus: General interest but especially plants and […]
Go Slow around Bradford-On-Avon
Bradford Station St Margaret's StreetLeader: Felicity Gilmour Start: 10.30 Finish: Approx. 13.00 Meet: Outside Bradford Station GR ST825606 Landranger 173/Explorer 156. Charges apply in the car park or there is free parking on Moulton Drive, […]
Kenfig Burrows NNR, South Wales, with Bath RSPB
Kenfig NNRLeaders: Dave Newman and Rob Randall Coach: 7.30 start with various pick up points in Bath, to be advised on booking form. Focus: General interest, but Dave will lead a […]
East Woodlands (South east of Frome)
East WoodlandsLeaders: Jenny Vickers and Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: East Woodlands Church, GR ST 790441 Landranger 183/Explorer 142. Focus: Flora and fauna, including Golden Ringed Dragonfly and […]
Lansdown/Upper Weston
Lansdown Park & RideLeader: Glen Maddison Start: 10.00 Finish: Approx. 13.30 Meet: Lansdown Park & Ride BA1 9BJ approx 9.45 for prompt start! GR ST 732681 Focus: Resident breeding and summer migrant birds, […]
CHANGE of DATE: Warren Hill near Tidworth
Benin Road, Perham Down WiltshireNB Because of the weater forecast for the original date (Wednesday 2 August) the leader has changed the date to Friday 4 August) Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 11:00 Finish: 15:00 […]
Bushy Norwood, Claverton, Bath
Bath Cats & Dogs Home The Avenue, BathLeader: Lucy Starling Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:00 Meet: By entrance to Bath Cats and Dogs Home, The Avenue, GR ST 777638 Explorer Map 155. Post Code BA2 7AZ. Pay […]
Langford Lakes, Steeple Langford, Wilts
Langford LakesLeader: Tom Rogers Start: 10.00 Finish: Approx.13.00 (with optional extension) Meet: In reserve car park signpost directions in Steeple Langford off A36. GR SU 037370 Explorer 130/Landranger 184. Sat Nav […]
Newton St Loe and Wilmington
Newton St. Loe Churchyard Newton St. Loe, BathLeader: Richard Bottle Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:30 Meet: in Newton St. Loe Churchyard. Grid Ref. ST 701649. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Take care to park considerately in the village. Focus: […]
Moths At Elm Farm, Burnett
Elm Farm Burnett, KeynshamHosts: Philippa and John Paget Leaders: Terry Doman and Phillip Delve Start: 9:00 Finish: Approx. 11:00 Meet: Elm Farm, Burnett, south of Keynsham off the B3116. GR ST 665651 Landranger […]
Members’ Evening – Short Talks by Members
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetVenue: BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath Please contact the President if you wish to give a short talk. Doors open: 19:00 for refreshments and a chat. Start: 19:30 Finish: 21:00
Bat walk in Victoria Park
Royal Victoria Park BathLeader: Laura Mullholland Meet 7 pm. at the top of Cow Lane, ST742652. Laura will give a brief introduction explaining how bat detectors work, then we will proceed towards the […]
Charmy Down
Charmy DownMeet: Layby on Charmy Down side of the junction of the old and new A46, Upper Swainswick, ST761681, Landranger 172/Explorer 155 Focus: Plateau grassland, fungi, butterflies and grasshoppers. Description: The […]
Fungi At Lord’s Wood, Near Pensford
Lord's Wood near PensfordLeaders: Alan Rayner and Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:30 Meet: Birchwood Lane, by the entrance to the NW corner of the wood. OS Grid Ref ST631633 From Chelwood […]
Spider Workshop: Kensington Meadows, Walcot, Bath
Kensington Meadows Walcot, BathLeader: Catherine Turner Start: 10:00 Finish: 12:00 Meet: Entrance from Morrisons car park, ST757658. Bus stops nearby. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Focus: Spiders and their habits Description: A gentle stroll around […]
The Wrong Kind Of Bees
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Steve Smailes. An introduction to Solitary Bees and Bumblebees, their diverse natures and lifestyles, both in the garden, and the wider countryside. Steve's uncle was a beekeeper so his […]
BNHS/RSPB – Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Reserve
Slimbridge Wetland Centre Bowditch,, Slimbridge, GloucestershireReplacement for cancelled coach trip to Ogmore by Sea previously scheduled for 14 October Leaders: Lucy Starling and Phillip Delve). Maximum participants 14.To book, contact Lucy Starling; members can find […]
Cancelled: BNHS/RSPB Coach To Ogmore By Sea And Parc Slip
Ogmore By Sea Vale of GlamorganThis event has been cancelled. Instead, on the same day Margaret Jones and Tom Rogers lead a trip to Marshfield and on Wedenesday 11 October Lucy Starling and Philip Delve […]
BNHS/RSPB: Marshfield (replaces cancelled coach trip to Ogmore by Sea)
MarshfieldLeaders: Margaret Jones and Tom Rogers (contact Tom Rogers to book) Start: 10:00 Finish: 13:00 approx. Meet: Park in the Marshfield west layby, just off the A420 by Homes Barns, […]
Planning Meeting
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetHelp the Programme Committee plan our summer field programme and next year's indoor programme. Coincides with the BRLSI's coffee morning. Followed by a local field meeting - at Henrietta Park […]
Go Slow – Henrietta Park
Henrietta Park Bath, United KingdomStart: 13:00 Finish: 14:00 approx. Meet: Entrance by the Garden of Remembrance, Henrietta Street, ST752652. Restricted parking but there are bus stops and car parks nearby. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Focus: […]
Bath’s Forgotten Trees
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Hugh Williamson, one of the organisers of the Bath Urban Treescape trails. Doors open 7.00pm, for coffee and a chat, with proceedings beginning at 7.30pm £2 members £4 guests […]
Snail Workshop, Keynsham Local Nature Reserve
Keynsham Local Nature Reserve Keynsham, near BathLeader: Andrew Daw Start: 10:30 Finish: 13.00 (weather permitting) Meet: Parking area at the end of Windrush Road (BS31 1PT), ST664677. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Focus: Slugs and snails Description: A […]
Moorlands Park to Beechen Cliff
Moorlands Park Englishcombe Lane,, BathLeaders: Hugh Williamson and Rob Randall Start: 10:00 Finish: 12:00 Meet: Bear Flat outside The Bear, ST745638. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Several buses stop at Bear Flat, including the one from […]
Presidential Address: Strandline Plants and Dune Formation
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Rob Randall. An in-depth study of the developing dune system in Sand Bay. Doors open 7.00pm, for coffee and a chat, with proceedings beginning at 7.30pm £2 members £4 […]
New Year Plant Hunt
Leaders: TBA (contact Rob Randall for details and to book) This annual event is organised by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland and contributes much to our knowledge of […]
Annual General Meeting
Agenda to be published neaer the time Wheelchair access is available by contacting BRLSI reception 01225 312084E
POSTPONED: Tour of Malaby Biogas, Bore Hill Farm, Warminster
Bore Hill FarmThe tour of the Malaby Biogas on Wednesday 24th January has been postponed till the summer. The visit to Shearwater Lake, also on the 24th January will go ahead as […]
Langford Lakes, Steeple Langford, Wilts (change from Shearwater Lake)
Langford LakesPlease note this event replaces the advertised visit to Shearwater Lake which is now cancelled. NB new start time, 2 hours earlier than previously advertised Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 10.30 Finish: 14:00 Meet: […]