Council pull out of new road meeting
Local environmental groups concerned over the proposed Shrewsbury north west road are disappointed that Shropshire Council has pulled-out of a public meeting to debate the scheme that the…
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Online events during lockdown
Our usual walk and talk events programme is currently on hold, but we have an exciting and diverse range of online events planned for the summer.
Darwin's Pigeons
Natural & artificial selections are at the heart of On the Origin of Species. Darwin realised that many varieties of pigeon originated from the same species - the Rock Dove, including feral…
Field Pharmacy: Members' Event
A walk around Melverley Meadows reserve to learn about the curative properties of wild plants.
Darwin & Shropshire’s Geology
Shropshire is blessed with a wealth of geology. It’s a popular destination for geology field trips, with students from all over the country coming to learn their trade and study here – but did you…
Charles Darwin's – The Voyage of the Beagle (part 1)
When Charles Darwin joined The Voyage of the Beagle, little did he know at the time that his observations would lead him to a permanent place among the world’s greatest scientists.
Darwin and the Lady's Slipper
The Lady's Slipper Orchid is Britain's rarest and most impressive orchid. It caused great frustration to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Schools workshop - Darwin
We use local hero Charles Darwin to bring the ideas of evolution and inheritance to life.
Charles Darwin's – The Voyage of the Beagle (part 2)
Everyone knows The Beagle went to Galapagos but do you know where else it visited?
Field pansy
With its familiar features, the Field pansy is a delicate version of a garden favourite. Usually creamy-yellow in colour, it can be seen in fields and on roadside verges and waste ground.
Field elm
Field elm suffered declines due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease, but can still be found across much of the UK.
Darwin, rocks and worms
Charles Darwin had many interests, many of which became passions. One of these was earthworms and the part they play in the natural world. This passion stayed with him throughout his life and…