The Role of Lichens in Shaping our World
Wednesday, 1 February 2012 at 14:30
Prof. Mark Seward will give a presentation on the importance of Lichen in shaping our environment.
Mark is Honorary Research Professor at Bradford University and Honorary Professor at Lincoln University.
He has a strong interest in biomonitoring pollution, particularly of heavy metals and radionuclides.
He has written more than 430 scientific papers, mostly concerned with biomonitoring, urban ecology, lichens, biodeterioration and the history of botany.
Joint Meeting with Doncaster Movie Makers
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 19:15
Another chance for 'Nats' members to display their photographic or filming skills.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012 at 14:30
Dr Roger Key, President of the Yorkshire Naturalists' Union will give an illustrated talk on "Mad Bug Men".
Tales of a number of enthusiastic naturalists who have a fascination with insects and invertebrates. Including former Doncaster Naturalists Honorary Life Member and renown authority on Diptera, the late Dr Peter Skidmore.
Short presentations by members
Wednesday, 21 March 2012 at 19:15
An opportunity for Society members to display their ideas, discoveries and observations to other members of the Society. All contributors welcome.
The Importance of Brownfield Sites for Biodiversity
Saturday, 24 March 2012 at 09:15
The Yorkshire Naturalists' Union Conference 2012
BOOKING ESSENTIAL - See YNU Website
University of York
National Science Learning Centre, Siwards Way, Y10 5DD
Registration 9.15am
Morning session:
What Works Best for Biodiversity?
Afternoon sessions:
Managing Change; Biodiversity shifts and succession
Challenging perceptions of brownfield sites
YNU Website
Wednesday, 4 April 2012 at 14:30
Society members Paul and Joyce Simmons will whisk us off to warmer environs: An illustrated talk on the wildlife and landscapes of Morocco and Egypt.
Indoor venue locations: