Wild Wanders

This group is for anyone who would like to learn more about or to share their existing knowledge of the wild things and places around us. Our meetups will have a nature based theme which is will often be a seasonal event of some kind. We’ll be mostly, but not exclusively, taking walks in green places with the intention of learning something from it and each other whilst we're there. No need to bring writing apparatus, it won't be formal.
For example, we might do some wild flower ID walks in spring or visit a forest in the early hours to listen to the dawn chorus. We may go on a late night glow-worm hunt in June or go snorkeling to look for sea horses in July. alternatively we could hunt for adders and sand lizards on a sunny bank or do a mushroom foray in the Autumn. More than likely we will find a pub or two along the way.
In starting this group I hoped that it would give others an opportunity to see and appreciate a few of the natural wonders our small island has to offer. My name is Simon, I am a lifelong naturalist with an enduring love of wild places. I have no formal qualifications but I have worked outside in rural settings all my life and have gathered a wide variety of useful knowledge along the way. I have a good deal of practical insight to do wild things that I would be very happy to share and no doubt a great deal more to learn from those who may share our wild wanders.
Regarding the £2 fee for meetups. It is not my intention to make any profit from running this group. It cost about £150 per year for the group site and I estimate about another £150 for fuel costs incurred doing reccies for events. I plan to do one walk each month with 12 or so participants. This should just about cover my costs.

By attending any event organised through this Meetup group, you acknowledge that you participate entirely at your own risk.
Activities such as hiking, cycling, wild swimming, and foraging involve inherent risks, including injury, illness, changing weather conditions, difficult terrain, water hazards, wildlife, and other unforeseen circumstances.

Participants are responsible for:
- Assessing their own fitness, ability, and experience.
- Bringing appropriate clothing, equipment, food, water, and any required medication.
- Following the law, the countryside code, and any local regulations.
- Taking reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others.

The organiser is a volunteer facilitator and is not acting as a professional guide, instructor, or tour operator. The organiser accepts no liability for injury, loss, damage, or death arising from participation, except where liability cannot be excluded under UK law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for fraud.
Foraging is for educational and recreational purposes only. Participants must not consume any wild food unless they are personally satisfied of its correct identification and suitability. The organiser cannot guarantee the accuracy of identifications or the safety of any wild food.
Wild swimming is only undertaken by those who are confident in open water and accept the associated risks.
By joining an event, you confirm that you understand these risks and accept responsibility for your own decisions and actions throughout the activity.