Events
These are the events we are planning in 2019. Some dates and times are yet to be confirmed, please return to this page at a later date for final details.
March 20th 8pm Newt evening.
We hope to see 3 different newt species. Meet at Winkfield, Station Road (opposite the rectory at All Saints). Places limited - please let Tony Hutson know (hutson.t@btinternet.com) if you plan to attend. A second date may be possible if there is enough interest.
April 26th 7:30pm Sausage Supper and Nightingale walk
The scrubby thicket beside the railway line is perfect nightingale habitat, and the annual nightingale walk has become a popular event in the village calendar. We will start with a sausage supper at Downsview Cottage, Riddens Lane, before following footpaths towards the railway. Huddled together in the darkness, we'll wait until one or more nightingales burst into song.
Early May date tbc Botanical survey of National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) permanent plots at Plumpton College. All welcome, no previous botanical experience necessary.
June/July date tbc Monitoring of NPMS grassland plot on the downs above Plumpton College. We hope to record orchids in flower. All welcome, no previous botanical experience necessary.
June 28th Tree walk at Markstakes Common
August date tbc Monitoring of NPMS plots, Plumpton College. All welcome, no previous botanical experience necessary.
Autumn date tbc Talk about local ‘Big Trees’
November 25th AGM
March 20th 8pm Newt evening.
We hope to see 3 different newt species. Meet at Winkfield, Station Road (opposite the rectory at All Saints). Places limited - please let Tony Hutson know (hutson.t@btinternet.com) if you plan to attend. A second date may be possible if there is enough interest.
April 26th 7:30pm Sausage Supper and Nightingale walk
The scrubby thicket beside the railway line is perfect nightingale habitat, and the annual nightingale walk has become a popular event in the village calendar. We will start with a sausage supper at Downsview Cottage, Riddens Lane, before following footpaths towards the railway. Huddled together in the darkness, we'll wait until one or more nightingales burst into song.
Early May date tbc Botanical survey of National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) permanent plots at Plumpton College. All welcome, no previous botanical experience necessary.
June/July date tbc Monitoring of NPMS grassland plot on the downs above Plumpton College. We hope to record orchids in flower. All welcome, no previous botanical experience necessary.
June 28th Tree walk at Markstakes Common
August date tbc Monitoring of NPMS plots, Plumpton College. All welcome, no previous botanical experience necessary.
Autumn date tbc Talk about local ‘Big Trees’
November 25th AGM
