Meetings, field outings and workshops are listed below in date order. We also organise recording.
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The next summer programme has not been finalised. Come back in a month or two.Winter Programme
All indoor meetings are held on the second Friday of the month from September until March, from 7:30pm at the Church of the Ascension, Michaelson Avenue, Torrisholme, LA4 6RH. (the Hall is in Michaelson Avenue, first left off Lancaster Road between The Shrimp Roundabout and Torrisholme) There is a charge of £3 including light refreshments. There is no need to book for these talks. For more information, contact the Programme Secretary on 07361 380255.
October 10 Friday 7:30 PM–12:00 AM The Work of the Local Wildlife Crime Task Force
Poaching, habitat destruction, persecution (e.g. badgers, bats, birds of prey), use of illegal methods (traps, snares & poisons) and more: Jon Wright of Lancashire Constabulary’s West Rural Task Force will talk about the national wildlife crime priorities and local wildlife crime issues around Lancaster, Morecambe and Over Wyre and some success stories from the division.
November 14 Friday– Badgers in Lancashire
Badgers have been one of the most successful mammals in the UK for thousands of years. There are many issues that affect our badgers including persecution through badger baiting, the controversial TB issue and destruction of their habitat for building. Jane Stevens of the Lancashire Badger Group will talk about the issues surrounding one of our most iconic mammals.
December 12 Friday– Christmas Wildlife Quiz and Jacob’s Join (free admission)
Our Xmas social. Very easy-going Xmas Wildlife Quiz (mark your own answers) and photos of the year slideshows. Bring a contribution for the Jacob’s Join.
January 9 Friday– Botanising in Lancashire’s Unlikely Habitat
Forget orchid rich meadow and choice limestone grassland. It’s time to explore back alleys, pavements, old walls, car parks and urban commons to find some of Lancashire’s interesting and unusual plants. Entertaining and informative speaker, Mike Gosling, is back to tell us about the fascinating plants that we may be walking past every day.
February 13 Friday– Why Garden for Wildlife?
We hear so much about gardening for wildlife and advice on how to do it and there are many products to buy. But why do it and is it worth doing at all? Belinda Nixie’s talk will look at the relationship between our gardens and the wildlife within them - what is useful to wildlife and what isn\'t and the rewards that come with making space for wildlife on our own patch.
March 13 Friday– Hope for Hen Harriers
Only one word can describe watching a male Hen Harrier skydancing over the moorland in spring — breathtaking! Hen harriers are one of the most iconic species breeding in our upland moorland habitats, but also one of the rarest. Come and find out more about these wonderful birds and how they are faring in the Forest of Bowland, one of their most important strongholds in England, and elsewhere. Sonja Ludwig from the RSPB tells us about the many challenges they face and the ongoing conservation efforts to ensure their continued survival.
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