Our indoor programme of lectures starts in the Autumn. The venue for these is the Evergreen Hall, Cornhill, Allestree, Derby. For details on how to find this - click on or touch the button ‘MEETINGS VENUE’ on left.

All indoor meetings are on Fridays and start at 7.15pm.

During the spring and summer we have a varied programme of outdoor meetings, taking place in Derbyshire and neighbouring counties, to explore a wide range of wildlife. All non-members are welcome to join us - and you definitely don't have to be an expert!

Our Programme 2026

Talks for 2026 / 27

Friday 9th October at 7.15 p.m

An Illustrated Talk:

 The Forensic Science of DNA Applied to Nature

Forensic scientist Jim Campbell explores how forensic techniques have disrupted the analytical world and can be applied to many branches of nature. He explores the development of DNA testing and his company’s current work on Australian agriculture, culminating with a detective approach applied to the company’s pet cat. Yes, forensic science can sometimes be complicated but in this talk there’s something for everybody.

Watch this space for details of the remaining  talks for 2026 / 27