Welcome! Gloucestershire Naturalists’ Society (GNS) is the natural history recording organisation for Gloucestershire, UK, recording all of the flora and fauna in the county. The society publishes a quarterly newsletter, a journal and an annual bird report as well as organising lectures and field meetings. The society was formed in 1948 with the aim of promoting an interest in the varied wildlife of the county. At the same time, it assumed the task of recording the county’s flora and fauna. To assist in this, the society appoints and supports county recorders for all aspects of wildlife.
Our next event
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Date: 27/08/2020 Time: 14:00 - 17:00 |
CANCELLED - Selsley Common
Selsley Common, Woodchester Please note that this event has been CANCELLED. An afternoon stroll to see late flowering limestone plants. Hopefully autumn lady’s-tresses Spiranthes spiralis will be at their best. We will also visit some of the many... |
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