WELCOME TO THE DRONFIELD WILDLIFE AND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP
The Dronfield and District Natural History Society, which was replaced by the Dronfield Wildlife and Natural History Group in May 2015, was formed in April 1970 and continues to cater for a wide range of natural history interests. We are pleased to welcome into membership the interested beginner and the specialist.
ACTIVITIES
Outdoor field excursions are arranged in the Dronfield, North East Derbyshire and South Yorkshire areas during evenings, weekends and mid-week. Other excursions are arranged further a-field to the coast and other areas of special interest, as well as to established Nature Reserves (Entrance fees may have to be paid).
Contact Mick Fairest: 01246 413956 or Graham Gill: 01246 419327 for further information.
In addition, within the Dronfield Hall Barn Events, there are Natural History events open to all. These are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month and displayed in advance on the Dronfield Hall Barn Events page.
NEWSLETTERS
RECENT OUTINGS
In this section you can view our last six outings. These will be updated regularly as outings take place. Due to the COVID – 19 Pandemic our outings programme has been cancelled until further notice. OUTINGS WILL RESUME ONLY WHEN GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES RECOMMEND IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. Further updates will be posted on this page.
OUTINGS ARCHIVE
Click below to view our library of previous outings.
PARTNERS
The Dronfield Wildlife and Natural History Group works under the Dronfield Heritage Trust but also works alongside several other groups in the local area with related areas of interest. Occasionally we may organise events or outings in conjunction with other groups such as an outing with an emphasis on bird watching or night time species.
Information on our partners:
Debbie Alston
Debbie is an experienced wildlife tutor and gives talks, teaches wildlife related courses and leads walks in Derbyshire and neighbouring counties.
Website
debbiealston.co.uk
U3A bird watching group
The U3A Dronfield and District group consists of people with varying levels of knowledge who are keen to share their expertise and enjoyment of birds.
Website
u3asites.org.uk
Moss Valley Wildlife Group
The group was formed in 1982 to resist the threat of urban development in the valley, when the City of Sheffield was expanding. The Moss Valley Wildlife Group’s main purpose now is to bring together people who have an interest in conserving the flora, fauna and habitats found in the valley.
Website
www.mossvalleywildlife.org.uk
Lea Brook Valley
The aim of Dronfield’s Lea Brook Valley Project is to enhance the beauty, amenities and wildlife habitat of the valley, for the benefit of both the town and the wildlife.
Website
arocha.org.uk/our-activities/practical-conservation/partners-in-action/lea-brook-valley/
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
This is the only organisation in Derbyshire working to protect all wildlife throughout the county. The Trust manages 42 nature reserves and works to promote and care for the natural environment and raise awareness of wildlife issues across Derbyshire and beyond.
Website
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
