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Summer Programme 2026
**New**
Our Next Events
Tuesday 7th July, Summer Visits, 10:00am
Rodley Nature Reserve. Exclusive access to this marvellous reserve for an outing encompassing birding, entomology and botany. Meet at reserve car park SE234365. Leaders: Peter and Barbara Murphy - 0113 2930188
Saturday 11th July, Summer Visits, 10:30am to 14:30pm
A Family Fun Day at Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits Discovering the plants, birds and animals at your local nature reserve. Pond dipping, mini-beast hunt, nature trail and quiz. Parking is at the bottom car park at Moss & Moor SE142478. Leader: Steve Parkes - 07770 840156
Sunday 12th July, Summer Visits, 10:00am
Butterflies at Denton Reserve. A half day visit to Denton Reserve, meeting by the Old Dairy buildings on Smithy Lane SE145491. Please contact leader if planning to attend. Leader: Nyree Fearnley - 07811 066971
Tuesday 14th July, Tuesday Evening Nature Walks, 19:00pm
Botany, Banter and Beer at Burley in Wharfedale. Meet/park at Sun Lane Nature Reserve SE157465. Opportunity for a drink and a chat to follow at the Queens Head pub in Burley in Wharfedale. Mostly easy walking, experts on hand, usually 2 to 3 miles maximum. Please car share where possible. Leader: Ian Brand - 07854 888206
Thursday 16th July, Botany (Thursdays), 10:00am
Kilnsey Park Estate - Outgang Scar. Meet Kilnsey Park car park SD974676. Please car share if possible - Ring Bruce, or meet at venue. Bring packed lunch. Boots /wellies usually advisable. More details/directions from Bruce: 07397 093284. Leader: Nyree Fearnley
Thursday 16th July, Improve Your Skills, Nightjars for Beginners, 20:30pm
For nightjar novices only. Directions: Halfway up Norwood edge bank (B6451) take the right turn, signposted to Lindley, that is situated on the sharp bend. This is a gated road. The gate is situated about 800m along the road. Go through the gate and continue uphill to park by the gate at the next right-hand bend, keep road clear, SE225506. About two miles on good tracks & paths; may not finish until 22.30pm approx. 10 places only: please contact Helen Steward on 07760 8838
Thursday 23rd July, Botany (Thursdays), 10:30am
Wild Ingleborough - Ashes Pasture YWT survey. Joint meeting with Bradford Botany Group. Meet at reserve entrance SD776783. On B6479 North of Selside. Roadside parking at SD777782 or if full at SD771789 (10 mins walk). Please car share if possible - Ring Bruce, or meet at venue. Bring packed lunch. Boots /wellies usually advisable. More details/directions from Bruce: 07397 093284. Leader: Leader: Bruce Brown
Saturday 1st August, Summer Visits, 10:30am
Beekeeping. Park at Ashlands Primary School, LS29 8JY. Numbers limited to 10. Please contact Helen Steward on 07760 883865 to reserve your place. Suits provided but bring wellies and Marigolds! Leader: Martin Johnson - 07970 069247
A YEAR IN NATURE 2025
Print copy available
£5 to members (plus postage)
Wharfedale Naturalists have produced an annual review for almost eighty years. We have an extensive archive of articles and records about our local wildlife to be read and enjoyed.
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