This is Marple Naturalists' 50th Anniversary Season

Marple Naturalists Love Nature Lovers

Discover more of the wonders of nature at the Marple Naturalists meetings on the first Wednesday of the month starting in September at 8pm

We are fortunate in Marple to be situated in an area rich in natural history, with habitats ranging from open moorland and woodland to river valleys. Human activity has provided an even greater variety of habitats by the construction of canals and mining, quarrying, farming, industrial and domestic developments.

The Marple Naturalists group was established FIFTY years ago to provide a friendly and informal focus for people who want to share their love of nature in all of its forms and are eager to discover more about the endless varieties of plants, insects, birds and all manner of wildlife and other aspects of the natural history of our world.

Observing and recording our plentiful local plant, animal, bird and insect life and how they interact with one another is a shared interest which naturally leads on to encouraging conservation and improvement of our natural environment. This is achieved by means of arranged walks and excursions to local sites of natural history interest and to some which are further afield. Through liaison with other bodies we are able to influence and contribute to conservation efforts in our local and the wider area.

We have an exciting new Autumn 2018 to Spring/Summer 2019 programme on offer which you can download and you can also view the dates in The Marple Website Events Calendar too.

The group meets for its regular programme of talks at 8 pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the United Reformed Church (left side front entrance), Hibbert Lane, Marple.

Free Parking is available across the road on the corner of Church Lane and Hibbert Lane.

From 7 September to 22 September, At MARPLE LIBRARY, Marple Naturalists will be mounting their 50th anniversary exhibition on the first floor. Come and see what we are about.

Membership fees are £30 per annum, or £4 per meeting for visitors
(free for children under 16 years).