Evening talk
Biological invasions: learning from the past and looking to the future (Zoom)
Professor Helen Roy (Centre for Ecology & Hydrology) Zoom meeting Biological invasions can threaten biodiversity and ecosystems, particularly through their interactions with other drivers of…
Fungi and plants working together in a changing world (Zoom)
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…
Local rivers and the fascinating life of the European Eel (Zoom)
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…
My journey into shells
Pangbourne Village Hall 6 Station Rd, Pangbourne, Berskshire, United KingdomDr Tom Walker of RDNHS and the Conchological Society will talk about his journey into shells, and is bringing a range of exhibits for us…
AGM and members’ evening
Pangbourne Village Hall 6 Station Rd, Pangbourne, Berskshire, United KingdomOur AGM will also be held at Pangbourne Village Hall. Annual accounts will be presented at the AGM alongside presentations from the Committee. After the…
Balancing biodiversity within economic farming systems
Dr John Redhead (UKCEH)’s research focuses on using land in a way that is sustainable, in terms of both protecting nature and ensuring human benefits. He…
Exploring the behaviour and social networks of captive Grey Wolves
Pangbourne Village Hall 6 Station Rd, Pangbourne, Berskshire, United KingdomEmma Ashby (Berkshire College of Agriculture)’s talk will describe her research into Grey Wolves and the social interactions that took place between several groups of…
Hunting diatoms in Siberia: Lake Baikal, its hidden diversity and those who have searched
Pangbourne Village Hall 6 Station Rd, Pangbourne, Berskshire, United KingdomDr David Williams (Natural History Museum) is researching the systematics and biogeography of diatoms, especially in ancient lakes, and Circum-Pacific distributions. Lake Baikal is the…
Saving England’s Lowland Juniper
Matt Pitts (Plantlife) Juniper is facing extinction in Southern Britain with whole colonies dying out. Since 2009, Plantlife has been trialling in-situ techniques to catalyse…
Fungi in Gardens: The good, the bad and the wondrous
Dr Fay Newbery (RHS/British Lichen Soc) A surprisingly large number of fungi occur in gardens. Some are ‘good guys’ helping to recycle nutrients. Some are…