HNHS | Meetings

This calendar has been compiled by the Hertfordshire Natural History Society (HNHS) on behalf of natural history organisations in Hertfordshire. The type of event is colour coded: Outdoor events, Indoor meetings.

Mon 06 Oct 2025 (9.30am)

Bird-watching walk: location tba.

A mystery walk. Venue to be decided approximately one week before the date.

Organised by: RSPB South East Herts Group

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Tue 07 Oct 2025 (10.30pm)

Bryophyte Group meeting

Autumn / winter meetings continue as long as light allows. Details are circulated to the bryophyte group.

Organised by: Hertfordshire Natural History Society

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Thu 09 Oct 2025 (8pm)

Keeping Hertfordshire's wildlife on the record

Hertfordshire Natural History Society (HNHS) this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. HNHS Secretary David Utting will compare the enthusiasms and methods of its august Victorian founders with those of modern day naturalists who keep track of our county’s wildlife.

Organised by: RSPB Harpenden Local Group

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Sat 18 Oct 2025 (10am)

Northaw Great Wood for fungi

Park and meet at the car park

Organised by: British Naturalists Association, Herts Branch

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Sat 18 Oct 2025 (2pm - 5.30pm)

HNHS Autumn Meeting and 150th AGM

The Autumn Meeting and AGM will take place at the offices of Affinity Water, Tamblin Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EZ.

Programme:

2.00 pm: Welcome – Peter Tallantire, Chair, Herts Natural History Society

2:05 pm The Water Situation in Hertfordshire - Alister Leggatt, Integrated Catchment Manager, Affinity Water

2.15 pm: Update on the Hertfordshire Dragonfly Atlas - Roy Woodward, Hertfordshire County Recorder

2:50 pm: Update on the Hertfordshire Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles Atlas

Organised by: Hertfordshire Natural History Society

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Wed 22 Oct 2025 (9.45am)

Amwell bird walk

HMWT Amwell. Meet by 9.45 in Amwell Lane, near the War Memorial, Great Amwell. Nearest Postcode: SG12 9SS.

Organised by: RSPB South East Herts Group

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Sun 02 Nov 2025 (9.30am)

King's Meads bird walk

King’s Meads. Meet in the car park, Burgage Lane, Ware at 9.30am. Postcode SG12 9XD.

Organised by: RSPB South East Herts Group

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Tue 04 Nov 2025 (10.30am)

Bryophyte Group meeting

Autumn / winter meetings continue as long as light allows. Details are circulated to the bryophyte group.

Organised by: Hertfordshire Natural History Society

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Sat 06 Dec 2025 (9.30am)

Ashley and North Met Gravel Pits for winter wildfowl

Looking for winter wildfowl and regular visiting Goosanders. Meet at LVRP Turnford Brook car park by 9.30. Nearest postcode: EN8 0LU.

Organised by: RSPB South East Herts Group

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Tue 09 Dec 2025 (10.30am)

Bryophyte Group meeting

Autumn / winter meetings continue as long as light allows. Details are circulated to the bryophyte group.

Organised by: Hertfordshire Natural History Society

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Hertfordshire Wildlife Calendar of Events

is compiled by HNHS on behalf of natural history organisations in Hertfordshire.

You will be very welcome at all the events listed, you do not need to be a member and the notes indicate where a charge or donation is requested.

For field meetings please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and shoes, take field guides, a hand lens and binoculars if you have them.

Children under 16 must the accompanied at all times by a parent or other appointed adult.

Dogs are not permitted on any walks or field meetings (unless indicated).

HNHS cannot accept any responsibility for details of other organisations' meetings included in this list and you may wish to contact the relevant organisation beforehand in case of any last minute changes.