Explore more places
Join organised walks, excursions, surveys and visits to local natural areas that you might never discover alone.
People and places
Why join a field naturalists club?
Enjoy nature in good company, learn from others and take part in a community that values our natural world.
Come along and see what you discover.
Most clubs offer a mix of outdoor activities and indoor talks. You can start with a local outing, meet fellow nature lovers and take things at your own pace.
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Learn from others
Share knowledge of birds, plants, insects, fungi and geology with members who enjoy helping newcomers.
Meet like-minded people
Make friendships with people who enjoy nature, conversation, discovery and time outdoors.
Improve your wellbeing
Enjoy gentle activity, fresh air and the pleasure of noticing the natural world at your own pace.
Contribute to conservation
Many clubs participate in surveys, records, habitat projects and citizen science.
Keep discovering
Learn through talks, newsletters, guest speakers, special-interest groups and shared observations.
What happens at a club?
Activities vary, but often include monthly meetings, field trips, talks and outings. Some have special groups for birds, botany, fungi or other natural history interests. Many welcome prospective members to try an activity before joining.
You don't need to be an expert, and you don't have to know the names of everything you see. Field naturalists value learning together.