Yorkshire Naturalists' Union
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The Yorkshire Naturalists Union is an association of amateur and professional naturalists devoted to studying and recording Yorkshire's flora and fauna.
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As our four-year #YorkshireIn100Species project starts to draw to a close, trustee of The Garganey Trust, David Knight, brings us #97 - the limestone specialist plant Baneberry
www.neyedc.org.uk/100-species/...
www.neyedc.org.uk/100-species/...
#97 Baneberry by David Knight — neyedc
David’s chosen species is the enigmatic limestone plant Baneberry Actaea spicata . David moved to Yorkshire from Surrey in 1980 and has spent nearly 40 years in the conservation sector, recently r...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
As our four-year #YorkshireIn100Species project starts to draw to a close, trustee of The Garganey Trust, David Knight, brings us #97 - the limestone specialist plant Baneberry
www.neyedc.org.uk/100-species/...
www.neyedc.org.uk/100-species/...
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A few places are still available at this Saturday's Soldierfly training course with the excellent Derek Whitley at YWT's Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. This is a joint event with @ynuorg.bsky.social and @yorkswildlife.bsky.social, follow the link to book
Soldierfly ID Workshop (YWT Member's Exclusive Event) | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Learn how to ID specimens of soldierflies with expert Yorkshire naturalist Derek Whiteley.
www.ywt.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A few places are still available at this Saturday's Soldierfly training course with the excellent Derek Whitley at YWT's Potteric Carr Nature Reserve. This is a joint event with @ynuorg.bsky.social and @yorkswildlife.bsky.social, follow the link to book
Organised by Yoredale Nats (www.yoredalenaturalhistory.com), YNU held their 2025 AGM last Saturday. A good day was had by all, with 50 members attending and outgoing President Derek Whiteley's presidential address promoting the 'other' National Park in Yorkshire - the Peak District!
November 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Organised by Yoredale Nats (www.yoredalenaturalhistory.com), YNU held their 2025 AGM last Saturday. A good day was had by all, with 50 members attending and outgoing President Derek Whiteley's presidential address promoting the 'other' National Park in Yorkshire - the Peak District!
The new book 'Spiders & Harvestmen of Yorkshire - An Atlas', by Richard Wilson, is out now and available for purchase: www.naturebureau.co.uk/spiders-harv...
Over 384 pages, the book describes the history of spider and harvestmen recording across Yorkshire and its varied landscapes, with mapping.
Over 384 pages, the book describes the history of spider and harvestmen recording across Yorkshire and its varied landscapes, with mapping.
Spiders & Harvestmen of Yorkshire – An Atlas naturebureau.co.uk
NatureBureau - one company, two passions. NatureBureau is a design and ecological consultancy, established more than 30 years ago. We combine ecological expertise with a distinctive style in graphic d...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The new book 'Spiders & Harvestmen of Yorkshire - An Atlas', by Richard Wilson, is out now and available for purchase: www.naturebureau.co.uk/spiders-harv...
Over 384 pages, the book describes the history of spider and harvestmen recording across Yorkshire and its varied landscapes, with mapping.
Over 384 pages, the book describes the history of spider and harvestmen recording across Yorkshire and its varied landscapes, with mapping.
Cleveland Naturalists’ Field Club is one of Teesside’s oldest groups, founded in 1881. They promote an interest in all branches of natural history & assist members in discovering the world around them. The group holds field visits throughout spring & summer and talks in winter: clevelandnats.org.uk
Cleveland Naturalists' Field Club
The web site of the Cleveland Naturalists' Field Club
clevelandnats.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Cleveland Naturalists’ Field Club is one of Teesside’s oldest groups, founded in 1881. They promote an interest in all branches of natural history & assist members in discovering the world around them. The group holds field visits throughout spring & summer and talks in winter: clevelandnats.org.uk
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Calling all @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @ynuorg.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social members, there is a great indoor workshop on soliderflies coming up soon. I'll be there, and hope to see you too!
www.ywt.org.uk/events/2025-...
Or DM me for details
@uk-soldierflies.bsky.social
www.ywt.org.uk/events/2025-...
Or DM me for details
@uk-soldierflies.bsky.social
Soldierfly ID Workshop (YWT Member's Exclusive Event) | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Learn how to ID specimens of soldierflies with expert Yorkshire naturalist Derek Whiteley.
www.ywt.org.uk
October 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Calling all @sorbynathissoc.bsky.social @ynuorg.bsky.social @yorkswildlife.bsky.social members, there is a great indoor workshop on soliderflies coming up soon. I'll be there, and hope to see you too!
www.ywt.org.uk/events/2025-...
Or DM me for details
@uk-soldierflies.bsky.social
www.ywt.org.uk/events/2025-...
Or DM me for details
@uk-soldierflies.bsky.social
What's on this coming month? 📅
8th November - YNU Annual General Meeting
6th November - Shoresearch Survey - Filey Brigg Exposed Walkover (for more info: shoresearch-walkover-filey.eventbrite.co.uk)
www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
8th November - YNU Annual General Meeting
6th November - Shoresearch Survey - Filey Brigg Exposed Walkover (for more info: shoresearch-walkover-filey.eventbrite.co.uk)
www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
Events
The Yorkshire Naturalists' Union is devoted to studying and recording Yorkshire's flora and fauna. We are an association of amateur and professional naturalists covering a wide range of aspects of na...
www.ynu.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
What's on this coming month? 📅
8th November - YNU Annual General Meeting
6th November - Shoresearch Survey - Filey Brigg Exposed Walkover (for more info: shoresearch-walkover-filey.eventbrite.co.uk)
www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
8th November - YNU Annual General Meeting
6th November - Shoresearch Survey - Filey Brigg Exposed Walkover (for more info: shoresearch-walkover-filey.eventbrite.co.uk)
www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
It's a busy weekend for one of our affiliated societies - Butterfly Conservation Yorkshire - as they hold their Branch Open Day at Pannal Village Hall on Sunday 12th October, 10.00am-3.00pm. The full programme can be found on their website: www.yorkshirebutterflies.org.uk/branch-open-...
Butterfly Conservation Yorkshire
Yorkshire Branch Open Day
Sunday 12th October
Pannal Village Hall, Pannal, Harrogate HG3 1JG
10:00am to 3pm
10:00 Doors Open - Tea & Coffee available
10:30 Opening remarks, introductions
10:45 Sam ...
www.yorkshirebutterflies.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It's a busy weekend for one of our affiliated societies - Butterfly Conservation Yorkshire - as they hold their Branch Open Day at Pannal Village Hall on Sunday 12th October, 10.00am-3.00pm. The full programme can be found on their website: www.yorkshirebutterflies.org.uk/branch-open-...
Freshwater recorder Ray Goulder has just published his new book 'Village Ponds in the Yorkshire Wolds', which you can purchase via place.uk.com. The book seeks to integrate the history of village ponds with their present-day role as
wildlife habitats and places for amenity and relaxation.
wildlife habitats and places for amenity and relaxation.
October 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Freshwater recorder Ray Goulder has just published his new book 'Village Ponds in the Yorkshire Wolds', which you can purchase via place.uk.com. The book seeks to integrate the history of village ponds with their present-day role as
wildlife habitats and places for amenity and relaxation.
wildlife habitats and places for amenity and relaxation.
Hull Natural History Society has been recording & observing the wildlife of Hull & the East Riding since 1880. They welcome members of all levels of expertise and have a regular programme of activities - weekly meetings, outings, day trips and weekends away. Find out more: www.hullnats.org.uk
Hull Natural History Society
www.hullnats.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Hull Natural History Society has been recording & observing the wildlife of Hull & the East Riding since 1880. They welcome members of all levels of expertise and have a regular programme of activities - weekly meetings, outings, day trips and weekends away. Find out more: www.hullnats.org.uk
The Autumn programme of talks for 2025/2026 are now starting for many of our affiliated societies - this one is by Whiby Nats and is at a bargain price of £2 for non-members!
Sat 4th Oct 2025 at 2 pm
Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Our first talk of 2025/26
'What is the Non-native Species Inspectorate and what do we do?
Speaker Courtney Graham from the Animal and Plant Agency
Current projects and information about non- native species
Members £1, Visitors £2
Normanby Room Whitby Museum
Our first talk of 2025/26
'What is the Non-native Species Inspectorate and what do we do?
Speaker Courtney Graham from the Animal and Plant Agency
Current projects and information about non- native species
Members £1, Visitors £2
October 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The Autumn programme of talks for 2025/2026 are now starting for many of our affiliated societies - this one is by Whiby Nats and is at a bargain price of £2 for non-members!
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Yesterday we attended the Leeds MSc Biodiversity and Conservation field skills day alongside @ynuorg.bsky.social,
introducing students to biological recording. We've been attending the day for over 10 years and always enjoy the chance to share our knowledge of ecological data 👥
introducing students to biological recording. We've been attending the day for over 10 years and always enjoy the chance to share our knowledge of ecological data 👥
September 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Yesterday we attended the Leeds MSc Biodiversity and Conservation field skills day alongside @ynuorg.bsky.social,
introducing students to biological recording. We've been attending the day for over 10 years and always enjoy the chance to share our knowledge of ecological data 👥
introducing students to biological recording. We've been attending the day for over 10 years and always enjoy the chance to share our knowledge of ecological data 👥
NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social are holding a range of grassland fungi ID workshops and forays this autumn as part of their Yorkshire Waxcaps project. Click through to find out more, and how to register your interest: www.neyedc.org.uk/waxcaps
September 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
NEYEDC @teamneyedc.bsky.social are holding a range of grassland fungi ID workshops and forays this autumn as part of their Yorkshire Waxcaps project. Click through to find out more, and how to register your interest: www.neyedc.org.uk/waxcaps
What's on this month? 📅
8th Oct: Shoresearch Survey - South Landing Bioblitz
19th Oct: Bryological Section Excursion: Broughton Sanctuary (VC63) @ 10:00
25th Oct: Entomological Section AGM @ 10:30-15:30
For more info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
8th Oct: Shoresearch Survey - South Landing Bioblitz
19th Oct: Bryological Section Excursion: Broughton Sanctuary (VC63) @ 10:00
25th Oct: Entomological Section AGM @ 10:30-15:30
For more info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
September 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM
What's on this month? 📅
8th Oct: Shoresearch Survey - South Landing Bioblitz
19th Oct: Bryological Section Excursion: Broughton Sanctuary (VC63) @ 10:00
25th Oct: Entomological Section AGM @ 10:30-15:30
For more info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
8th Oct: Shoresearch Survey - South Landing Bioblitz
19th Oct: Bryological Section Excursion: Broughton Sanctuary (VC63) @ 10:00
25th Oct: Entomological Section AGM @ 10:30-15:30
For more info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
'Find-a-Fungus' is a new citizen science initiative for #UKFungusDay. From 29 September - 10 October, join others across the UK in spotting, photographing and recording fungi to help collect valuable fungal data, which will be shared with the FRDBI. For more info: www.ukfungusday.co.uk/findafungus
Find a Fungus | UK Fungus Day
www.ukfungusday.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
'Find-a-Fungus' is a new citizen science initiative for #UKFungusDay. From 29 September - 10 October, join others across the UK in spotting, photographing and recording fungi to help collect valuable fungal data, which will be shared with the FRDBI. For more info: www.ukfungusday.co.uk/findafungus
Bradford Botany Group are a leading botany group with over 90 members. The group formed in 1983 after a local evening botany class was unwilling to separate, even after the timetabled class had finished! All are welcome, from beginner to professional. Find out more: sites.google.com/site/bradfor...
Bradford Botany Group
BRADFORD BOTANY GROUP
sites.google.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Bradford Botany Group are a leading botany group with over 90 members. The group formed in 1983 after a local evening botany class was unwilling to separate, even after the timetabled class had finished! All are welcome, from beginner to professional. Find out more: sites.google.com/site/bradfor...
What's on this month? 📅
9th September - Shoresearch Survey - Filey Brigg Sheltered/Spittle Bioblitz: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shoresearc...
For more info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
9th September - Shoresearch Survey - Filey Brigg Sheltered/Spittle Bioblitz: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shoresearc...
For more info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
August 29, 2025 at 7:25 AM
What's on this month? 📅
9th September - Shoresearch Survey - Filey Brigg Sheltered/Spittle Bioblitz: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shoresearc...
For more info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
9th September - Shoresearch Survey - Filey Brigg Sheltered/Spittle Bioblitz: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shoresearc...
For more info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
Calling all entomologists, recorders & hobbyists interested in #pollinators! PollAGen, a @nhm-london.bsky.social NERC-funded project, is looking to measure insect genomes to understand pollinator decline & needs donated specimens. Find out more here: www.benhs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
August 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Calling all entomologists, recorders & hobbyists interested in #pollinators! PollAGen, a @nhm-london.bsky.social NERC-funded project, is looking to measure insect genomes to understand pollinator decline & needs donated specimens. Find out more here: www.benhs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Introducing our Affiliated Societies! 🤝
First up is Barnsley Naturalist & Scientific Society, a group who bring together people with an interest in the natural world, having been recording for 150+ years. The group holds regular meetings, field trips & talks. Find out more: www.barnsleynats.org.uk
First up is Barnsley Naturalist & Scientific Society, a group who bring together people with an interest in the natural world, having been recording for 150+ years. The group holds regular meetings, field trips & talks. Find out more: www.barnsleynats.org.uk
Barnsley Nats
Natural History in Barnsley
www.barnsleynats.org.uk
August 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Introducing our Affiliated Societies! 🤝
First up is Barnsley Naturalist & Scientific Society, a group who bring together people with an interest in the natural world, having been recording for 150+ years. The group holds regular meetings, field trips & talks. Find out more: www.barnsleynats.org.uk
First up is Barnsley Naturalist & Scientific Society, a group who bring together people with an interest in the natural world, having been recording for 150+ years. The group holds regular meetings, field trips & talks. Find out more: www.barnsleynats.org.uk
What's on this month? 📅
9th Aug - VC61 Excursion
11th Aug - Shoresearch, South Landing
16th Aug - Yorkshire Dragonfly Group, Strensall Common
24th Aug - Yorkshire Dragonfly Group & Cleveland Field Nats: Forest of Flowers
24th Aug - Shoresearch, Runswick Bay
More info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
9th Aug - VC61 Excursion
11th Aug - Shoresearch, South Landing
16th Aug - Yorkshire Dragonfly Group, Strensall Common
24th Aug - Yorkshire Dragonfly Group & Cleveland Field Nats: Forest of Flowers
24th Aug - Shoresearch, Runswick Bay
More info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
August 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
What's on this month? 📅
9th Aug - VC61 Excursion
11th Aug - Shoresearch, South Landing
16th Aug - Yorkshire Dragonfly Group, Strensall Common
24th Aug - Yorkshire Dragonfly Group & Cleveland Field Nats: Forest of Flowers
24th Aug - Shoresearch, Runswick Bay
More info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
9th Aug - VC61 Excursion
11th Aug - Shoresearch, South Landing
16th Aug - Yorkshire Dragonfly Group, Strensall Common
24th Aug - Yorkshire Dragonfly Group & Cleveland Field Nats: Forest of Flowers
24th Aug - Shoresearch, Runswick Bay
More info: www.ynu.org.uk/news-events/...
The Yorkshire Crayfish Forum is hosting 'A Day of Crayfish Discovery' at Jerusalem Farm Education Centre, Halifax, HX2 6XJ on 21st August. Come along to learn more about our native white-clawed crayfish and what the forum are doing to protect this endangered species www.ywt.org.uk/yorkshire-cr...
July 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Yorkshire Crayfish Forum is hosting 'A Day of Crayfish Discovery' at Jerusalem Farm Education Centre, Halifax, HX2 6XJ on 21st August. Come along to learn more about our native white-clawed crayfish and what the forum are doing to protect this endangered species www.ywt.org.uk/yorkshire-cr...
The YNU have joined Bluesky! We an association of amateur and professional naturalists are devoted to studying and recording Yorkshire's natural history. We are one of the country's oldest wildlife organisations, dating back to 1861: www.ynu.org.uk
July 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The YNU have joined Bluesky! We an association of amateur and professional naturalists are devoted to studying and recording Yorkshire's natural history. We are one of the country's oldest wildlife organisations, dating back to 1861: www.ynu.org.uk