Join your local Area Group
Our local Area Groups are made up of volunteers who organise local meetings and events, fundraise and promote the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust locally. We currently have 16 Area Groups listed below who tend to meet up once a month to take part in a variety of events, from wildlife talks and workshops, to guided walks and conservation activities.
As a member you'll receive regular newsletters and programmes of events. By attending the meetings you can learn about wildlife, the Wildlife Trust and, if you wish, get actively involved. The groups are always pleased to hear from new members.
Please come along to an event, you will be most welcome.
During the winter months we provide a series of illustrated talks, while during
the summer months we visit various areas for walks.
Belinda Moncaster
Richard Hanman
Belinda Moncaster
Barrie Wilkinson
Current groups
Alford and Mablethorpe
When: Usually alternating Mondays, 7.30pm, check events for the latest dates
Where: The Half Moon Hotel, West Street, Alford, LN13 9DG
Contact: Bob Karley, 01507 466121 or 07526 410310
Our winter meetings of illustrated talks on a variety of wildlife topics are held at the Half Moon in Alford. We also hold work parties on nature reserves in our area over the winter months. Work parties are held fortnightly, generally on Sundays, from October to March.
Barton
When: Normally third Saturday of the month, 9.00am, check events for the latest dates
Where: Ness End Farm, Far Ings National Nature Reserve, DN18 5RG
Contact: Check events listings for event leader contact details
We run a programme of events including field visits to nature reserves, special events and indoor illustrated talks. Our indoor meetings are held at Ness End Farm, the management base at Far Ings National Nature Reserve.
Boston
When: Second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for upcoming talks
Where: Centenary Methodist Church Hall, Red Lion Street, Boston, PE21 6NY
As a group, we promote the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in Boston and the surrounding area. Our meetings are held at the Centenary Methodist Church Hall, Red Lion Street in Boston.
Bourne
When: Usually third Friday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for upcoming talks
Where: Bourne Methodist Church Hall, Bourne, PE10 9LH
As a group we promote the conservation ideals of the Wildlife Trust by encouraging members of the public to join us. During the winter months we provide a series of illustrated talks at the Methodist Church Hall, while during the summer months we visit various areas for walks. A donation of £2.50 is requested for the indoor meetings (including refreshments). Parking in the evening is free of charge.
We have over 10 nature reserves in our area including Dole Wood, Toft Tunnel, Horbling Line, Robert's Field, Stanton's Pit and Deeping Lakes.
This year, the Bourne Area Group celebrate their 50th anniversary. In celebration, Dave Vandome, member of the Bourne Area Group, Wildlife Watch leader and Volunteer Reserve Manager, has put together this record of the Area Group's activities. Click below to download your e-book.
Gainsborough
When: Third Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for the latest talks
Where: Morton Village Hall, Gainsborough, DN21 3AL
We hold talks and presentations on local wildlife interests regularly throughout the winter months at Morton Village Hall, and two or three field trips during the summer.
Grantham
When: Second Friday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for the latest dates
Where: Barkston and Syston Village Hall, on the A607, Grantham, NG32 2NJ
As a group, we promote the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in Grantham and the surrounding area. Our meetings are held at Barkston and Syston village hall.
Grimsby and Cleethorpes
When: Usually second Monday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for the latest dates
Where: Grimsby Town Hall, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, DN31 1HU
The Group actively seeks to raise funds for nature conservation and to promote membership of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. There are opportunities to volunteer on Trust nature reserves and to record wildlife sightings. Indoor meetings are held at Grimsby Town Hall between October and April.
Horncastle and Woodhall Spa
When: Alternating Thursdays, 7.30pm, check events for the latest dates
Where: Banovallum House, Horncastle, LN9 5HF
We aim to raise the profile of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust by organising meetings for members and non-members to listen to quality speakers or to participate in guided walks on nature reserves.
Isle of Axholme
When: First Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for the latest talks
Where: Haxey Methodist Church, Low Street, Haxey, DN9 2HH
We aim to raise the profile of the Wildlife Trust on the Isle of Axholme by holding monthly meetings where members and non-members can meet to listen to quality speakers and to discuss wildlife issues in the area, and by encouraging members of the public to visit the Trust's reserves on the Isle and enjoy the varied habitats therein. Guided walks and working groups are organised during the year.
Lincoln
When: Usually third Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, check events to confirm dates
Where: Whisby Education Centre, Moor Lane, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Whisby, LN6 9BW
We promote the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in Lincoln and the surrounding area. Our meetings are held at the Education Centre at Whisby Nature Park. We also organise visits to nature reserves and arrange wildlife identification workshops.
Market Rasen
When: Third or fourth Friday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for details
Where: Walesby Village Hall, Market Rasen, LN8 3UT OR Caistor Town Hall, High St, Caistor, LN7 6TJ
As a group, we promote the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in Market Rasen, Caistor and the surrounding area. Our meetings are held at Caistor Town Hall and Walesby Village Hall. We also organise visits to nature reserves.
Scunthorpe and Brigg
When: Second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for details
Where: St. Hugh's Church, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 2AG
As a group we try to promote the conservation ideals of the Trust by encouraging members of the public to join us. During the winter months we provide a series of illustrated talks at St Hugh's Church Hall on Ashby Road, while during the summer months we visit various areas for walks.
Sleaford
When: Third Monday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for dates
Where: Winchelsea Hall, Ruskington, NG34 9DY
As a group, we promote the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in Sleaford and the surrounding area. Meetings are also held at the Solo Club in the Market Place in Sleaford. Come along to one of our next talks, we love to welcome new members.
South Holland
Spilsby
When: First Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, check events for the latest talks
Where: Franklin Hall, Spilsby, PE23 5LA
As a group, we promote the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in Spilsby and the surrounding area. Our meetings are held in the Franklin Hall, Spilsby, from September to April. We also organise the annual Top Team Quiz and other events.