Summer outings are for paid-up MFS members only. Members of the public and non-MFS members are invited to the winter talks programme from November. If you would like to become a member, please click here for membership application details: Membership
Summer Programme 2024
Tuesday 16th April Training Workshop on Owl Pellets and Bone Identification, with Ric Morris. Guilsfield.
Friday 26th April Roundton Hill, Old Churchstoke NNR and SSSI. Wildlife-rich hillfort, woodland, scrub, stream, views Organisers – Fran Holland, Jane Phillips, Jane Hudson. By car. (SO293946)
Wednesday 22nd May Llanymynech Rocks Nature Reserve/Golf Course. Limestone flora, orchids, butterflies, birds, views. Organisers – Philippa Young, Debbie Freeman, Maureen Preen. By car. (SJ265220)
Monday 24th June Vaynor Farm, Llanidloes. Woodland of varying ages, hay and cut meadow habitats, interesting flora and fauna. Organisers – Judy Abbey, Liz Wilson By car (SN983842)
Tuesday 9th July National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthney, nr Carmarthen. Glasshouse, meadows, NNR, birds of prey Organiser – Sue Southam. (By coach)
Saturday 17th August The Hollies, nr Wem. Working farm using Silvopastoral Agroforestry, grazing animals with trees, forest garden. Organisers- Lizzie Beare and Liz Wilson. By car (SJ555311)
Sunday 22nd September Montgomeryshire Canal, Berriew. River, historic village, fields, towpath, aqueducts, lime kilns. Organisers – Maureen Preen, Debbie Freeman, Philippa Young. By car. (SJ188005)
Thursday 24th October Pont Llogel . Fungus foray – churchyard and mixed woodland, riverside path, meadows, waxcaps and more Organisers – Sue and Steve Southam, Les Hughes (mycologist) By car (SJ032155)
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Winter Programme: – Saturdays at 2.30pm in the Methodist Church, Welshpool SY21 7JP, except for December’s Christmas Lunch. Non-MFS members are welcome to talks, with a £3 charge on the door. Tea available for a small cost.
For previous programmes click here.