TALKS

The Upper Wharfedale Field Society organise talks and lectures on a wide range of subjects by members and guest speakers.

Talks are normally held at the Octagon Theatre: Devonshire Institute (Town Hall) in Grassington. Please see our calendar for any forthcoming talks.

The Upper Wharfedale Field Society organise talks and lectures on a wide range of subjects by members and guest speakers.

Talks are normally held at the Octagon Theatre: Devonshire Institute (Town Hall) in Grassington. Please see our calendar for any forthcoming talks.

Ideas for talks

Do you know of a speaker who could contribute to our winter talks, or perhaps you have a topic you would like to share. If so, then please email your name, contact number, title and a brief description of the talk to us at President@uwfs.org.uk and we will get back to you.

Forthcoming Talks

Here’s what is coming up soon.

Talk: Nature’s Calendar

September 21 @ 19:30 - 20:30

What effect has recent weather had on wildlife? Does climate change affect timings in nature? Nature’s Calendar is a citizen science project that helps scientists discover answers to these questions. The project records events from leaf buds bursting to blackberries ripening. The contributions that are made add to a long biological record that dates back as far as 1736.

Talk: The Rarity Garden

October 5 @ 19:30 - 20:30

Richard spent 10 years in a coastguard cottage on the cliffs of the Yorkshire coast keeping detailed journals of the wildlife in his garden. Based on his book of the same name you’ll be inspired by Richard’s lifelong dedication to the natural world. It offers moments of wonder and deep reflection.

All Scheduled Talks