The New Year Plant Hunt is a three-hour survey to find as many species in flower as possible. Depending on numbers, we may split into two groups to record on either side of the River Parrett, which is the boundary between VC5 & VC6. Please come prepared with warm clothing and wet weather gear. Bring a packed lunch, drinks and a hand lens. Nearby car parks are mostly free on Sundays.
Meet at 10:45am for an 11:00 start, on the Town Bridge at ST300 371
Please book with Helena: helenacrouch@sky.com (07773 037001)
Shapwick Pavilion, Northbrook Road, Shapwick, TA7 9LN (ST4189 3822)
Join us for our annual social gathering (incorporating short AGM). Please bring a contribution to the shared lunch. Entries to the Photographic Competition will be on display, to be judged by the membership. There will be a return of the ever-popular quiz, short presentations highlighting exciting records, and plenty of opportunity for conversation.
Meet at 10:30am for coffee, ready for an 11:00 start, finish around 16:00
No need to book, but any enquiries, contact Helena: helenacrouch@sky.com (07773 037001)
This will be a meeting focusing on all aspects of recording, possibly including guidance on making and submitting records; use of the BSBI database (DDB); a demonstration of QGIS, a workshop on how to make a good herbarium specimen, use of plant ID Apps.
Tea/coffee and cake provided on arrival and during the day; please bring a packed lunch. A small donation towards costs would be appreciated.
Meet at 10:30am for coffee, ready for an 11:00 start, finish around 16:00
Please book with Val: grahamval57@gmail.com (07749 056788)
Shapwick Pavilion, Northbrook Road, Shapwick, TA7 9LN (ST4189 3822)
We are privileged to have John Poland, the author of “The Vegetative Key to the British Flora” and “The Field Key to Winter Twigs”, coming to give another workshop on vegetative plant identification. Please bring a hand lens and the Vegetative Key if you have it. Plant specimens will be provided.
Tea/coffee and cake provided on arrival and during the day; please bring a packed lunch. A small donation towards costs would be appreciated.
Meet at 10:30am for coffee, ready for an 11:00 start, finish around 16:00
Please book with Helena: helenacrouch@sky.com (07773 037001)