Invertebrate Evening at Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits. Learn about the invertebrates on the reserve and river. Pond dipping for aquatic invertebrates. Discover other insects, including daytime moths and grasshoppers. Nets and sampling trays provided. Parking in lay-by, on hard standing inside the gate, or in front of car wash SE143477. Mostly easy walking, experts on hand, usually 2 to 3 miles maximum. Please car share where possible. Leader: Steve Parkes - 07770 840156
Woodland Warble. Meet/park Heber’s Ghyll SE099472. Note: Some steep terrain! Possibility of spotted flycatcher, redstart or even wood warbler! Plus the usual woodland species. Mostly easy walking, experts on hand, usually 2 to 3 miles maximum. Please car share where possible. Leader: Karen Shackleton - 07790 707419
Middleton Woods and Crabtree Gill. The focus of the walk will be mainly botanical. Th route takes in the western part of Middleton Woods to Crabtree Gill, continues on Langbar Road and returns via Curly Hill, passing the Stubham Oak. Meet/park Ilkley Lido car park, SE118484. Mostly easy walking, experts on hand, usually 2 to 3 miles maximum. Please car share where possible. Leader: Bruce Brown - 07397 093284
Appletreewick - Reynard’s Gill and Paul’s Meadow. Meet at the New Inn pub car park SE052601. Lunch at pub (for parking permission). Then to Paul’s in pm. Please car share if possible - Ring Bruce, or meet at venue. Bring packed lunch. Boots /wellies usually advisable. More details/directions from Bruce: 07397 093284. Leader: Nyree Fearnley
Wharfedale Naturalists have produced an annual review for almost eighty years. We have an extensive archive of articles and records about our local wildlife to be read and enjoyed.