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The aim of the Society is to celebrate, publicise and study all aspects of the natural world.

25/10/2026

The Heath Players Presents. Authur Millers The Crucible -

Heath Players proudly present Arthur Miller’s powerful and gripping drama, The Crucible, directed by Jo Gladstone and Chrissie Fordham. As Tickets aproach sell out, and less then a week to go, don't miss your chance to see the Dramatic event of the year

07/10/2026

A date for your diary. Perhaps an opportunity to quiz our local MP on issues impacting nature in the Stort Valley such as the recent pollution incident in the river.

I’m really looking forward to holding my town hall meeting on climate and nature in Bishop’s Stortford on 30th October!

I’ll be in conversation with former Bishop’s Stortford Climate Group chair Louise Tennekoon and taking questions from the audience 💬

Book your place and join us! 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ESSydfFu3N

30/09/2026

excellent news from the Friends of the Southern Country Park.

17/08/2026

Wed 19th August 10.00am. Rushy Mead Pond dipping in the river.
TL49792 19756. W3W humid.dozen.copies
CM22 7QL. Parking is on the grass verge opposite the entrance to the Reserve and do please take great care crossing the road because cars travel at speed. The aim of the visit to this reserve will be to sample for invertebrates in the river Stort with the aim of compiling a Trent Biotic Index for Water Quality.

11/07/2026

Field event at Rushy Mead Wed 15th cancelled.
The middle of next week looks as if there's going to be another peak in the temperatures before what looks like a thundery breakdown the following weekend. I am taking a decision to cancel the field event at Rushy Mead because it is not going to be pleasant or sensible working in temperatures approaching 30 degrees centigrade. If you know of anyone who is planning to come along can you please let them know.

07/07/2026

Wednesday 15th July 10.00am

Rushy Mead Nature Reserve.
TL49792 19756.
W3W humid.dozen.copies CM22 7QL.
Insects on nettles. We shall use a variety of sampling techniques to record as much Invertebrate life as possible in order to provide records for this Reserve. It will be a good opportunity for people to learn about insect and invertebrate identifications. Parking is on the grass verge opposite the entrance to the reserve and do please take great care crossing the road because cars travel at speed.

11/01/2026

Dear Nature Group Members and Associate Members Just a reminder that we have got two events coming up next week.
The first of these is a field visit on Wednesday 14th January consisting of a walk down the river from Spellbrook Lock primarily for winter bird life. We shall be looking over Hallingbury Marsh SSSI and then progress down the river overlooking Hallingbury Mill Marsh, crossing the river at Tednambury Loch and returning over the railway crossing point to Spellbrook Lane. The route is just under two miles gentle walking but it could be muddy in places. There is roadside parking in Dell Lane but take care of traffic and potholes. TL 49168 17570. W3W sheets. fall. scuba CM22 7SG. These field visits during the winter months are always going to be weather dependent and currently the forecast for next Wednesday is not great so it is possible that there will be a cancellation at reasonably short notice. Please let me know if you are planning to attend and looking forward to your support.

09/12/2025

On Sunday 14th December we have got the Nature Group Big Forest Bird Watch Meet at 8:00 AM at the main entrance to the forest at Bush end. this will be a great opportunity for any novice birders because you will be teamed up with an experienced birder to help with identifications. If you are planning to come along do please be there promptly for 8:00 AM Because the main gate will be locked behind us and you will not be able to get in. The results will be contributed to the National Trust Eco Survey of the forest.

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