Tawny Owls are often heard but rarely seen. This presentation describes the lives of these fascinating birds, much of it gleaned from a wild Tawny…

Speaker: Dr Chris Foster (University of Reading) This diverse group of beetles contains some of our largest and most spectacular insects, as well as many…

Rob Stallard has walked extensively in the local area. This talk will give an overview of the historical background to the intricate network of local…

Dr Brian Ferry (Royal Holloway College) By chance in 1991, Brian became acquainted with the flora of Tenerife when asked to help run a field…

This year, as last year, the Christmas Party (members only) will be held on Zoom on 21st December from 7:30 to 9:30 or later if…

Rajan Jolly (Naturetrek Ltd) will be talking about Naturetrek's two most popular tours to Sri Lanka and India: Sri Lanka - Wildlife and History (a…

Professor Helen Roy (Centre for Ecology & Hydrology)  Zoom meeting Biological invasions can threaten biodiversity and ecosystems, particularly through their interactions with other drivers of…

Prof Martin Bidartondo (Imperial College and RBG Kew) Fungi helped plants to colonise land and ultimately dominate it. New findings are changing our views of…

Mia Ridler (ARK) is a project officer at Action for the Kennet, a local charity which helps to protect and restore the rivers in the…

Dr Tom Walker of RDNHS and the Conchological Society will talk about his journey into shells, and is bringing a range of exhibits for us…