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SUMMARY:Cole Museum Beetle Collection
DESCRIPTION:Please meet outside the main entrance to Health and Life Sciences\, University of Reading\, Carter Drive (easiest vehicle access is from Pepper Lane). There is an Open Day event at the Cole Museum on the 3rd so the entrance hall itself could be rather crowded. There is free parking on the campus on Saturdays\, or take the no. 21 bus. If it is raining\, then meet just inside the main entrance. The beetle collection has been recently re-catalogued; Chris and a fellow expert will take us round in small parties. \nBloody-nosed Beetles
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/cole-museum-beetle-collection/
LOCATION:Whitenights\, University of Reading\, Reading\, RG6 6DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T074500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T213000
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SUMMARY:Moth Conservation in the Upper Thames (ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Peter Cuss\, Butterfly Conservation (Upper Thames) \nMoths are a part of the ecosystem\, important pollinators and fascinating creatures in their own right. At Butterfly Conservation (Upper Thames) we aim to protect our moth species\, with our main focus being on the rarest and most endangered species. \nFree event. Members receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome contact us for the Zoom link if you would like to attend.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/moth-conservation-in-the-upper-thames-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T221500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T221500
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SUMMARY:Wednesday walk : Swinley Forest
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Fiona Brown \nMeet at north end of King’s Drive Camberley GU15 4NG (SU875622) for an undulating three mile walk. May be muddy. \nIf we are lucky we may see Dartford Warbler\, Crossbills or Woodlarks. Local plants include Hare’s-tail cotton grass\, Crested Buckler Fern and Marsh Ferns. \nOptional meal after the walk will be at The Chequers\, Eversley Cross\, RG27 0NS. Text or email us by 17th October if you intend to join us so that you can be updated with any changes to the plan. \nIf you would like to eat at the pub afterwards please include your menu choice. \nContact us for further details. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-swinley-forest/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T213000
DTSTAMP:20260926T163830Z
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UID:7603-1793735100-1793741400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:When ponds run dry (ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jenny Tse-Leon Head of Conservation and Impact at Froglife\nFroglife is committed to the conservation of amphibians and reptiles and their habitats. New research explores how hotter\, drier summers are affecting the UK’s amphibians and reptiles\, and practical ways to help create climate-resilient habitats and reduce the impacts of extreme weather. \nFree event. Members receive a zoom link in the monthly newsletter. Visitors welcome contact us for the Zoom link if you would like to attend. \nNew pond
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/when-ponds-run-dry-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260926T174036Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday walk: Reading and Caversham
DESCRIPTION:Contact us for further details. More information in November email newsletter. \nLeader: Inge Beck
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-reading-and-caversham/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T130000
DTSTAMP:20261019T094657Z
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SUMMARY:Geology of Winter Hill and Cookham Dean
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Lesley Dunlop  \nMeet at the car park at Winter Hill\, nearest postcode SL6 9TS. A walk of about 2 miles on good footpaths and tracks to look at the scenery and geology of Winter Hill. The geological interest is in the escarpment overlooking the Thames gravel terraces and a chalkpit. There are excellent views from Winter Hill and Bisham Woods is on the route. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/winter-hill-and-cookham-dean/
LOCATION:Winter Hill\, Cookham Dean\, SL6 9TS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260926T171131Z
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UID:7605-1796154300-1796160600@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. 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-7/
LOCATION:Pangbourne Village Hall\, 6 Station Rd\, Pangbourne\, Berskshire\, RG8 7AN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260926T174205Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday walk: Pincent’s Hill and Theale
DESCRIPTION:Contact us for further details. More information in December email newsletter. \nLeader: Rob Stallard
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-pincents-hill-and-theale/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270105T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270105T213000
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SUMMARY:Rascally Splendid - Red Squirrels (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Christine Lewis from Lancashire\, Manchester and North Merseyside Wildlife Trust \nWhy are our beautiful native Red Squirrels so endangered? This interactive talk illustrates the characteristics of red (and grey) squirrels\, their habitats\, their communication habits\, their presence in literature and mythology and importantly why they are susceptible to squirrel pox! The good news is we can do many things to help red squirrels not only survive but thrive! \nZoom link in January newsletter or contact us for it.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/rascally-splendid-red-squirrels-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T120000
DTSTAMP:20261011T130536Z
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UID:7626-1800437400-1800446400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Padworth Lane Gravel Pit
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Peter Driver \nFull details closer to the time. Note earlier start at 9:30am.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/padworth-lane-gravel-pit/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270202T194500
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UID:7636-1801597500-1801603800@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Hope for Nature: Why Rewilding Matters (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jan Stannard\, CEO Heal Somerset \nHeal’s inaugural rewilding site\, Heal Somerset\, began its recovery from its ecologically depleted state at the beginning of 2023 and nature there is already beginning to bounce back. In this talk you will learn more around the wider context of rewilding\, including the reasons we need it and the benefits it brings to nature and the climate. You’ll also hear about some of the changes we have seen on the site already\, including the very welcome appearance of wild-living beavers\, and plans for a HEAL site in every county. \nZoom link in February newsletter or contact us for it.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/hope-for-nature-why-rewilding-matters-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270206T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270206T130000
DTSTAMP:20261011T125645Z
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SUMMARY:Tree walk at Woodley
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Marcus Wheeler  \nPark on Kingfisher Drive\, RG5 3LH\, at the south-east end of High Wood and meet up at the vehicle access point into the wood. Highwood is mixed lowland woodland of native species with a small heathland area and also contains exotic tree species\, which were once part of an arboretum\, including giant redwoods and monkey puzzle.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/tree-walk-at-woodley/
LOCATION:High Wood\, Woodley\, Kingfisher Drive\, Reading\, RG5 3LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270217T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270217T130000
DTSTAMP:20261011T130943Z
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UID:7628-1802859300-1802869200@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wednesday walk
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Julia Cooper and Ian Duddle \nDetails to be confirmed closer to the time.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/wednesday-walk-28/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270302T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270302T213000
DTSTAMP:20261011T131803Z
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UID:7639-1804016700-1804023000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Evolution of Bats (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lisa Worledge\, Director of Conservation\, Bat Conservation Trust \nFossil evidence for bats goes back many millions of years and it is likely that the earliest bats were around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. But what ancestor did bats evolve from? What was the first bat? Which came first flight or echolocation? How are the bat species around today related to one another? This presentation will consider all these questions and look at what the latest research tells us about the evolutionary history of these amazing animals. \nZoom link in March newsletter or contact us for it.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/the-evolution-of-bats-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Evening talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270306T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270306T163000
DTSTAMP:20261011T125755Z
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UID:7622-1804341600-1804350600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mosses and Liverworts at Swyncombe
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Seán O’Leary \nMeet at the lovely church of St Botolph. We will follow our usual route up Swyncombe Hill through fine sloping woodland. Members can then either continue on a loop walk with wonderful views\, or return to the church for a closer look at the graveyard mosses.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/mosses-and-liverworts-at-swyncombe/
LOCATION:Swyncombe\, Swyncombe\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 6EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270317T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270317T130000
DTSTAMP:20261011T130756Z
CREATED:20261011T130756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T130756Z
UID:7630-1805270400-1805288400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Whiteknights and Earley Gate
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Renée Grayer \nFurther details closer to the time.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/whiteknights-and-earley-gate/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270406T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270406T213000
DTSTAMP:20261011T132050Z
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UID:7642-1807040700-1807047000@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM and Members' Evening
DESCRIPTION:Short formal business followed by short presentations for members. We hope also to hold a book sale of natural history books. \nFurther details in April newsletter.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/agm-and-members-evening-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:20270421T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270421T130000
DTSTAMP:20261011T130902Z
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UID:7632-1808302500-1808312400@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Earley
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Fiona Brown \nFurther details closer to the time.
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/earley/
CATEGORIES:Wednesday walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270424T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270424T130000
DTSTAMP:20261011T130929Z
CREATED:20261011T125921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T130929Z
UID:7624-1808562600-1808571600@rdnhs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Spring Walk at Staines Moor
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Dominic Pia  \nFree parking in Stanwell Moor at Hithermoor Rd\, TW19 6AU \nStaines Moor is an area of ancient flood meadow that has remained unploughed and as registered common land from 1065. \nMigrant birds such at Wheatear and Whinchat can be encountered\, as well as returning breeding birds such as Hobby\, Cuckoo and a wide variety of warblers. Marsh Marigold and Ladies Smock should be in flower. \nThe walk will be approximately 3 miles long and will be uneven underfoot and muddy at times with 1 stile. \n 
URL:https://rdnhs.org.uk/blog/event/spring-walk-at-staines-moor/
CATEGORIES:Field trip
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