Flora and Fauna
This Flora and Fauna is a practical ecology group.
Meeting monthly on the third Wednesday 2pm – 5pm. Some whole days that will involve travelling. You may get wet and dirty!
| Group Leader | |
|---|---|
| David Beeson | floraandfauna@andoveru3a.co.uk |
Flora and Fauna Programme for 2024/2025
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| Dec 18th | Dormouse and / or harvest mouse surveying for TVBC. Skills provided during the session with the hope that folks will use those skills over the Xmas time to help TVBC locate both species locally. This will inform planning decisions and encourage the local conservation strategy |
| Jan 15th | How woodlands work Fungal growth expt. Mushrooms / Mucor Yoghurt. Wine making kit available |
| Feb 19th | Small mammals of Harewood - indoor |
| Mar 19th | Tadpoles under the microscope (Demo) Newts Early woodland plants MERLIN |
| Apr 16th | Plants for (nearly) free Cuttings Primroses and cowslips. |
| May 21st | Early orchids of Salisbury Plain. Merlin bird app. |
| Jun 18th | Badger walk along Test Way Late spring flowers |
| Jul 16th | Slow worm distribution. Summer butterflies. Set up MOTH TRAP at FE on 15th 7pm plus NIGHT WALK MOTH TRAP results from 8am on 16th |
| Aug 20th | GEOLOGY FIELD TRIP Meet in parking off the A34 Exploring the KINGSCLERE ANTICLINE |
| Sep 17th | New Forest day Badgers and seashore |
| Oct 15th | Mosses, lichens and fungi of Harewood Forest |
| Nov 19th | Trees |
| Dec 17th | Harvest mouse survey at Bury Hill for TVBC |