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September 2019
By popular request a walk along the Tarka Trail – Sunday September 15th
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
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A fungus foray within the grounds of RHS Rosemoor – Sunday October 6th
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
Find out more »Wildlife exhibition run by St John’s Garden Centre – Sunday October 12th and 13th
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
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Annual General Meal at the Royal Hotel, Bideford – Saturday November 9th
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.
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Annual birdwatching bonanza – Sunday December 8th
Annual birdwatching bonanza. Meet at the Barnstaple Leisure Centre car park at 9.00 am to amalgamate into fewer cars. Visiting Dart's Farm, Goosemoor, Bowling Green Marsh, River Clyst and the Goat Walk. Bring a packed lunch, warm clothes and a hot drink. Level walking. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK
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Tamar Lakes and beyond – Sunday January 19th 2020
Tamar Lakes and beyond. Meet at 11.00 am at the Lower Lake car park (Map Ref SS 295 107). A quick visit to the Upper Lake then on to Maer Marshes and on the way home stop at Bursdon Moor for possible hen harrier, merlin, short eared owl and barn owl. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK
Find out more »February 2020
Annual Indoor Meeting
The British Naturalists’ Association is pleased to present speaker Rupert Kirkwood, well-known local vet and kayaker, whose talk - "Up the creek…….and beyond" will be at The Castle Centre, Barnstaple Friday 21st February at 7.30 pm. Entrance £3.00 includes tea/coffee & biscuits. Members and non-members welcome! Raffle and book stall.
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Field trip – Seaton Wetlands
Sunday March 8th A visit to the superb Seaton Wetlands reserve alongside the River Axe. Meet at The Barnstaple Leisure Centre car park to amalgamate into fewer cars at 9.30 am or go direct and meet in the adjacent free cemetery car park (Map Ref SY 248 915) (post code EX12 2SP) at 11.00am. Level walking. Bring a packed lunch.
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Field Trip – Halsdon Nature Reserve
Sunday April 19th A woodland walk in Halsdon Nature Reserve bordering the River Torridge for Spring flowers and possibly kingfishers, pied flycatchers and sand martins. Meet at the lower entrance (Map Ref SS 560 117) at 11.00 am. Sturdy footwear, level walking. Bring a packed lunch.
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Field Trip – Near Bradworthy
Sunday May 17th Discover the flora and fauna of the privately owned Field Irish Farm near Bradworthy which has been farmed alongside nature for generations. Meet at 11.00am at (Map Ref SS 345 154) Bring a packed lunch. Stout footwear. Possible cream tea afterwards.
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