We have a wide variety of events that cover all aspects of natural history. These include winter lectures, field trips, and courses. Please contact the relevant organiser for more information.
We also run ad hoc "taster" events where experienced and knowledgeable members give tuition to people who would like to know more about the wildlife in their own locality. Email for details
A Plant Course consisting of monthly field trips will take place from April to August inclusive.
All outings start at 10:30 a.m. Bring a packed lunch.
Interested persons should contact Roger Mason on 01403 822 000.
Special Events - Throughout the summer we intend to run several events where the general public will have some involvement. They will be posted on this website and advertised locally.
Walks 2011 - to observe the signs of spring
All walks start at 10.30 and will last about 2 hours followed by lunch at nearby cafe or public house.
Evening Walks will take place every Thursday starting promptly at 19.00. These will last around 2 hours and we will look for all kinds of wildlife including flowers, birds, and insects. Please remember to lock your car with valuables out of sight. Members join these walks entirely at their own risk. We need to make a prompt start to make the most use of the daylight. It is advisable to bring a torch with you as the end of some walks might be in shady places with declining visibility. Do also bring suitable footwear for muddy paths.
Orchid Walks
The intention of these walks is to familiarise ourselves with orchids: the plants, their habitats and flowering season. To do this some walks will be a bit further afield than usual. We will record where and when we find them, noting quantities, thereby building up a record of the prevalence of orchids in Horsham District and surrounding areas.
Dates for walks are below. Suggest meet at layby at Broadbridge Heath Common (BBH) in Broadbridge Heath Road (map reference Explorer 134 148 316) unless otherwise agreed.
Please contact Josie Allen on 01403 257483 (leave message) josephinecallen@btinternet.com or Linda Koscia on 01483 276744 lindakoscia@hotmail.co.uk if you plan to attend so that we can coordinate lifts.
You will need to bring a packed lunch.
