Congratulations to former Herts Bird Club chairman and bird recorder Ken Smith who has been awarded the BTO Tucker Medal for his outstanding service to the Trust.
Go to BTO Medal Winners for more information.
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Autumn Meeting and AGM
Don't miss our Autumn Meeting on Saturday 3 November, together with the Society's Annual General Meeting. It is taking place from 2pm to 5.30pm at the offices of Affinity Water in Tamblin Way, Hatfield, AL10 9AZ.
The keynote speakers are Matt Dodds, Planning and Biodiversity Manager at the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, and limacologist Chris de Feu, whose efforts to gain a fair hearing for slugs have included an appearance on the BBC's 2018 Springwatch programme.
Matt will be talking about his role in scrutinising development proposals in our county with a view to protecting, improving and creating wildlife habitats. Chris, in addition to sharing his enthusiasm for slugs will be holding an identification workshop. You are actively invited bring your own slug finds to the meeting (click 'read more' for Chris's collecting and transportation advice)!
Day 2 of Festival of Wildlife called-off!
High winds and anticipated rain mean a decision has reluctantly been taken to cancel the second day of the 2018 Festival of Wildlife.
Festival of Wildlife - Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July
Make a date with the 2018 Festival of Wildlife! Organised by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust in association with Hertfordshire Natural History Society and Tarmac plc, it takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Panshanger Park, near Hertford on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July (10am to 4pm).