Haslemere Natural History Society

Providing a focus for enthusiastic naturalists of all ages

Events

Petworth Road house

Date: 12 April 2026
Small Cellar Spider Pholcus phalangiodes capturing a lace web spider Amourobius ferox at least 10 times its own size

Churchyard Lichens

Date: 5 December 2026
Time: 10.30
Leader: Dr June ChatfieldLocation t.b.a., pending permissions. Website will be updated as soon as details are confirmed.

Frensham Great Pond

Date: 21 November 2026
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU844405
Postcode: GU10 2QB
W3W: ///homecare.frogs.toothpick
Leader: (a member of the conservation team, t.b.a.)Rather than our usual circuit for birds, we will be exploring the adjacent woodland and heath, expecting lichens and late season fungi, but we will also traverse the lakeside for birds! Directions: Follow the A287 north from Hindhead and pass through Beacon Hill and Churt. After crossing Frensham […]

Burton Mill and Chingford Ponds

Date: 7 November 2026
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU978180
Postcode: GU28 0JR
W3W: ///asterisk.trout.riches
Leader: t.b.a.In addition to the water birds at both ponds, the 1.5km walk between the ponds traverses some good wildlife habitat. Directions: Take the A285 south from Petworth. After about 3.5km, turn left, signposted to Burton Mill. After about 1.5km, parking (free) is on the left as you reach the pond.

Fungus Foray, Chapel Common

Date: 17 October 2026
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU813286
GU33 7JL
W3W: ///harder.geek.holds
Leader: Andy Swan (HNHS member)A SSSI with heathland, birch/pine woodland and grassland, offering a good potential range of fungi. Directions: From Liphook follow the B2070 southwards. After about 4km, soon after the Rake village sign, turn right just in front of the school. After about 600m, turn right. When the end of the road is […]
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