2025 Branch Events
Field trips are open to all, with a small fee of £2 payable by non-members. Annual membership is only £5 for an individual and represents excellent value, so either join in advance or print off a membership form and join on the day.
Please note:
Remember to bring a packed lunch, stout footwear, and waterproof clothing.
You may be at risk from Lyme Disease when you visit the countryside. Lyme Disease is a relatively uncommon infection in the UK but it has recently started to occur more frequently. It is caused by a bacterium carried by ticks. People who walk in the countryside, especially those walking through grass, rough vegetation, or wild areas such as heathland, are more at risk.
For more information visit the Lyme Disease Action website.
Check the website for the latest status and updates on planned field trips.
Young persons under the age of 18 are welcome to attend all meetings. However, as the Yorkshire Branch of the BDS has no member registered under the Children’s Act, their parent or guardian must accompany them. The leader of an event should also be consulted in advance if children wish to attend.
Thursday 29th May
Sheffield & Tinsley Canal
A project of four visits to the S9 area of Sheffield, along the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal.
Leader – Alistair Mclean
Location – SK 3923 8984
For further details of this visit and the later dates please contact – Alistair.McLean@sheffieldmuseums.org.uk
Future dates – 26/06/2025, 31/07/2025, 28/08/2025 (meeting location to be confirmed)
Sunday 27th July
Keldy Beaver Ponds and Tranmire Bog
An opportunity to visit the Forestry Commission’s Beaver Project where dragonfly recording has taken place over the last five years. While the chance of seeing a Beaver is slim, you will be able to see the incredible work they have done along with the odonata that inhabit the pools. To date 17 species have been recorded including Golden-ringed Dragonfly.
In the afternoon there should be opportunity to go to Tranmire Bog for Keeled Skimmer.
Leader – Keith Gittens
Places are limited, so please book with the leader in advance.
Meet 10.30am in the layby – SE 77635 90825
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Strong footwear recommended. Bring a packed lunch if you plan to stay all day.
Contact – vc62@yorkshiredragonflies.org.uk, 07903 449509
Saturday 16th August
Strensall Common MTA
Joint meeting with Freshwater Habitats Trust to explore the numerous ponds of the Military Training Area. An FHT Flagship Ponds site, to date 19 species of Odonata have been recorded. Distance 3 – 4 miles.
Meet 10am at Scott Moncrief Road Car Park, SE 63598 59818
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Leaders – Keith Gittens, Anne Carter
Bring a packed lunch, strong footwear recommended.
Contact – vc62@yorkshiredragonflies.org.uk, 07903 449509
Sunday 24th August
Forest of Flowers
Joint meeting with Cleveland Field Naturalists. Due to popularity a return visit to explore this private rewilding project. To date 18 species have been recorded.
Leader – Keith Gittens
Meet 10.30am at the farm – SE 54413 65413,
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Bring a packed lunch, strong footwear recommended.
Contact – vc62@yorkshiredragonflies.org.uk, 07903 449509
YNY Vice-county Excursions
As YDG is affiliated to the YNU you are welcome to join their events.
VC61 – South-east Yorkshire
Saturday 9th August – Hotham Carrs SSSI
VC62 – North-east Yorkshire
Saturday/Sunday 17th/18th May – Sleightholmedale
VC63 – South-west Yorkshire
Saturday 21st June – Hatfield Moor
VC64 – Mid-west Yorkshire
Saturday 5th July – Kingdale Head Farm (nr Ingleton)
VC65 – North-west Yorkshire
Saturday 19th July – Bolton Castle Estate – Cobscar Rake & Redmire Quarry, Wensleydale
For further information please visit the YNU website – https://www.ynu.org.uk