Archive of Events 2025

10th May: Join us to see the Spring Flowers in Gillfield Wood as we celebrate the work of Bob Warburton who studied the wood in 1975. Learn some local history. Meet at the Cross Scythes at 2pm. We will walk down Totley Hall Lane into the wood and weather permitting stop at the picnic site before returning to Totley by bus or on foot.

 17th May: Bird and butterfly walk with Stuart Davies. Meet Totley Hall Lane at 8:30am. Please bring your own binoculars.

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Outdoor Events

All events are free to members. Non-members will be charged £3.00 to cover costs.

14th June: River dipping 1-3pm with Paul Hancock Meet at the bottom of Totley Hall Lane. Adults must accompany children.

12th July: Butterflies walk – 1-3pm - led by Stuart Davies Meet as usual in Totley hall lane.

September:

Bat walk – with Dave Gash. No date has been fixed yet so keep an eye on the website for further details. We will try to borrow some bat detectors.

12th October: Mammal trapping with Paul Hancock and Val Clinging from SORBY – time to be confirmed.

8th November: Fungi Walk with Ziggi Senkans and Paul Hudson. Probably a 10am start but we will confirm later.

Practical Conservation Sessions, led by a Ranger.

Wear suitable clothing & footwear. Tools, PPE and light refreshments are provided by the Ranger.

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Sunday 7th September

Saturday 4th October

Sunday 2nd November

Saturday 29th November

Further dates will be announced when they have been agreed with the new ranger.

For further information please contact FOGW Secretary and Conservation lead Andy Brewster.

 

Andrew Brewster <fogwsecretary@gmail.com>