Marsh fritillary butterflies, orchids and dragonflies to be seen at the Dunsdon National Nature Reserve due to it's rare culm grassland. Meet at 11.00 am in the car park (Map Ref 301 081). Bring a packed lunch and stout footwear. Rough but level walking. Followed by a visit to nearby Vealand Farm reserve with a possible cream tea afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK

Flowers, butterflies and dragonflies at the Devon Birds reserve at Godborough on the outskirts of Bideford. Meet at 11.00 am at the entrance below the A39 viaduct (Map Ref SS 435 273). Bring a packed lunch. Followed by a visit to a privately owned farm at Cornborough for more flowers and sea views (Map Ref SS 418 282). Possible cream tea afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK

A walk around Torrington Common for trees, flowers, birds and butterflies. Meet at 11.00 am in the Torrington Common, Great Torrington, Devon - free lower car park. Bring a packed lunch. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK

National BNA AGM & Field Day at Perivale Wood - Hosted by the Selborne Society. 31st August 2019 August 31, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

By popular request a walk along the Tarka Trail. Meet at the former Bideford railway station (paying public car park about 100 yards away by the road to Barnstaple) at 11.00 am. Bring a packed lunch as we will be going as far as the iron bridge and also taking in the salt marshes and the River Yeo. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK

A fungus foray within the grounds of RHS Rosemoor at Torrington led by local expert John Willetts (so we need a good tun out to support him). Meet at the lower car park at 11.00 am FREE ENTRY. There is a good restaurant, shop and plant sales on site. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK

We shall be participating again at the wildlife exhibition run by St John's Garden Centre. Elizabeth Fowler will organise the rota. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK

Annual General Meal at the Royal Hotel, Bideford in the fascinating Kingsley room. 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm. Followed by entertainment, after which you will have the opportunity to discuss your ideas for outings for your branch next year.