Recent news
‘The Gloucestershire Naturalist’ back issues
Just a quick note to say that more back issues of ‘The Gloucestershire Naturalist’ have been added to the publications section of the website and can be found here. Issues…
(UPDATED) – GNS meetings & COVID-19
UPDATE 22nd March – In light of the worsening situation and in accordance with government advice, we have now cancelled ALL meetings (indoor meetings and field meetings) until at least…
Field meetings
Some new field meetings have been added to the events calendar, taking us into the beginning of May. There are many more meetings planned through the spring and summer, so…
Website accessibility
Please note that the website now has a new tool for the benefit of anyone who has problems reading any part of the site, whether that be due to font…
Unlocking the Severn
‘Unlocking the Severn’ is a project that aims to restore 158 miles of river for shad to reach their natural spawning grounds once again. This will be achieved by installing…
AGM – 6th March
A reminder than the GNS Annual General Meeting will take place on 6th March, with a talk by Julian Hector, head of the BBC Natural History Unit. More information here….
Adder identification & survey workshop
News of an upcoming ‘Back From The Brink’ Adder identification and survey workshop for anyone interested in helping to survey for Adders in the Cotswolds. The training will take place…
16th Feb – Withington walk CANCELLED
Please note that the walk that was due to take place on Sunday 16th February has been cancelled due to safety concerns as a result of Storm Dennis. Strong winds…
New WeBS site in Gloucestershire
The Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) is a nationwide survey, administered by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), which aims to make monthly counts of water birds at as many wetlands…
Talk by Julian Hector at the AGM on 6th March
Gloucestershire Naturalists’ Society Presents: “Big Natural History Television and the Conservation of the Natural World”. A Talk by Julian Hector, head of the BBC Natural History Unit. Julian heads up the BBC…
Winter wildlife of the Cotswolds – 8th December, Edge Common/Haresfield Hill
On a fine winter’s day, the beech woods and the limestone grassland near Edge are lovely. The light flooding through onto the woodland floor, the twittering flocks of little birds…
WWT Slimbridge – Estuary Tower Opening Weekend – Lots of events – 16-17 Nov
WWT Slimbridge are having a huge celebratory weekend with lots of activities on 16th and 17th November. All the details and event booking information is on their website here. Join…