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 […]
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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: […]
Wildlife of Costa Rica
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Kate Souter, Magazine Editor for Bath Nats. Kate will report on her recent holiday in the Caribbean. Doors open 7.00pm, for coffee and a chat, with proceedings beginning at […]
Go Slow Highbridge to Burnham on Sea (rail travel recommended)
Highbridge, Bank Street car park Market Street, HighbridgeThis events replaces the Go Slow - Severn Beach visit originally planned for 15 February. Both date and venue have changed because of recent access difficulties. Birding but travelling by […]
CANCELLED: Oldbury Court Estate and Glen Frome
Oldbury Court EstateBNHS regrets that, following the sudden death of Rob Randall who was due to lead this event, it has been cancelled. Leaders: Dylan Peters and Rob Randall Start: 13:00 Finish: […]
BNHS/RSPB Coach To Portland Bill and Weymouth
Portland Bill & WeymouthLeader: Dave Newman. Booking and prepayment essential by 23rd February 2024 Coach: 7:30 start with various pick up points in Bath, to be advised on booking form. Booking form: Download […]
Ferns of Bath
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Dr. Helena Crouch, Botanical Recorder for VC6 (North Somerset) for the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland and Secretary of Bath Nats. Ferns are one of Helena's favourite botanical […]
Compton Dando and Woollard
Compton Dando and WoollardLeaders: Andrew Harrison and Helena Crouch Start: 11:00 Finish: 13:00 Meet: Compton Dando church, ST646646. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Limited parking nearby so car-sharing advisable if possible. Focus: General interest Description: […]
Spring tree walk – Royal Victoria Park
Royal Victoria Park BathLeader: Kate Souter Start 13:00 Finish 15:00 pm Meet: Entrance to Royal Avenue above Queen Square, ST745651. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Focus: General interest Description: A walk of 1.5 miles following […]
Bathwick to Bathampton via Batheaston
Beckford Road BathPlease note numbers limited to 15. Leader: Lucy Starling Start: 9:30 Finish: 13:30 Meet: Beckford Road by the canal, ST 758654. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. No roadside parking nearby but buses […]
Go-Slow at John Presland Reserve, Winsley
John Presland Reserve, WinsleyLeaders: Mike Williams and Alvan White Bookings: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: 13:00 (with optional extension) Meeting place: Park on Limpley Stoke Road, BA15 2NP (first road into Winsley on […]
Photography Workshop At Friary, Hinton Charterhouse
FriaryLeader: Dan Swallow Bookings: Penny Williamson Prior booking and payment of £5 for Bath Nats members, £10* for non-members at least a week beforehand, please. (*£5 is redeemable for those […]
Moth Trap At Elm Farm, Burnett
Elm Farm Burnett, KeynshamLeaders: Philippa Paget and Carole Catling Bookings: Carole Catling (Booking not essential but useful to know numbers expected) Start: 09:00 Finish: 11:00 Meeting place: Elm Farm, Burnett, near Keynsham, BS31 […]
Woodchester Park, Gloucestershire (National Trust)
Woodchesster Park GlosLeaders: Dave Pole and Lucy Starling Bookings: Dave Pole Numbers limited to a maximum of 20 and car sharing would be sensible Start time: 10:30 Finish time: 15:30 Meeting place: […]
Go-Slow at Bath City Farm
Bath City Farm Kelston View, BathLeader: Mike Williams Bookings: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: 15:30 (optional finish time) Meeting place: Bath City Farm offices, Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath, BA2 1NW, Explorer 155 (ST 726 640). […]
Festival Of Nature: Stall on Milsom Street, Bath
Milsom Street, BathIn 2024 the Festival of Nature will return to Bath City Centre for a one day, multi-venue event. This free family-friendly day, from 11am until 5pm will include interactive activity […]
Festival Of Nature: Community Day at Moorlands Park, Bath
Moorlands Park Englishcombe Lane,, BathContact: Alan Feest to volunteer to help Start / Finish: Timing to follow; an all-day event Meeting place: Moorlands Park, Englishcombe Lane, Bath, BA2 2EE Explorer 155 (ST 739 632) […]
Fields and Banks of River Avon and Kennet & Avon Canal
Beckford Road BathLeader: Lucy Starling Bookings: Lucy Starling Numbers limited to 15 Start: 10:30 Finish: 13:30 Meeting place: Beckford Road by the canal, Landranger 172 / Explorer 155 (ST 758 654). No […]
Go-Slow at Shapwick and Catcott Nature Reserves
Avalon Marshes Centra Shapwick Road, WesthayLeader: Alvan White Bookings: Alvan White Start: 10:15 Finish: 15:00 (with optional extension) Meeting place: Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT (NB postcode takes you to within half […]
Go-Slow at East Woodlands, Southeast of Frome
East WoodlandsLeaders: Andrew Harrison and Alvan White Bookings: Andrew Harrison Start: 10:30 Finish: approx. 14:00 (with optional extension) Meeting place: St Katherine’s Church, East Woodlands, Frome BA11 5LQ Explorer 142 (ST […]
Go Slow at Bath Spa University / Newton St Loe Park
Bath Spa UniversityLeaders: Darrell Watts and Alvan White Bookings: Alvan White Start: 09:30 Finish: 15:00 (with optional extension) Meeting place: outside Visitor Reception, which is the central Georgian building east of the […]
Battlesbury Hill, Warminster, Wiltshire
Battlesbury Hill Warminster(This event precedes the Malaby Gas Biodigester tour, also at Warminster) Leader: Phillip Delve Bookings: Phillip Delve Start: 12:30 Finish: approx. 15:30 Meeting place: Explorer 153 (ST 893 452). Take […]
Visit To Malaby Biogas, Warminster
Malaby Biogas Bore Hill Farm Biodigester, Deverill Road, WarminsterBookings: Penny Williamson Numbers limited to 20 Charges apply, £5 for Bath Natural History Society members and £10 for non-members, reduced to £5 on joining Bath Nats. Please bring exact […]
Bathampton Meadows
Bathampton Meadows reseveLeaders: Helena Crouch and Glen Maddison Bookings: Helena Crouch Numbers limited to 12 Start: 11:00 Finish: approx. 16:00 Meeting place: small car park at the reserve Explorer 155 (ST78016692). There […]
Siston and Overscourt Wood
Siston and Overscourt WoodLeaders: Dave Pole, Andrew Harrison and Alvan White Bookings: Dave Pole Start: 10:30 Finish: 15:00 (or earlier) Meeting place: car park Explorer 155 (ST 687 748), nearest postcode BS30 5LY, […]
Go Slow at Bath University and Bathampton Down
Bath University Claverton Down, BathLeader: Catherine Turner Bookings: Catherine Turner Start: 10:00 Finish: approx. 13:00 Meeting place: University East Car Park: Explorer 155 (ST 7775 6452), what3words: mobile.fills.urban There is very limited parking available […]
Sale of books from library of Rob Randall
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, BathRob Randall, who died earlier this year, was a nationally renowned botanist, President of Bath Natural History Society and on the trustee board of Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution […]
Sand Bay, Kewstoke
Sand Bay, KewstokeLeader: Helena Crouch Bookings: Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Finish: approx. 15:00 Meeting place: Sand Bay car park and bus terminus Explorer 153 / Landranger 182 (ST 332 646) what3words: brew.bedroom.pink […]
Kingsgate Park and Yate Common
Kingsgate ParkLeader: Alvan White Bookings: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: 15:30 Meeting place: Western end of Kingsgate Park, BS37 4JB. Explorer 167 (ST 712 819). Roadside parking central to both sites […]
Moth Trap At The American Museum, Bath
American Museum Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Claverton,, BathLeaders: Phillip Delve and Carole Catling Bookings: Carole Catling (Booking not essential but useful to know numbers expected) Start: 09:00 Finish: 11:00 Meeting place: American Museum and Gardens, Claverton Hill, […]
Fungal Foray in Greyfield Wood, High Littleton, Somerset
Greyfield Wood, GR ST641587, High Littleton, SomersetLeaders: Alan Rayner and Helena Crouch Bookings: Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Finish: approx. 14:30 Meeting place: park and meet along Greyfield Road, High Littleton. Explorer 142 (ST 640 586) Focus: […]
Go Slow at Shearwater, near Warminster
Shearwater, Near CrockertonLeader: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Fluid, bring a picnic. Members of the party can drop out at their own discretion. Meet: Shear Water Lake Car Park (opposite tea rooms) […]
Talk: What Is Biodiversity And Why Does It Matter?
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetDoors Open 7.00pm for coffee and chat Speaker: Alan Feest Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 ( Finish 21:00 Description: Alan will demonstrate the deficiencies of […]
Lansdown
Lansdown Park & RideLeader: Anne Crowe and Robert Hargreaves, no need to book Start: 09:30 Finish: Approx 13:00 Meet: Lansdown Park & Ride, Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9DT Landranger 172 / Explorer 155 […]
Talk: The World of Wasps
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Steve Smailes Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: In this illustrated talk, Steve will cover […]
£3
East Harptree Woods
East Harptree Woods North SomersetLeaders: Alan & Marion Rayner and Helena Crouch Contact: Helena Crouch to book Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx 14:30 Meet: Forestry England car park off Smitham Hill Explorer 141 (ST 5578 […]
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum Glos, United KingdomLeader: Alvan White Booking: In addition to booking with the leader, you will need to pre-book a ticket up to 7 days in advance, see: https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/prebook Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx […]
Talk: Natural History Apps and AI: A Blessing Or A Curse?
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Dave Pole Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: Many of us use bird ID apps […]
£3
Berkeley Deer Park
Berkeley Deer Park GlosLeaders: Clare and Mark Kitchen Start: 11:00 Finish: 13:00 Meet: by the Salutation Inn, Ham, nr Berkeley GL13 9QH, park on the roadside (NOT in the pub car park) Explorer […]
Heal Somerset Rewilding Site
Heal Somerset Rewilding Site Lower West Barn Farm, Bindon Lane,, Witham Friary, SomersetLimited to 20 participants. Leaders: Daniel Hill (Heal) and Alvan White to book Start: 13:30 Finish: Approx 16:30 Meet: Heal visitor car park, see www.healsomerset.org.uk/parking which gives map and details. […]
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Slimbridge Wetland Centre Bowditch,, Slimbridge, GloucestershireAttendance is limited to 18 participants Leaders: Lucy Starling and Phillip Delve (book with Lucy) Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx : 15:00 Meet: Inside Reception Centre to left of entrance. WWT […]
New Year Plant Hunt – Bath City Centre
Riverside, Avon Street Avon Street, Bath, United KingdomLeader: Helena Crouch Start: 11:00 Finish: 15:00 Meet: Riverside terraces by Avon Street Car Park, Explorer 155 (ST 7485 6442), what3words: fits.likes.grades Focus: Winter-flowering plants Description: As last year, we […]
Annual General Meeting
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetVenue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 14:00 for a 14:15 start Finish: 16:00 Please support your Society by attending the AGM. Further details to follow later. Wheelchair […]
Royal Victoria Park, Bath
Royal Victoria Park BathLeader: Hugh Williamson Contact: To book contact Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Around 12:30 Meet: Royal Victoria Park, at the covered seating structure east of the bandstand (ST74526519), what3words: last.really.table […]
Chew Valley Lake
Chew Valley LakeLeader: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Fluid Meet: Picnic Area No. 2 Explorer 155 (ST 578 608). We will leave some cars at Picnic Area 2 and go to Woodford […]
Severn Beach/Pilning Wetlands
Severn BeachLeader: Tom Rogers Start: 10:00 am Meet: Beach Road, Severn Beach, Map: LR 172 , Exp 154, Grid Ref: ST539 851 Post Code: BS35 4PE, what3words: noble.structure.twin Travel: Those with […]
Talk: Harvest Mice
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Peter Cooper Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: Harvest mice are Britain’s smallest rodents. They […]
River Exe Cruise with RSPB
Bath city centre pickupLeader: Dave Newman with local bird guide Reservation & Prepayment essential by 10th Jan 2025 (booking form below). Cost £40.00 Coach Departs: Bath city centre and other local pickups Time: […]
£40.00
Snowdrop Coffee Morning
PaultonContact: Helena Crouch to book Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx 13:00 Meet: Paulton (directions on booking). Some parking available on the drive or road, but otherwise please park in the village […]
Springhead Trust, Fontmell Magna
Springhead Trust Fontmell Magna, ShaftesburyLeader: Alvan White Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx 15:00 Meet: Springhead Trust Car Park, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, SP7 0NU. Explorer 118 (ST 870 168). Focus: Scenery, Snowdrops and Waterbirds Description: A […]
Talk: Butterflies and Moths, Key Indicators of Insect Population Change
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Maurice Avent Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: to follow Doors open 7.00pm, for coffee […]
£3
City Stroll – Pulteney Weir to Prior Park
Pulteney Weir BathLimited to 15 participants. It is essential to book with the leader. Leader: Lucy Starling Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx 13:30 Meet: On Riverside path by Beazer Garden Maze close to […]
Alfred’s Tower, Stourhead, Wiltshire
Alfred's Tower WiltshireWednesday 19th March Leader: Felicity Gilmour Start: 10:30 Finish: approx. 12:30 Meet: Alfred’s Tower car park (free), Explorer 142 (ST 7478 3540), what3words: vocal.register.guests Clearly signed from the B3092 Focus: […]
Newton St Loe and Wilmington
Newton St. Loe Churchyard Newton St. Loe, BathLimited to 12 participants. lease book with the leader. Leader: Richard Bottle Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:30 Meet: Newton St. Loe Churchyard. Landranger 172 / Explorer 155 (ST 701 649). Take […]
Talk: Biomagnification – Are Birds Of Prey Exposing A Chemical Emergency?
BRLSI - Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, SomersetSpeaker: Naomi Johns Venue: BRLSI, 16-18 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN Start: 19:30 (Doors open: 19:00 for coffee and chat) Finish: 21:00 Description: Naomi is manager of the Birds of […]
£3
Chew Valley Lake Ringing Station
Herriot's Bridge West HarptreeLeader: Alan Feest Start: 9:30 Finish: Approx 12:00 Meet: Herriot’s Bridge, West Harptree (ST 571 581) then walk short distance to ringing station Focus: Birds, but the site has many […]
Lower Moor Farm, nr Oaksey (Wiltshire Wildlife Trust)
Lower Moor Farm WiltshireLimited to 15 participants. Book with the leader Leader: Lucy Starling . Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx 14:00 Meet: Lower Moor Farm car park, SN16 9TW. Landranger 173 / Explorer 169 […]
Arne RSPB Reserve by coach with RSPB
Bath city centre pickupLeader: Dave Newman Cost £28.00 Coach Departs: City centre and other local pickups Time: 08.00 to approx. 18.00 Focus: Flora and Fauna. Summer visitors and local breeding species of Dartford […]
£28