Calendar of botanical events in Hampshire
Please note that many organisations (including the Hampshire Flora Group and the Wildlife Trust) now require prior booking for all events, and you should check that the meeting accepts guests if you are not a member of the hosting organisation (if they do, they may expect a donation).
BSBI Recording sessions: Both Tony and Martin welcome a few people to assist on any session in the field.
December 2023
Thu 14 December 2023 10:00am-12:30pm
BSBI Recording Field trip: Chandler's Ford
Leader: Martin Rand. This is a personal trip for a limited number of people and you come entirely at your own risk. Recording Mistletoe abundance and hosts in suburban surroundings; a good chance to brush up on winter tree ID, too. Contact Martin for details
Sat 30 December 2023 10:00am- 1:00pm
BSBI New Year Plant Hunt Plant Hunt, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh
Leader: Martin Rand. Up to 3 hours' recording, cafe afterwards if you want. Register your interest with Martin.
January 2024
Tue 2 January 2024 10:00am- 2:00pm
BSBI New Year Plant Hunt Plant Hunt, Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh
Leader: Martin Rand. Up to 3 hours' recording, with cafe visit in the middle. Register your interest with Martin or through the BSBI's web page.
Sun 7 January 2024 10:30am
Southampton Natural History Society Field trip: Peartree Green - winter tree walk
Leader: Phil Budd. How to identify different tree species in winter. See SNHS web site for details
Sat 13 January 2024 1:30pm- 3:30pm
Southampton Natural History Society Field trip: Southampton Old Cemetery - Trees in winter
Leader: Phil Budd. Explore trees and their identification features in winter. See SNHS web site for details
February 2024
Sun 18 February 2024 2:00pm- 4:30pm
Southampton Natural History Society Field trip: Southampton Old Cemetery - Mosses and Ferns
Leader: Phil Budd. A walk to focus on the fascinating world of mosses and ferns. See SNHS web site for details
Sat 24 February 2024 10:00am-12:30pm
Hampshire Flora Group Field trip: Bishop's Waltham and Shedfield churchyards
Leader: Martin Rand. To study some of the more commonly escaped Crocus and Snowdrop taxa. Details and arrangements will be in Spring 2024 Flora News.
Sat 24 February 2024 10:30am-12:30pm
Southampton Natural History Society Field trip: Peartree Green - Mosses and Lichens
Leader: Phil Budd. A walk exploring the mosses and lichens to be found on the Green.. See SNHS web site for details
March 2024
Sat 16 March 2024 2:00pm- 4:00pm
Southampton Natural History Society Field trip: Southampton Old Cemetery - Early spring flowers and insects
Leader: Phil Budd. A walk identifying the early spring flowers and early insect life. See SNHS web site for details
April 2024
Wed 24 April 2024 10:30am- 4:30pm
BSBI Recording Field trip: Lepe and Inchmery
Leader: Martin Rand. This is a personal trip for a limited number of people and you come entirely at your own risk. Updating records along the coast and its hinterland. Contact Martin for details
Sun 28 April 2024 2:30pm- 5:30pm
Hampshire Flora Group Field trip: Valley Park woodlands
Leader: Martin Rand. Details and arrangements will be in Spring 2024 Flora News.
May 2024
Fri 3 May 2024 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Hampshire Flora Group Field trip: Otterbourne Hill Reservoir
Leader: Tristan Norton. Spring annuals of acid grassland. Details and arrangements will be in Spring 2024 Flora News.
Sat 11 May 2024 10:30am- 4:00pm
Hampshire and Dorset Flora Groups Field trip: Boscombe, Bournemouth
Leaders: Martin Rand and Rob Sharp. Details and arrangements will be in Spring 2024 Flora News.
Thu 16 May 2024 10:30am- 4:30pm
BSBI Recording Field trip: Hurst Spit
Leader: Martin Rand. This is a personal trip for a limited number of people and you come entirely at your own risk. Detailed recording of some Hampshire Notable species and a general update on the flora. Contact Martin for details
Sat 18 May 2024
Hampshire Flora Group / Sussex Recording Group Field trip: South Holt, Sussex / Hampshire
Leader: Clive Chatters. Woodland and arable on the South Downs. See Autumn 2023 Flora News for details
June 2024
Sat 1 June 2024 - Sun 2 June 2024 10:00am- 4:00pm
Hampshire Flora Group Workshop: Sedges
Leader: Martin Rand. A two-day workshop with one day at the bench and one day in the field. Details and arrangements will be in Spring 2024 Flora News.
Fri 7 June 2024 6:00pm- 8:30pm
Hampshire Flora Group Field trip: Otterbourne Hiil Reservoir and Hiltingbury Recreation Ground
Leader: Tristan Norton. Acid grassland notables. Details and arrangements will be in Spring 2024 Flora News.
Sat 8 June 2024 10:30am- 4:00pm
Hampshire Flora Group Field trip: Micheldever Spoil Heaps
Leader: Tony Mundell. Flora of bare chalk, grassland and scrub. See Autumn 2023 Flora News for details
July 2024
Sat 6 July 2024 10:30am- 6:00am
Hampshire Flora Group Field trip: Aldershot heathland, Long Bottom and Caesar's Camp
Leaders: Tony Mundell and Isobel Girvan. Joint with Surrey botanists. See Autumn 2023 Flora News for details
Thu 18 July 2024 10:30am- 4:30pm
BSBI Recording Field trip: Lepe and Inchmery
Leader: Martin Rand. This is a personal trip for a limited number of people and you come entirely at your own risk. Updating records along the coast and its hinterland. Contact Martin for details
August 2024
Sat 3 August 2024 10:30am- 4:00pm
Hampshire Flora Group Field trip: Micheldever Spoil Heaps.
Leader: Tony Mundell. Flora of bare chalk, grassland and scrub. See Autumn 2023 Flora News for details
Sat 24 August 2024 10:30am- 4:30pm
Hampshire and Dorset Flora Groups Field trip: Holt Heath, Dorset
Leader: Martin Rand. Details and arrangements will be in Spring 2024 Flora News.
Thu 29 August 2024 10:30am- 4:30pm
BSBI Recording Field trip: Hurst Spit
Leader: Martin Rand. This is a personal trip for a limited number of people and you come entirely at your own risk. Detailed recording of some Hampshire Notable species and a general update on the flora. Contact Martin for details