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SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture – looking to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Dr Erica Bower (Univ of Reading) has worked on projects with small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa\, the Caribbean and Central Asia and is currently involved in a project to develop programmes for farmer trainers in regenerative agriculture in Eastern Europe. Her talk will give fascinating insights into this work.  \nArable field margin
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/regenerative-agriculture-looking-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T113010Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T113010Z
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SUMMARY:Water: How We Use and Abuse it
DESCRIPTION:Water\, whether too much or too little around the globe is at the forefront of how the changing climate is affecting communities. \nThe talk will cover wastewater treatment\, drinking water treatment and the current national and global water issues and impact of the climate crisis. \nSpeaker: Dr Jane Sellwood (RDNHS\, WDVTA\, EEG) \nRiver Dun
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/water-how-we-use-and-abuse-it/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T112811Z
UID:7418-1780429500-1780435800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:House Martins: how can we help them?
DESCRIPTION:Join Barbara Polonara\, committee member of House Martin Conservation UK & Ireland\, the only UK – IE charity solely dedicated to the preservation and protection of the house martin\, for a talk on these amazing migratory birds and how we can help stop their decline.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/house-martins-how-can-we-help-them/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T213000
DTSTAMP:20260402T192918Z
CREATED:20260402T192918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T192918Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing Moths to Light
DESCRIPTION: (President of R&DNHS\, Vice Chair of Upper Thames Butterfly Conservation and Vice chair of Berkshire Moth Group) \nPresidential address from Grahame Hawker \nThe talk will cover the differences between moths and butterflies\, macro and micro moths\, lifecycle\, finding moths\, identifying moths and recording moths and their role in the environment. \nIn person event at Pangbourne Village Hall.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/bringing-moths-to-light/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T213000
DTSTAMP:20260402T192958Z
CREATED:20250930T084828Z
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SUMMARY:AGM and Members’ Evening
DESCRIPTION:All members are invited to attend the RDNHS Annual General Meeting at Pangbourne Village Hall. \nThis will begin with the AGM at 7.45pm\, followed by short talks; there will also be a book sale and free refreshments. \nAll committee positions will be up for re-election. The role of Secretary will be up for election; any nominations to be forwarded to the General Secretary\, Katie Jenks. We also welcome new committee members – if you are considering this\, please contact Katie. \nThe 2026 AGM agenda and 2025 AGM minutes have been attached to the April newsletter. The annual accounts will be sent out shortly. \nPangbourne Village Hall\, Station Road\, Pangbourne. RG8 7AN. \nThe car park has introduced a £1 charge for evening parking (after 6pm). Payment by cash or app. There is\, however\, limited free parking at the back of the hall (fork right at entrance) that can be used by hall users.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/agm-and-members-evening-5/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T213000
DTSTAMP:20250930T084641Z
CREATED:20250930T084641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T084641Z
UID:7293-1772567100-1772573400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Plant galls (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to their enormous variety\, function\, and occasional use for us. \nSpeaker: Martin Woolner (Wild Maidenhead) \nOak apples\, Robin’s pin cushions\, Witches’ brooms … are all found around Berkshire along with hundreds of others\, each specific to their host plant. They are parasites offering no benefit to the plant\, but generally doing no harm either\, and have been collected through the ages and used as ink (the Magna Carta was written in oak gall ink) and for medicine. \nMembers receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome\, please contact us for information.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/plant-galls-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T213000
DTSTAMP:20250930T085007Z
CREATED:20250930T084229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T085007Z
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SUMMARY:Action for the River Kennet (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Anna Forbes leads the Corporate Volunteer Programme at ARK and will tell us about some of their practical conservation and restoration projects in and by the river. \nMembers receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome\, please contact us for information. \nRiver Kennet at Southcote
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/action-for-the-river-kennet-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T213000
DTSTAMP:20250930T084336Z
CREATED:20250930T084040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T084336Z
UID:7287-1767728700-1767735000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Connecting Communities  -> Connecting Landscapes (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Catriona Bass (Long Mead Foundation – Thames Valley Wildflower Meadow Restoration Project) \nBurnet floodplain meadows are on the brink of extinction. Only 4 square miles remain in the UK – an area the size of Heathrow Airport. This project is a rare community driven landscape-scale restoration project dedicated to bringing this plant community back from the brink. \nMembers receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome\, please contact us for information.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/connecting-communities-connecting-landscapes-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T213000
DTSTAMP:20251115T213523Z
CREATED:20250929T200745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T213523Z
UID:7251-1764704700-1764711000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Party and Photographic Competition
DESCRIPTION:Our annual get together with scrumptious food\, drinks\, quizzes and our photographic competition. For details on the rules for entering the photographic competition see here. Members are asked to bring a dish of food to be shared and also their own cutlery and plate to save on washing up and use of plastic. \nPangbourne Village Hall. The car park has introduced a £1 charge for evening parking – payment by cash or app. There is limited free parking at the back of the hall (fork right at entrance) that can be used by hall users.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/christmas-party-and-photographic-competition-6/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T213000
DTSTAMP:20250929T200622Z
CREATED:20250929T200622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T200622Z
UID:7249-1762285500-1762291800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Using AI for mammal monitoring (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Dr Henrietta Pringle (People’s Trust for Endangered Species and British Hedgehog Preservation Society) and Maddie Davis (Bat Conservation Trust) \nTechnology is revolutionising the way in which we survey for wildlife. In these two talks\, we demonstrate how AI and machine learning tools can be harnessed for mammal monitoring\, enhancing species detection\, improving survey efficiency\, and ultimately supporting conservation efforts. \nMembers receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome\, please contact us for information.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/using-ai-for-mammal-monitoring-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T213000
DTSTAMP:20250929T200339Z
CREATED:20250929T200339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T200339Z
UID:7247-1759866300-1759872600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:A year in Reserve... (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:In 2023 Jon Mason\, known as Instagram’s ‘theearlybirder’\, undertook the challenge to visit all of BBOWT’s reserves in one year. This is the story of what happened… \nMembers receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome\, please contact us for information. \nFalse Ladybird (Endomychus coccineus)
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/a-year-in-reserve-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T213000
DTSTAMP:20240921T115912Z
CREATED:20240921T115912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T115912Z
UID:7011-1742327100-1742333400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM and Members’ Evening
DESCRIPTION:Society AGM and short talks given by our members.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/agm-and-members-evening-4/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T213000
DTSTAMP:20250223T115420Z
CREATED:20240921T115624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T115420Z
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SUMMARY:Tanzania Wildlife (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:*** Change to published programme *** \nSpeaker Fiona Brown. \nAs Ken White is unable to give his talk on Crete on 4th March Fiona Brown will talk about a safari trip to Tanzania organised by Naturetrek. This included visits to several national parks including the Serengeti where the Wildebeest were just arriving during their annual migration and will focus on the very varied mix of wildlife seen. \nContact us for a Zoom  link\, members will receive the link in our monthly newsletter.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/shakespeares-birds-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250218T213000
DTSTAMP:20250217T160511Z
CREATED:20240921T115044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T160511Z
UID:7007-1739907900-1739914200@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Butterfly Identification made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Grahame Hawker (Butterfly Conservation) \nAfter a brief introduction to butterflies\, we will look at the butterflies that live in our area and the rest of the UK to ensure that everyone has the confidence to identify and record them.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/butterfly-identification-made-easy/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T213000
DTSTAMP:20250207T084225Z
CREATED:20240921T114710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T084225Z
UID:7004-1739303100-1739309400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bird Flight and Cooperation Aerodynamics (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Steve Portugal (University of Oxford) \nLearn how birds co-operate and the mechanisms they employ to save energy during flight. The distinctive V formation of bird flocks has long intrigued researchers and continues to attract both scientific and popular attention. Through the use of novel bio-logging technology\, and by working with the reintroduction scheme of the critically endangered Northern Bald Ibis\, studies have been performed on the relative positioning of individuals in a V-formation\, and the co-operative aerodynamic interactions that take place\, at a level and complexity not previously feasible. \nContact us for a Zoom link\, members will receive the link in our monthly newsletter. \n*** This talk has been rescheduled from 4th Feb due to technical issues ***
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/bird-flight-and-cooperation-aerodynamics-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T213000
DTSTAMP:20240921T114439Z
CREATED:20240921T114439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T114439Z
UID:7001-1737488700-1737495000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sulham Wood-meadows
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ed Cooper (BioCap Limited) \nA 130ha area of former arable land on the Sulham Estate is being transformed into a landscape aimed at increasing biodiversity.  Ed Cooper is the founder of BioCap\, a small charity that has assisted Sulham Estate with the design and practical work on this large area of land. He will explain the design process and habitat creation work that is occurring.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/sulham-wood-meadows/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250107T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250107T213000
DTSTAMP:20240921T114101Z
CREATED:20240921T114101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T114101Z
UID:6999-1736279100-1736285400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Making space for nature (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Rosie Street (Berkshire Local Recovery Strategy) \nA brief overview of our Berkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy over the last 20 months. The policies forming it\, communities that have contributed to it\, how we have decided where is most important for nature recovery and what recovery actions are proposed. Learn about the Public Consultation happening right now\, and how you can have your say. \nContact us for a Zoom link\, members will receive the link in our monthly newsletter.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/making-space-for-nature-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T213000
DTSTAMP:20240921T113535Z
CREATED:20240921T105537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T113535Z
UID:6994-1734464700-1734471000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Party and Photographic Competition
DESCRIPTION:Our annual members’ Christmas party with quizzes\, food and drink. The photographic competition will also be held. \n2023 winner for ‘on the doorstep’ category: Tawny owl by Anne Booth. \n \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/christmas-party-and-photographic-competition-5/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T213000
DTSTAMP:20240921T104446Z
CREATED:20240921T104446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T104446Z
UID:6991-1733255100-1733261400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Call of Nature (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Richard Jones \nDung is a 4-letter word\, but nothing to get disgusted about – it is simply pre-used food\, still full of nutrients. The fall of bodily waste onto the ground is the start of a race against the clock as a multitude of dung-feeders and scavengers fight over and consume this rich food source. \nContact us for a Zoom link\, members will receive the link in our monthly newsletter.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/the-call-of-nature-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T213000
DTSTAMP:20240921T103819Z
CREATED:20240921T103819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T103819Z
UID:6988-1732045500-1732051800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Storing Carbon Under Your Feet - Literally
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Martin Lukac (University of Reading) \nThere is urgent need to remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it for the long term. With limited space for extensive tree planting in towns\, the soil is the only carbon storage option with sufficient capacity. Adding carbon to urban soils not only removes it from the atmosphere\, but also supports their life and function.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/storing-carbon-under-your-feet-literally/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T213000
DTSTAMP:20240921T103449Z
CREATED:20240921T103449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T103449Z
UID:6985-1730835900-1730842200@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:George Druce: Botany\, Politics and Pharmacy (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Stephen Harris (University of Oxford) \nPharmacist George Claridge Druce (1850-1932) was a self-made man who became a prominent botanist and politician during the early twentieth century. This talk explores Druce’s life and idiosyncrasies\, his contributions to recording plant distributions in Berks\, Bucks and Oxon and his multifarious legacies. \nContact us for a Zoom  link\, members will receive the link in our monthly newsletter
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/george-druce-botany-politics-and-pharmacy-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T213000
DTSTAMP:20240921T103034Z
CREATED:20240921T103034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T103034Z
UID:6982-1729021500-1729027800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:The UK National Fruit Collection
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Matthew Ordidge (University of Reading) \nMatthew is Scientific Curator of the UK National Fruit Collection. He will talk about the work the University carries out to curate the collection as a ‘genebank’ protecting the diversity of fruit cultivars for the future. \nNon-members welcome (£3 charge).
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/the-uk-national-fruit-collection/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T213000
DTSTAMP:20240928T113204Z
CREATED:20240921T102524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T113204Z
UID:6979-1727811900-1727818200@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shakespeare's Birds (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ailsa Claybourn \n*** Change to published programme *** \nThere is a remarkable number of birds in Shakespeare’s writing: What is a ‘hernshaw’\, and how could Hamlet tell one from a hawk? Why are House Martins important in ‘Macbeth’? Many of the birds in his plays and poetry still live near us today\, and Ailsa will tell you all about these and how to recognise them. \nThis talk is on Zoom. Contact us for a zoom link\, members will receive the link in our monthly newsletter. \nKestrel
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/the-plants-and-birds-of-crete-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T213000
DTSTAMP:20230909T145259Z
CREATED:20230909T145259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T145259Z
UID:6508-1710877500-1710883800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM and Members’ Evening
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual General Meeting closes the winter programme. There will also be short talks by members and a book sale.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/agm-and-members-evening-3/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T213000
DTSTAMP:20240304T204045Z
CREATED:20230909T145119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T204045Z
UID:6506-1709667900-1709674200@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Difficult Plant Problem (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Tim Rich (BSBI) \nThere are many groups of plants which are difficult to identify\, but relatively few botanists are interested in tackling them. This talk draws attention to some of the difficult groups\, covers why they are difficult\, and suggests ways that they can be identified. So\, take up difficult plants – you can make a difference! \nThe Zoom link will be in our monthly newsletter or contact rdnhszoom@yahoo.com.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/the-difficult-plant-problem-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T213000
DTSTAMP:20230909T144832Z
CREATED:20230909T144832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T144832Z
UID:6504-1708458300-1708464600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Flora of the Eastern Pyrenees
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Brian Ferry (Royal Holloway College) \nFrom 1990-2010 Brian made annual visits to the eastern Pyrenees where he made detailed studies of the flora. The flora is essentially Mediterranean in type\, but with great altitudinal variation from lowland valleys\, often dominated by evergreen oak forests\, to high altitude beech and conifer forests\, both forms of scrub vegetation derived from Man’s activities over millennia. As well as focusing on the plants\, Brian spent time bird watching and moth trapping so these will get a mention too. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/flora-of-the-eastern-pyrenees/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T194500
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SUMMARY:Life at Deep-sea Hydrothermal Vents (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Prof Jon Copley (Univ of Southampton) \nThis talk explores the patterns of life at hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor\, where chemosynthesis sustains colonies of deep-sea animals that often form partnerships with microbes. Because of their island-like nature\, hydrothermal vents provide an ideal system to investigate processes of dispersal and evolution in the deep ocean that covers most of our world. \nThe Zoom link will be in our monthly newsletter or contact rdnhszoom@outlook.com. \n  \n \nA hydrothermal vent on the Juan de Fuca Ridge in the North Pacific Ocean off Vancouver Island (British-Columbia\, Canada) \n© V. Tunnicliffe
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/life-at-deep-sea-hydrothermal-vents-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T194500
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DTSTAMP:20230909T144132Z
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UID:6499-1705434300-1705440600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Birds and Mammals of the Terai Lowlands
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Matt Eade (Naturetrek Ltd) \nNepal has greatly varying habitats\, with eight 8\,000m mountains\, tropical forested hillsides\, and Terai lowlands\, which support a wealth of birds\, plus the ultimate big cat – the Bengal Tiger. In this talk\, Matt will discuss in detail the more remote regions of Nepal and the wildlife one can expect to find there.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/birds-and-mammals-of-the-terai-lowlands/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240102T194500
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DTSTAMP:20231203T104143Z
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UID:6497-1704224700-1704231000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saving the Stone Curlew (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Keith Betton (Hampshire Ornithological Society) \nThe Stone Curlew is a special bird of the North Wessex Downs where it breeds in small numbers. This summer migrant naturally chooses to nest on downland\, but usually has to opt for arable farms instead. Keith Betton explains how efforts to help this rare species have worked and explains more about its secretive lifestyle. \nThe Zoom link will be in our monthly newsletter or contact rdnhszoom@outlook.com \n \nStone Curlew (from pixabay – by Judy Cronje)
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/saving-the-stone-curlew-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231219T194500
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DTSTAMP:20230909T143404Z
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UID:6493-1703015100-1703021400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Party and Photographic Competition
DESCRIPTION:Quizzes\, food and drink as well as judging of photographs submitted to our annual competition.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/christmas-party-and-photographic-competition-4/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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