The videos below are from a trip in 2010 led by Sharon Flint
on the left to the River Wenning (stone Loach) and in the right to Austwick Moss of the Black-bellied Great Diving-beetle.

Links to Picture reports of recent events:-

Above:- Fungus Foray - Clapham Woods - 15 Oct 2011

Also Pictures and reports of:-
Dormouse at Freeholders Wood - Sept 2011

Opal Lichens - Settle - April 2011
lichens

Mosses of Giggleswick Churchyard - March 2011

Birds of Stocks Reservoir - 29 Jan 2011 below

CRAVEN CONSERVATION GROUP EVENTS Jan-Dec 2012 -Draft Events Jan-Dec 2013

The Craven Conservation Group Google Calendar is a public calendar. If you already have a Google calendar you can add single events o the whole calendar to your Google calendar automatically. For single events - click on the event and then click the Copy to my calendar button on the bottom right of the balloon. For the whole calendar just click the + Google calendar button on the bottom right

Wed 18 Jan 7.00 pm	Curry night at the Rushee Restaurant, Settle It’s bargain curry evening; bring a bottle and a friend. Please confirm with Dave on 01729 841157 by Monday 16th if you wish to come.
Wed 1 Feb 7.30 pm	Big Game, Small Month: A first impression of Africa Illustrated presentation by Tony and Carol Dilger on their South African adventures. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle Entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.
Wed 22 Feb 7.30 pm	Cave Conservation Project Illustrated presentation by Andrew Hinde of Natural England. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.
Sat 25 Feb 10.00 am	Bird life at Long Preston Deeps Join Adrian Shepherd and Ian Court, enjoy the birdlike at this special project site and find out about recent work to conserve tree sparrows. Meet at Settle pool to share transport, as parking is limited at Cow Bridge. Expect a full day in the field. Further details from Dave on 01729 841157
Wed 7 Mar 7.30 pm	Sky dancers; the story of hen harriers Illustrated presentation by Blanaid Denman of the RSPB on this project to conserve the species in the UK uplands. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.
Mon 12 Mar 7.30 pm	Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come to the Meeting Room, Friends Meeting House, Settle.
Thurs 29 Mar 7.30 pm	Getting outdoors with the National Trust in Upper Wharfedale Illustrated presentation by Peter Katic, Warden for the National Trust in the dale. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.
Sat 29 April 10.30 am	Clifford Hall Ramble Enjoy the springtime wildlife and local history on a five mile walk around Bentham with David Fisher. Meet outside the Horse and Farrier Pub, High Bentham. SD664 692. Cars can be left on the road nearby. Expect a full day in the field. Contact David for further details on 01524 261449.
Thurs 10 May 7.00 pm	Habitats of Giggleswick Quarry A chance to look inside this closed site with staff from Hanson and see how it is developing. Further details from Dave on 01729 841157
Sat 12 May 10.30 am	Spring flowers of Lower Winskill Farm A chance to explore this beautiful location and enjoy the springtime flora with Judith Allinson. Expect a full day in the field. Further details from Judith on 01729822138
Wed 30 May 10.30 am	Reserves monitoring for the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Meet at Borrins Farm courtesy of Helen Sergeant SD784 748. From Settle pass YWT Brae Pasture on the left, take the next track to the left and then keep bearing right to the farm. The reserve to visit will be chosen according to weather conditions. If it is dry we will survey South House Pavement but it would be slippery if wet. Expect a full day in the field. Contact is Mike Canaway 01729 823808.
Mon 11 June 7.30 pm	Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come to the Meeting Room, Friends Meeting House, Settle.
Sat 16 June 10.30 am	Botanical survey day in upper Kingsdale Join Mike Canaway, Roger Neale and BSBI Vice-county 65 recorder, Linda Robinson, to explore this area at the head of Kingsdale. From Settle allow 35 min. to get to Kingsdale Head (via Ingleton, right at Country Harvest, left to Thornton-in-Lonsdale then right, sign Dent on gated road). Park near the summit where the track joins from the NW at SD723 823 near High Moss. This is a high moorland area so dress appropriately and expect a full day in the field. Contact is Mike Canaway 01729 823808.
Wed 27 June 7.00 pm	Summer flowers of Lord’s Pasture Join Mike Canaway to visit this fine SSSI at Giggleswick which is a particularly good example of herb-rich pasture with numerous wild flower species including the uncommon Dyer’s Greenweed which should be flowering around this time. We will update the botanical records for the site while we are there. Meet at Settle swimming pool car park to walk less than half a mile up to the site. Dogs on leads plus clean-up tackle (dog mess bin en route). Contact is Mike Canaway 01729 823808.
Wed 4 July 10.30 am	Botanical survey day around Cowgill Wold Join Mike Canaway and BSBI Vice-county 65 recorder, Linda Robinson, to explore the area to the north of last year’s outing on Great Knoutberry Hill. Another high moorland area so dress appropriately and expect a full day in the field. Meet at SD779 880 where the Coal Road above Dentdale meets the track along the flank of Great Knoutberry Hill. Contact is Mike Canaway 01729 823808.
Sun 22 July 9.30 -3.00 pm	Ingleborough NNR Open Day Join the local Natural England team at Ribblehead Quarry for a wide range of activities for all the family. Further information from Tanya St Pierre on 01524 251002 or 242021
Sat 28 July 10.00 am	Ryeloaf Ramble The ascent is described in George Brown’s 1896 book ‘On Foot Round Settle’ now over shadowed by the popularity of the Three Peaks. This is about a six mile walk with 1500ft of ascent, mostly on lanes and paths, but rough and steep ground may be encountered so do not attend if you have any medical condition which may prevent completion of the walk. That said we are not a hill-walking club so there will be plenty of stops to look at the flora of gritstone and limestone rocks and enjoy the views especially from the summit of Ryeloaf Hill (1800ft). Expect a full day in the field. Meet near the entrance to the Rugby Club at Settle Greenfoot car park, SD8204 6334. Donation from non-members of CCG. Dogs on leads plus clean-up tackle. Leader Mike Canaway 01729 823808.
Thurs 9 Aug 6.30 pm	Grouse moor flora and management Join gamekeeper Robert Garnett and explore Burn Moor. Meet on the road at Keasden Head Farm at SD727648. Contact and final details to be arranged.
Sat 25 Aug	Pond life at Austwick Moss Join Sharon and Peter Flint to explore the ponds on this fabulous SSSI site and compare the still water invertebrates with those living in streams running into the Moss. Meet at Settle Pool at 10.00 to transfer into less cars, as car parking on site is very limited. Bring waterproofs, welly boots and a packed lunch. Please ring Dave on 01729 841157.
Wed 29 Aug	Bats of Malham Tarn Bat detecting around Malham Tarn House with Dave Hodgson, with a number of habitats and species to see or hear. Meet at Settle Pool at 7.30pm to share transport to the Field Centre. (or at 8pm at the Field Centre) Bring a torch, boots and insect repellent. phone 01729 841157 for more details.
Mon 3 Sept7.30	Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at the Friends Meeting House, Settle.
Thurs 6 Sept	Make hay while the sun shines! Help out Andrew Hinde of Natural England in hay-making at this special site. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool and call Andrew on 015242 42021 for more information and to confirm the event – it does need dry weather!
Mon 17 Sept	Yorkshire Peat Project . Illustrated presentation by Tim Thom, project manager with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at Townhead Court (across the road from townhead surgery) in Settle, entrance £2-00 for non-members and £1-00 for members.
Wed 17 Oct 7.30 pm	A buzz in the meadows; Bumble Bees of the Dales Illustrated presentation by Tanya St Pierre of Natural England. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle. Entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.
Mon 29 Oct 7.30 pm	Planning Meeting All members are welcome to come along to the Meeting Room at the Friends Meeting House, Settle.
Wed Oct 31 10.00 am	Fungus Foray Join Archie MacAdam and Jane Blinkhorn for a Fungal foray at Scaleber Force and grassland near Settle.. Meet at Settle Swimming Pool to share transport. Details 01729 825997 Due to rainy weather forecast we plan to go for two short walks and then return to St John's Church Hall Settle by midday to look at our specimens, and share looking at Fungi books in the warmth inside, and help each other use fungi keys..
Wed 7 Nov 7.30pm	Members Night A chance for you to share your images. Please limit your selection to 15 and contact the Chair to confirm arrangements. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.
Tues 13 Nov 7.30 pm	Annual General Meeting All members are welcome to come to the Meeting Room, Friends Meeting House, Settle.
Sat 24 Nov	YNU AGM at Harlow Carr (Not 17th as in YNU old programme www.ynu.org.uk All CCG members are elligible to attend. - Jubilee Room at the Bramall Learning Centre at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate- 2pm followed by talk by Dr. Roger Key: Yorkshire – its part in my making There will be a meeting of the Natural Sciences Committee from 11:30am to 12:45pm with refreshments from 11:00am. If you plan to attend this meeting please contact the Natural Sciences Committee Secretary Paula Lightfoot on p.lightfoot@btinternet.com or 01904 449675. This is so we can ensure sufficient seating is available. A buffet lunch will be provided by Betty’s Tea Rooms at £8.50 per person and will include vegetarian options. If you would like to book lunch at the AGM please contact me by phone, e-mail or post (details at the top of the letter). It is also possible to book and pay for lunch online at http://www.ynu.org.uk/membership/types/YNU%20AGM%20Lunch%202012
Wed 5 Dec 7.30 pm	Moths and Forests in Yunnan China An illustrated talk by Terry Whitaker. At Townhead Court (across the road from Townhead Surgery) in Settle, entrance £2 for non-members and £1 for members. All welcome.

Please Note:

- Waterproof clothing and stout boots are strongly recommended for all outdoor events

- For all practical events, participants are advised to ensure their tetanus vaccination is up to date

EVENTS OF OTHER GROUPS

Kirkby Lonsdale Supporters Branch of Cumbria Wildlife Trust - details from 015242 41155

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Yorkshire Naturalists Union (YNU)

Now you can find out about events run by the Yorkshire Naturalists Union (YNU) at their website and by some of the forty or so other natural history societies throughout Yorkshire which are affiliated to the YNU

YNU AGM 2012

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Natural England

Conservation working parties in Craven Conservation Group local area:

Contact John Osborne 07967 971523 for details

Volunteering for Natural England The Natural England team at Ingleborough National Nature Reserve are welcoming volunteers on certain dates. Practical activities will include vegetation management, tree planting, dry stone walling and fencing. Meet at Colt Park Barn at 9.00 am or contact John Osborne if you need collecting from Settle swimming pool or Ribblehead Station. Please note you must be registered with Natural England for insurance purposes and that travel expenses will be paid to volunteers. Please Contact John Osborne 07967 971523 beforehand for any of the meetings.

By PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY It is also possible to meet at Settle Swimming Pool Car Park half an hour earlier than the stated times

If you have not been on a conservation work day before, it is doubly necessary that you contact John beforehand for insurance purposes.

Contact John Osborne 07967 971523 for details. Bring waterproofs, boots, packed lunch, and make sure your tetanus vaccination is up to date. .

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Skipton Wildlife Watch Group
(Contact Ann Gill, telephone 01943 830215, for further details. These meets are especially suitable for families and children) Other committee members are at: 01756 796967 and 01756 753176

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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Grassington Coffee Morning - Grass Wood Sat Feb 18 2012 coffee morning- 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Church House, Grassington. on the Square.

Grass Wood Work Party Days

Work parties at Grass Wood (grid ref. SD 985652) Meet at the reserve car park. Bring gloves and a flask of coffee. We will be doing general maintenance jobs.
Meet at 9.30am

New Volunteers welcome. Please first contact: For more detail of working party activities, contact:

01756 753056

Jan (2012) 7, 11, 21, 25

Feb (2012) 1, 8, 22

Mar (2012) 3, 7, 17, 21

The YWT Grass Wood Management committee is also looking to add a few names to the list of volunteers who warden the wood during summer weekends. If you are interested, please contact Chris Alder

For all the dates shown please meet at 09.30 at the Quarry Car Park off Grass Wood Lane (NGR 985652), unless directed otherwise. The location of the work site will be shown on the reverse side of the YWT notice board for those that arrive later in the day.

Regular volunteers are reminded to bring the tools with which they were issued. A limited range of tools can be loaned to irregulars. Robust working clothes, and lunch for a full day (weather permitting), are also required.

The exact nature of the work will depend on conditions, the number of volunteers present, and the results of contractor's activities. More than one working party may be formed on the day, depending upon priorities and opportunities.

All volunteers are asked to be mindful of health and safety issues and our collective responsibility to each other when working. Do not hesitate to ask questions if there are aspects of our work that you would like explained further or that concern you.

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Yorkshire Dales National Park Guided Walks and guided walks of other organisations.
Guided Walks in the the Yorkshire Dales, on various natural history topics. Run by the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Although aimed primarily for tourists, These are very good value for money for locals too. and we don't have to travel far to get to the walks.

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Natural History and other courses at Malham Tarn Field Centre.(e.g. Grasses, algae, mosses, moths, and many others). Malham is 7 miles from Settle. It is usually possible to attend these courses as a day student. Highly Recommended as a holiday. Also see Grasses courses led by J.A. Also Courses at Kindrogan Field Centre in Scotland

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Plantlife

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Fungi Links
See also the websites of
The Mid Yorkshire Fungus Group
The North West Fungus Group (Includes Cumbria Lancashire, Cheshire and Clwyd)
Information on fungi

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Weblinks you may like

Weblinks you may like

Bradford Botany Group

Rainforest-save.blogspot.com - Judith (webeditors) blog on raising money to save wildlife habitats

North Craven Herigate Trust - Good articles in past issues.

North Craven Historical Research Group - Giggleswick Scar Project

Tony Dilger Photography - TG is a new CCG member. Good photos

Conservation and church

Craven Speakers Club, Skipton -

English names of mosses

Friends of Dales Rail

Identifying molluscs- eay online key to garden slugs and snails

Yorkshire Dales National Park Biodiversity Action Plan

Craven District Council Local Biodiversity Action Plan (outside YDNP)

Corio Raptor Care - Providing Care for Sick and Injured Birds of Prey

Harlequin ladybird survey - News- A new ladybird has arrived in Britain . But not just any ladybird: this is the harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis , the most invasive ladybird on Earth.- Look out for sightings in Craven as it comes north.

Sites that link to us:

Horon-in-Ribblesdale Parish website

Wharfedale Naturalists

CCg members: Have you filled in your Parish Mapping Forms yet? Download a form here. Even if those of us on email send in just three records each, that would give well over 100 records.

There are forms for flowers, birds, mammals and habitats: bluebells, ivy covered walls, short eared owls...

Terry Whitaker would like to receive butterfly and moth records for this part of Yorkshire VC64 and VC65. Non members are very welcome to contribute results too. See the Yorkshire butterfly distribution map that the records contribute to.

Craven Conservation Group Home Page . email CCG Secretary email CCG WebEditor