BOTANY
The Botany Group holds its meetings every other Tuesday from end of April to mid August usually for the whole day. The meetings vary from those sites very close to Grassington eg Kilnsey park, the banks of the Wharfe, to further afield eg the west coast for dune systems, reserves in Cumbria and our National Natures Reserves as around Ingleborough. In this way we can become familiar with plants that are not on our doorstep and sites away from limestone grassland.
Our aim is to be able to identify the most common plants, and gradually learn the less common ones as those from the board walk at Malham or the Orchids at Kilnsey Park. We also take an interest in the different Grasses, Sedges and Rushes. Often birds and butterflies and other wildlife catch our attention.
At any meeting we record all the plants we see – if we can! – providing a useful record for further visits to the same site.
We are a friendly group and welcome complete beginners and those with more experience.
Botany Visits
Here’s what is coming up soon.
In view of the Chief Medical Officer's advice on 17th March 2020 regarding 'gatherings' the Committee have decided to postpone all forthcoming meetings and activities. We hope that you will keep well and have a lovely summer and that we are able to meet again at the President's Evening on 26th September 2020.
VISIT REPORTS
News 03 Jul 20
"A Flower for Wharfedale" Hanneke reports that the Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) has been chosen as the winner of Flower for Wharfedale receiving 20% of the vote. The judges announcement says
Botany Update 18th June 2020
Much has changed since the last update in mid-May, but there are still Birdseye Primroses to be seen and Red Campion. The introductory picture shows some of the common summer
Treasurer’s natural treasures
Ann has been out and about to capture some natural treasures for us to enjoy. I've picked out a dozen of my favourites, but need help with the identification
News 03 Jul 20
"A Flower for Wharfedale" Hanneke reports that the Foxglove (Digitalis Purpurea) has been chosen as the winner of Flower for Wharfedale receiving 20% of the vote. The judges announcement says
Botany Update 18th June 2020
Much has changed since the last update in mid-May, but there are still Birdseye Primroses to be seen and Red Campion. The introductory picture shows some of the common summer
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