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SUMMARY:AGM and Members’ Evening
DESCRIPTION:Society AGM followed by short talks by members of the society.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/agm-and-members-evening-2/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230315T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230315T130000
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SUMMARY:Rotherfield Peppard walk
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Sally Rankin/Jeremy Welsh \nA walk of about 3 miles to Flowercroft Wood\, near Rotherfield Peppard where the Green Hellebores should be at their best and there should be other early spring species in flower. We are having problems with our lunchtime pub reservation so the meeting point is not finally decided. To register your interest and also if you would like to stay for lunch afterwards\, please contact us using the form before Saturday 11th March. We will then let you know meeting point and lunch arrangements.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-7/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T213000
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SUMMARY:Bringing Back the Beaver
DESCRIPTION:Derek Gow is a reintroduction expert\, author\, and farmer. Much of his land in Devon is under the process of rewilding (similar to the Knepp Estate) and he is well known for his work with Water Voles\, White Storks\, Wild Cats and Beavers. His talk will be about the history of the Beaver in Britain and its reintroduction. \nThis will be an online only meeting on Zoom. Details on how to connect are in the email newsletter. If you would like to join us\, please use the contact form to request a link.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/bringing-back-the-beaver/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T170000
DTSTAMP:20220924T105742Z
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SUMMARY:Moss Walk at Greenham Common
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Sean O’Leary \nMeet at the Control Centre car park off Bury’s Bank Road for a look at the mosses and liverworts of this extensive heathland site. Bring a hand lens if you have one and wrap up warmly. \nGreenham Common
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/moss-walk-at-greenham-common/
LOCATION:Greenham Common\, RG19 8BZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T130000
DTSTAMP:20230129T205616Z
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SUMMARY:Savernake Forest or Bucklebury Common
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rob Stallard \nIf the weather is forecast to be good we will explore some of the ancient trees of Savernake Forest near Marlborough. If not so good we will explore Bucklebury Common. Please register your interest for either or both the walks by Friday 17th by contact form and also state if you would like to offer/share lifts. The decision will be made on Saturday 18th. (Last year the weather was not good enough for Savernake). \nOption 1: Savernake Forest\nThe Grand Avenue starts at a sharp left turn from the A4 just before the hill down to Marlborough. Drive 0.6 miles along the avenue and park at the first small car park on the right (SU 21746 67571). Although 35 miles away it should only take about 50 minutes from west Reading using M4 and A4. We will look at a number of named veteran trees (mainly oak) for which the forest is famous. Gentle walk of 3.5 miles. Some places muddy and slippery with gentle slopes. A pub lunch will be available at the Bear Hotel at Hungerford on the A4 (RG17 0EL\, SU 33901 68903) just by the roundabout to the town centre. \nOption 2: Bucklebury Common\nPark at the Cottage Inn pub car park on Broad Lane (RG7 6QJ\, SU 54261 68598). Bucklebury Common is an extensive area of mixed woodland and recently restored heathland. There are also a number of veteran trees. Muddy footpaths likely. Walk of about 4 miles on mainly gentle gradients. Lunch will follow at the Cottage Inn.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-6/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T213000
DTSTAMP:20220924T092025Z
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SUMMARY:For the love of slugs
DESCRIPTION:Imogen Cavadino (RHS) \nSlugs are widely detested by gardeners\, however they are represented by a diverse range of species in Britain and Ireland which play important roles in ecosystems. This talk will introduce you to the strange but fascinating world of slugs and the challenges they face in a changing world. \nGarden slug
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/for-the-love-of-slugs/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T213000
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SUMMARY:The Sensory Worlds of Birds - ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:The link in the newsletter does not work. Please contact via rdnhszoom@btinternet.com for an updated link \nAn overview of how birds sense the world and how it underpins understanding of their behaviour. From owls to cormorants\, ducks to parrots\, the talk will examine the fundamental limits on vision and hearing and how different sensory information is integrated to guide key aspects of behaviour. There will be a final look at how understanding bird vision can be used to reduce the collisions of birds with power lines and wind turbines. \nFor this meeting please send any observations to Julia at rdnhszoom@btinternet.com by 5pm on the day\, stating whether you would like to give them out yourself or prefer her to do it. \nThis will be an online only meeting on Zoom. Details on how to connect are in the email newsletter. If you would like to join us\, please use the contact form to request a link.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/diverting-birds/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230204T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230204T130000
DTSTAMP:20220924T105544Z
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SUMMARY:Geology at Silchester Common
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Lesley Dunlop \nMeet at the car park at Impstone Road\, Pamber Heath for a look at the varied geology of Silchester Common – Silchester Gravels\, Bagshot Beds and London Clay. We will see the remains of pits where materials have been extracted in the past and inspect the streams and issues at the Gravel / Clay boundary. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/geology-at-silchester-common/
LOCATION:Silchester Common\, Impstone Road\, Pamber Heath\, RG26 3EG
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T130000
DTSTAMP:20230117T095919Z
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SUMMARY:Burghfield
DESCRIPTION:A walk around the Kennet\, canal and gravel pit lakes near Burghfield\, starting at the Cunning Man Pub\, RG30 3RB (SU680707). There’s plenty of parking but registration plates must be recorded in the pub before the walk to avoid a fine. The walk will be about 3 miles long\, mostly on the level on footpaths and lanes\, may be very muddy\, occasionally may be icy or very wet\, short stretches of road without pavement. Please let Viv know by email by Jan 10th if you are planning to come\, and whether you plan to have a meal afterwards\, as the pub may need to be informed if there are large numbers. \n*Update 16th Jan* \nThe walk will be going ahead at the planned time\, 10.15 on Wednesday\, from the Cunning Man pub. Due to flooding in the area it will be on a modified route\, along the canal towpaths only\, with some views of the gravel pits. There should be birdlife\, fungi and other interest\, including the pub fare afterwards! The pub is open again after a temporary closure yesterday. \nPlease bring waterproof footwear\, wellies if possible\, and perhaps a hiking stick if wished\, as the path will be very wet and muddy. \nPlease use the contact form for further details.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-5/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T213000
DTSTAMP:20220924T091501Z
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SUMMARY:A Survey and Review of Saproxylic Insects at Dinton Pastures Country Park
DESCRIPTION:Jon Cole (BENHS) \nSaproxylic species are in decline. They are associated with dead or decaying wood\, providing important ecosystem services such as nutrient recycling and carbon sequestration. This talk describes the perhaps surprising results of a long-term survey of saproxylic insects at Dinton Pastures Country Park.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/a-survey-and-review-of-saproxylic-insects-at-dinton-pastures-country-park/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230107T130000
DTSTAMP:20230106T112216Z
CREATED:20220924T102717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230106T112216Z
UID:6045-1673086500-1673096400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Reading Hydro Project
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Jan Haseler \n** Update\, Friday 6 January ** \nMeet at Hill’s Meadow car park near the north-east side of Reading Bridge at 10:15. In the hope that the worst of the rain will have gone through before 11:30\, we will change the event around. We will start with a walk around Christchurch Meadow and King’s Meadow\, looking at winter wildlife. Then we will go to the western end of View Island at 11:30\, where a volunteer will tell us about the new Reading hydro project. If you only wish to listen to the talk\, you can make your own way to View Island. (Coming from Central Reading\, follow the south bank of the Thames eastwards from Reading Bridge. Cross the river at Caversham lock. Reading Hydro is near the north-east end of the weir. Coming from Hill’s Meadow\, follow the footpath eastwards along the north bank of the Thames until you come to the bridge to View Island. Cross the bridge and follow the footpath back to the western end of View Island\, near the end of the weir.) \nThe location under Reading bridge
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/reading-hydro-project/
LOCATION:Hills Meadow\, George Street\, Reading\, RG4 8DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230103T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230103T213000
DTSTAMP:20220924T091139Z
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SUMMARY:Dancersend: Cradle of Nature Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Mick Jones MBE (BBOWT) \nHear the extraordinary story of Dancersend Nature Reserve and its woods and chalk grasslands\, how Charles Rothschild saved this valley rich in wildlife and his family later passed it to the Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) who have made it even larger. The story also illustrates changing ideas about nature conservation over the last hundred years since Dancersend was established. Mick has been the volunteer warden there for over 40 years. \nThis will be an online only meeting on Zoom. Details on how to connect are in the email newsletter. If you would like to join us\, please use the contact form to request a link.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/dancersend-cradle-of-nature-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221220T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221220T213000
DTSTAMP:20220924T090604Z
CREATED:20220924T090554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T090604Z
UID:6016-1671565500-1671571800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Party and Photographic Competition
DESCRIPTION:Members only social event. Quizzes and short presentations. Please bring food to shares. The photographic competition will be held for members to vote on and results presented.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/christmas-party-and-photographic-competition-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:20221214T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221214T130000
DTSTAMP:20221203T122507Z
CREATED:20220924T110818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T122507Z
UID:6062-1671012900-1671022800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ewelme
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the car park of The Shepherd’s Hut pub\, High Street\, Ewelme OX10 6HQ for a walk of about 4 miles through the village and back via the surrounding farmland.  There are no stiles but the walk is slightly undulating. If you want to stay for a meal afterwards\, please confirm with Fiona (using the contact form) by Sunday 11th December. Open to non-members – please contact first.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-4/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T213000
DTSTAMP:20220924T085757Z
CREATED:20220924T085757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T085757Z
UID:6013-1670355900-1670362200@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fungi in Gardens: The good\, the bad and the wondrous
DESCRIPTION:Dr Fay Newbery (RHS/British Lichen Soc) \nA surprisingly large number of fungi occur in gardens. Some are ‘good guys’ helping to recycle nutrients. Some are ‘bad guys’\, causing plant disease and destroying trees. Others live out their amazing life cycles within our gardens with or without us noticing that they are there. \nThis will be an online only meeting on Zoom. Details on how to connect are in the email newsletter. If you would like to join us\, please use the contact form to request a link.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/fungi-in-gardens-the-good-the-bad-and-the-wondrous/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T153000
DTSTAMP:20220924T102239Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T102239Z
UID:6040-1670072400-1670081400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Otmoor RSPB Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Alan Parfitt \nMeet at the reserve car park at the end of Otmoor Lane\, in the village of Beckley\, east of Oxford. Wrap up warmly to explore the reserve and its birds\, finishing\, as dusk approaches\, with the starling murmuration. There are no toilets on the reserve. Consider having lunch at the Abingdon Arms in Beckley\, or visit a supermarket on the Oxford ring road. Please car share if possible. \nStarlings at Otmoor
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/otmoor-rspb-reserve/
LOCATION:Otmoor\, OX3 9TD
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T130000
DTSTAMP:20221031T091213Z
CREATED:20220924T110740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T091213Z
UID:6060-1668593700-1668603600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Stanford Dingley
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Julia Cooper and Ian Duddle \nMeet by Stanford Dingley Church (SU575717\, RG7 6LS) for a walk of about 4 miles through meadows and woodland to the north-west of Stanford Dingley and returning along the river Pang. There are a few short moderate slopes and the ground may be muddy in places. If you intend to come please contact Ian or Julia by via contact form  by 7pm on Monday 14th in case we need to make any changes\, and to confirm if you would like lunch afterwards at the Old Boot in the village. They would like to know numbers in advance but we don’t need to pre-book menu choices. (Menus are on their website but they will also do baguettes on request.) There is space for 6-8 cars near the church and alternative parking at the pub\, about 0.3 miles away via a footpath. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T213000
DTSTAMP:20221110T102600Z
CREATED:20220924T085311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T102600Z
UID:6008-1668541500-1668547800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Saving England’s Lowland Juniper
DESCRIPTION:Matt Pitts (Plantlife) \nJuniper is facing extinction in Southern Britain with whole colonies dying out. Since 2009\, Plantlife has been trialling in-situ techniques to catalyse regeneration from seed at trial sites including Aston Upthorpe (recently visited by RDNHS). Matt will explain this project and give an update on progress so far. \nThis will be an online only meeting on Zoom. Details on how to connect are in the email newsletter. If you would like to join us\, please use the contact form to request a link.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/saving-englands-lowland-juniper/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221105T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221105T130000
DTSTAMP:20220924T102003Z
CREATED:20220924T102003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T102003Z
UID:6037-1667644200-1667653200@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fungus Foray at Wokefield Common
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Mike Harrison \nMeet at Wokefield Common Nature Reserve car park\, on the south side of Goring Lane\, just to the south of Burghfield Common. This is a walk to find and identify (not collect!) fungi. Wokefield Common is an area of former heathland with a mix of conifers and broadleaved woodland. Bring a hand lens if you have one.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/fungus-foray-at-wokefield-common/
LOCATION:Wokefield Common\, Wokefield Common\, RG7 3DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T213000
DTSTAMP:20221101T112623Z
CREATED:20220924T084727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T112623Z
UID:6006-1667331900-1667338200@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hunting diatoms in Siberia: Lake Baikal\, its hidden diversity and those who have searched
DESCRIPTION:Dr David Williams (Natural History Museum) is researching the systematics and biogeography of diatoms\, especially in ancient lakes\, and Circum-Pacific distributions. \nLake Baikal is the world’s largest\, deepest inland lake\, containing nearly 25% of the world’s freshwater. It is well known as an ancient lake\, being some 30 million years old and well known for its diversity\, with numerous birds\, fishes\, and various invertebrates\, many of which are endemic to the lake. Rarely do the accounts of the lake’s diversity include micro-organisms\, the ‘invisible’ component. During the 1990s\, David was part of a Darwin Initiative Project to document the diatom diversity of this extraordinary lake. The Darwin Initiative is a Government funded programme to assist countries or places rich in biodiversity but with less than adequate resources. Shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union\, Lake Baikal in Siberia\, Russia was recognised as one such place – and in spite of various efforts by the Soviet scientists\, it had hardly been examined for its diatom diversity. \nScience is a distinctly human endeavour\, its players coming from various backgrounds\, having various temperaments\, desires\, goals and so on. David shall give an account of our own Baikal quest\, which was not just simply to document the diatom diversity\, but to explain how it got that way and to address how some of the people before us approached this challenging task. \n  \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/diatoms-in-the-ring-of-fire/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T130000
DTSTAMP:20221001T144510Z
CREATED:20220924T110654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T144510Z
UID:6058-1666174500-1666184400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hartley Wespall
DESCRIPTION:A walk of about 3.4 miles through water meadows and copses in the valley of the Loddon and Lyde rivers to the west of Rotherwick. The walk will start near Mill Farm (RG27 0BQ) on Mill Lane\, Hartley Westpall (SU696573). There is room for 2/3 small cars on a gravel layby at the start\, with space for several more cars a little to the north where the Brenda Parker Way meets Mill Lane\, under some pylons and cabling. The route is mostly flat\, with 3 stiles. After the walk we will drive along Mill Lane to Frog Lane and then turn left into The Street\, Rotherwick for lunch at the Coach and Horses. If you would like to eat at the pub afterwards\, please contact us by the evening of Monday 17th October
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T213000
DTSTAMP:20220924T085339Z
CREATED:20220924T084618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T085339Z
UID:6004-1666122300-1666128600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Exploring the behaviour and social networks of captive Grey Wolves
DESCRIPTION:Emma 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 Grey Wolves in a captive environment. She will detail the type\, frequency and meaning of these interactions within and across groups of wolves.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/exploring-the-behaviour-and-social-networks-of-captive-grey-wolves/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221008T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221008T130000
DTSTAMP:20220924T102411Z
CREATED:20220924T101527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T102411Z
UID:6033-1665225000-1665234000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Holies\, Streatley
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Jan Haseler \nMeet at the National Trust car park on the north side of the road at the top of Streatley Hill. We will walk round The Holies\, looking for late summer flowers on the Chalk grassland and for waxcaps on the acid grassland at the top of the site. Several steep hills. \nThe Holies\, Streatley
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/the-holies-streatley/
LOCATION:Streatley\, Streatley Hill\, Berkshire\, RG8 9LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T213000
DTSTAMP:20220924T082511Z
CREATED:20220401T204816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T082511Z
UID:5642-1664912700-1664919000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Balancing biodiversity within economic farming systems
DESCRIPTION: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 will discuss the results of a ten year monitoring programme of agri-environment schemes on biodiversity and farm economics. \nThis will be an online only meeting on Zoom. Details on how to connect will be in the email newsletter. If you would like to join us\, please use the contact form to request a link.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/first-winter-talk/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T170000
DTSTAMP:20220915T101237Z
CREATED:20220401T204641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T101237Z
UID:5639-1663425000-1663434000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Enborne and Hamstead Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Julia Cooper and Ian Duddle. Tel 07733 488266 \nMeet by the village green in front of Enborne Church (SU436657) for a general interest walk of about 4 km through Hamstead Park and along the Kennet and Avon canal from Hamstead Lock to Benham Bridge. The park has many interesting trees and a lake\, while habitats along the river and canal include wet woodland and reedbeds. There may be one stile on the route. \n*NOTE* Change of leader – Andy Bolton is unfortunately unable to lead this walk\, Julia and Ian have kindly stepped in at short notice.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/enborne-and-hamstead-marshall/
LOCATION:Enborne\, Enborne Church\, RG20 0HB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T130000
DTSTAMP:20220401T204143Z
CREATED:20220401T204143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T204143Z
UID:5637-1663150500-1663160400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hailey
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Fiona Cummins \nMeet at the overflow car park at King William IV pub\, Hailey\, for a 3.5 mile circular walk through open fields and woodland\, with extensive views over to the North Wessex Downs. There are several steep ascents and descents. A short detour leads to Warren Bank BBOWT reserve\, a 3Ha area of chalk grassland where it should still be possible to see late summer flowers. \nhttp://www.kingwilliamhailey.co.uk/index.html \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/hailey/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220904T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220904T170000
DTSTAMP:20220404T143503Z
CREATED:20220401T203859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T143503Z
UID:5635-1662301800-1662310800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Snelsmore Common
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Sue White\n \nMeet near the café at Snelsmore Common Country Park on the B4494. With a very diverse underlying geology\, the Common has a rich variety of wet and dry heathland and woodland habitats. \nhttps://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/snelsmore-common-country-park
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/snelsmore-common/
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T130000
DTSTAMP:20220710T141442Z
CREATED:20220401T203515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T141442Z
UID:5633-1661077800-1661086800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cookham
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Inge Beck \nMeet at the National Trust’s Cookham Moor car park (free with NT membership card). Alternative parking at Station Parade. The 4 mile walk follows the Thames Path through Cookham to the Thames at Cliveden Reach\, then explores the newly acquired Battlemead Nature Reserve\, returning along White Brook and Strand Water. Good for reed warblers\, kingfishers\, herons and other water birds.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/cookham/
LOCATION:Cookham\, Cookham\, Berkshire\, SL6 9SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T130000
DTSTAMP:20220401T203405Z
CREATED:20220401T203405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T203405Z
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SUMMARY:Hermitage
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rob Stallard \nMeet at the car park of the Fox Inn\, Hermitage on the main B4009 road\, where we will return for lunch. Five mile walk through woodland and farmland over Oare Common west to Old Street. No stiles but one steep climb. We should see a good range of summer wildlife.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/hermitage/
LOCATION:Hermitage\, Fox Inn\, Hermitage\, RG18 9RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220724T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220724T130000
DTSTAMP:20220404T143050Z
CREATED:20220401T201536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T143050Z
UID:5624-1658658600-1658667600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hungerford Marshes
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Rob Stallard \nMeet at the canal bridge near St Lawrence’s Church\, Hungerford RG17 0JB off Parsonage Lane. We should see a wide range of wet meadow plants including Fen Bedstraw\, Monkeyflower\, Marsh Ragwort\, Water Speedwell\, Skullcap and Ragged Robin.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/hungerford-marshes/
LOCATION:Hungerford\, Parsonage Lane\, Hungerford\, RG17 0JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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