Not long now until our fourteenth New Year Plant Hunt which will run from Sunday 29th December 2024 to Wednesday 1st January 2025.
Are you planning a group hunt? Email us with the details and we'll post your event on this page and help spread the word!
Whether you're going out as a group of seasoned botanical recorders, or you're a bunch of friends attempting your first ever New Year Plant Hunt, if you want to make your event bigger and friendlier then we are here to help.
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Hayle NY Plant Hunt
West Cornwall 1st January 2025 10:00am - 2pm
*UPDATE* Sorry, this event has had to be cancelled due to a forecast of very bad weather.
This is one of two New Year Plant Hunts organised by the Botanical Cornwall Group.
Meet in the free Swimming Pool car park at SW55813774.
We should finish around 2pm, or later if we have more breaks, so please bring a packed lunch and weatherproof clothing and footwear in case the weather is cold, or wet and windy. If the weather is icy or snowy, or looks very unpleasant, the meeting may be cancelled at short notice so contact Ian the night before or early in the morning to check if the meeting will go ahead.
Seaton and Downderry NY Plant Hunt
East Cornwall 31st December 2024 10:00am - 2pm
This is one of two New Year Plant Hunts organised by the Botanical Cornwall Group.
Meet in the (free in winter) Seaton Bridge car park at Seaton SX304544, PL11 3JD.
We should finish around 2pm, or later if we have more breaks, so please bring a packed lunch and weatherproof clothing and footwear in case the weather is cold, or wet and windy. If the weather is icy or snowy, or looks very unpleasant, the meeting may be cancelled at short notice so contact Ian the night before or early in the morning to check if the meeting will go ahead.
Plymouth Hoe
South Devon 29th December 2024 10:00am - 1pm
Organised by the Botany Section of the Devonshire association and lead by Tim Purches.
Meet by the Hoe Cannons, next to Duttons Café (SX48275365, ///actor.erase.stiff). If the weather is bad the meeting may be postponed.
Braunton
South Devon 30th December 2024 11:00am - 1pm
Meet at Braunton Countryside Centre. Please contact leader Mary Breeds if you'd like to join her.
Dorset Flora Group New Year Plant Hunt, Poole
Dorset 30th December 2024 10:00am
Meet at Swimming Pool car park (Grid reference SZ019909, Postcode BH15 1TN). ///gives.famous.steer
We will then cover a route including some green spaces, built up areas and the edge of Poole Harbour for between two and three hours of recording with a refreshment break in a café. We'll be walking on hard-surfaced paths and pavements and some potentially wet and muddy areas.
Parking charges apply at Swimming Poole car park, however this is only 5 minutes’ walk from Poole Bus Station and 10 minutes’ walk from Poole railway station if you wish to use public transport.
The event will go ahead unless there are adverse weather conditions, so please feel free to call before leaving home if you wish to check.
Pagham NY Plant Hunt
West Sussex 30th December 2024 10:30am
Sussex Botanical Recording Society is leading a New Year Plant Hunt at Pagham Shore, where there is easy access, car parking, toilets and plenty of plants likely to be in flower; previous years’ totals have exceeded 60 species.
The car park is on rough ground at SZ 89069 97355, at the junction of Sea Lane and Beach Road. It’s usually free, but occasionally about £3 cash in a bucket is required.
Please bring a hot drink to have at a stop en route. Pagham Beach Cafe should be open for coffee/refreshments afterwards.
This meeting is fully booked
Seaford New Year Plant Hunt
East Sussex 1st January 2025 11:00am
New Year Plant Hunt, Lewes, East Sussex
East Sussex 29th December 2024 10:30am - 12pm
Meet at the junction of The Gallops and Nevill Road, Lewes, next to Lewes Prison. (What3Words: visa.folds.tests)
Sittingbourne New Year Plant Hunt
East Kent 30th December 2024 10:30am
Kent Field Club – the natural history society of Kent – will be leading a New Year Plant Hunt, exploring parts of the urban centre of Sittingbourne, and Milton Creek Country Park.
Meet at TQ90506410, outside McDonalds on The Wall, Sittingbourne Retail Park.
Please let Richard know if you’re planning to attend.
Ashford New Year Plant Hunt
East Kent 29th December 2024 10:30am
Dr Lesley Mason is leading a group New Year Plant Hunt for Kent Field Club in Central Ashford, Kent. It will be an urban New Year Plant Hunt taking in Ashford Cemetery and parks along the River Stour.
Meet at 10.30am at TR 01331 43455, at the junction of Heathfield Road and Hill View, TN24 8QD. There is on street parking and it is easy walking distance from Ashford International train station.
People are welcome to turn up on the day but email in advance would be appreciated to give Lesley an idea of numbers.
Hitchin New Year Plant Hunt
Hertfordshire 29th December 2024 10:00am
London New Year Plant Hunt
Middlesex 1st January 2025 11:00am - 3pm
We will explore Mile End, Limehouse and Shadwell, finding plants in flower and contributing our results to a nationwide survey.
Meet at Mile End u/g station 11am. End point will be Shadwell Basin, which is near both Shadwell and Wapping stations. Bring lunch.
Portrane, Dublin
Co. Dublin 29th December 2024 10:00am
Sheringham Plant Hunt
East Norfolk 29th December 2024 11:00am
Norfolk Flora Group will be leading a New Year Plant Hunt in Sheringham.
Meet at the Reef car-park in Sheringham (free) (TG1529842922 and nearest Post Code NR26 8NA). The route will potentially include allotments, cemetery, residential areas, the seafront and Beeston Common. We will record for 3 hours with a break for lunch, so bring something to eat and drink and weather-appropriate clothing.
Norfolk botanists are a hardy breed, but in the event of snow, heavy rain or strong winds, we may cancel the event; email Jo if you have any concerns.
Great Yarmouth NY Plant Hunt
East Norfolk 1st January 2025 10:30am
Norfolk Flora Group will be leading a New Year Plant Hunt in Great Yarmouth, Southtown.
Meet at the southern end of the South Quay Car Park (free) at 10:30. Postcode NR30 2RW; approx. grid TG52480692.
We will probably break for lunch part-way through, so bring something to eat and a drink.
Norfolk botanists are a hardy breed, but in the event of snow, heavy rain or strong winds, we may cancel the event; email Jo if you have any concerns.
Paxton New Year Plant Hunt
Cambridgeshire 1st January 2025 10:30am
*UPDATE* This event has had to be cancelled due to a weather forecast of heavy rain and gale-force winds.
Location: this New Year Plant Hunt will begin from Paxton Pits Visitor Centre, Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire
The event is open to everyone and will be led by two knowledgeable and experienced leaders. Alan Garner will be focusing on the many varieties of birds on the reserve and Ann Miles will be concentrating on the wealth of flora and fauna.
A suggested donation of £3 will go towards the Friends of Paxton Pits, to help with the upkeep of the reserve.
Brackley New Year Plant Hunt
Northamptonshire 1st January 2025 10:30am
*UPDATE* This event has had to be cancelled due to a bad weather forecast.
Brian Laney, one of the County Recorders for Northants., is leading this New Year Plant Hunt for the Ashmolean Natural History Society of Oxfordshire, but everyone is welcome to attend. The Society usually makes a charge of £3 for non-members, but this can be waived.
Desborough New Year Plant Hunt
Northamptonshire 29th December 2024 10:30am
Our New Year Plant Hunt will be Sunday 29th December - the most people are free on that day. We meet at 10:30 to move off at 11:00, at St Giles Church, Lower St, Desborough, NN14 2NP (SP803830). There is a small car park next to the church, but probably best to find some on-street parking as it's a Sunday. There are cafes and a Co-op, but we don't know whether they will be open, so best to bring a packed lunch. We will be hunting in some urban and verge areas, and possibly a municipal park. If you would like to join us, please contact Richard Mabbutt.
Bristol New Year Plant Hunt
East Gloucestershire 1st January 2025 1:30pm
This New Year Plant Hunt takes place in Avonmouth and is organised by Bristol Naturalists' Society.
Park on Packgate Road and meet there by the roundabout with Poplar Way East. Nearest postcode: BS11 0FD. Grid ref: ST 537 799.
Gloucester New Year Plant Hunt
East Gloucestershire 29th December 2024 10:30am
This New Year Plant Hunt is organised by the Botany Group of Gloucestershire Naturalists’ Society.
Meet in Cathedral Green in the front of Gloucester Cathedral, SO830187.
What three word: rigid.bonds.joins,
Post code GL1 2lX
We will walk around the town and dock area of the city. The walk will last for 3hours. The results will be added to the BSBI data collection by Olga. We may take refreshment afterwards in one of the town's establishments.
Alcester NY Plant Hunt
Warwickshire 31st December 2024 10:00am - 1pm
Warwickshire Flora Group New Year Plant Hunt at Bidford Upon Avon, Alcester, Warwickshire.
Meet at Saxon Fields Car Park. Postcode B50 4JA. What3Words:frantic.cookies.skim
Balloo Woodland and Wetland New Year Plant Hunt
Co. Down 30th December 2024 11:00am - 2pm
Murlough NNR (north) New Year Plant Hunt
Co. Down 31st December 2024 10:30am - 2pm
Murlough NNR (south) New Year Plant Hunt
Co. Down 21st January 2025 10:30am - 2pm
Bog Meadows New Year Plant Hunt
Co. Antrim 29th December 2024 11:00am - 2pm
Lampeter New Year Plant Hunt
Cardiganshire 1st January 2025 10:00am - 12am
Sleaford New Year Plant Hunt
South Lincolnshire 29th December 2024 10:30am
Lincolnshire Flora Group New Year Plant Hunt in Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Led by: Sarah Lambert
Meeting place: Outside The Hub (close to ///frosted.power.gloves, TF06994578)
Parking: Park in Eastgate car park (entrance at ///eager.dunes.stable, TF06984591) which is free on Sundays.
Our route will include the railway corridor and footpaths around the River Slea. The terrain is level and mostly on firm surfaces. The hunt itself lasts for up to 3 hours, but we'll stop for hot drinks and a snack at lunchtime, aiming to finish by 3 p.m. The weather is potentially an issue at this time of year, but we’ll be keeping a close eye on it. If it is very bad, we will try and re-arrange for one of the subsequent days. Any changes of plan will be posted on the LFG Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/220381351407697 or you can get in touch to check for updates.
Leicester New Year Plant Hunt
Leicestershire 29th December 2024 11:00am - 3pm
This is a meeting of the Leicester Botany group. We will meet at 11am outside Morrison's supermarket, Freeman's Common, Leicester. Postcode LE2 7LT. Grid ref SK 58809 02857.
Our Hunt will last for a maximum of 3 hours and we'll explore the urban habitats around the industrial estate. We've held New Year Plant Hunts at this location before, so it will be interesting to see how this year's results compare with previous years.
We can decide on the day if we want to 'stop the clock' midway for an hour to grab a hot drink and some cake in Morrison's cafe. The event will go ahead unless the weather is truly awful but please phone before leaving home if you'd like to check.
Malpas New Year Plant Hunt
Cheshire 31st December 2024 11:00am
The Cheshire (VC58) Recording Group will be holding a New Year Plant Hunt at Malpas, meeting at the Fire Station Car Park on Chester Road (SJ 48764 47459, W3W: flock.joggers.access).
Please contact Lorna if you wish to attend, so the Group knows to look out for latecomers and also in case of cancellation.
Prince's Park, Liverpool
South Lancashire 30th December 2024 12:30am
The Friends of Prince's Park will be meeting at 12.30 on Monday 30th December at the main gates of Princes Park, known locally as the Sunburst gates which are at the Park end of Princes Boulevard, L8. (L8 3TA / 0SU). If you need us to wait until you arrive please contact Lis on 07764510984 prior to the event, otherwise just arrive a few minutes before.
Sorby New Year Plant Hunt
South-west Yorkshire 1st January 2025 10:30am
*UPDATE* Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled due to severe weather.
The annual Sorby Natural History Society New Year Plant Hunt is taking place on 1/1/25.
This meeting is fully booked
Knaresborough New Year Plant Hunt
Mid-west Yorkshire 30th December 2024 1:30pm
4 keen naturalists are planning a New Year Plant Hunt in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. We are meeting at the Waterside car park, SE34965651. We will walk towards the Knaresborough Low Bridge, crossing Brigate and walk along Abbey Rd and back, beside the River Nidd.
Natural History Society of Northumbria New Year Plant Hunt: Heaton
South Northumberland 1st January 2025 10:00am - 1pm
Join James Common, NHSN Senior Naturalist and BSBI joint County Recorder for North Northumberland, for a morning of urban wildflowers as together, we see how many species we can find in bloom on the streets of Heaton. Wild species, garden escapes, urban invaders, we'll look for them all.
Meet outside the Canny Goat Cafe, Heaton. Grid ref: NZ 27581 65918. What three words: groom.quench.crew
Please wear decent walking boots. Do feel free to bring a hand lens or handy field guide. Together, we'll explore urban areas of Heaton and nearby Iris Brickfield Park before heading towards Heaton Park for coffee and a look at what is blooming on nearby streets. If you take any photos while attending the event, please do share them with NHSN by emailing [email protected].
Natural History Society of Northumbria New Year Plant Hunt: St. Peter's
South Northumberland 30th December 2024 10:00am - 1pm
Join NHSN Senior Naturalist, James Common, for a morning of urban wildflowers as together, we see how many species we can find in bloom around St. Peter's Basin. Wild species, garden escapes, urban invaders, we'll look for them all.
Please wear decent walking boots. Do feel free to bring a hand lens or handy field guide. Together, we'll explore urban areas of St. Peter's before heading towards the Lower Ouseburn where we can grab a coffee before exploring walls and pavements nearby.
Meet at: St. Peter's Basin, public car park, NZ 27260 63702, NZ272637
Find a grid reference: https://gridreferencefinder.com/
Kirkcudbrightshire New Year Plant Hunt
Kirkcudbrightshire 29th December 2024 10:00am
Edinburgh New Year Plant Hunt
Midlothian 29th December 2024 12:00am - 1pm
Stirling New Year Plant Hunt
Stirlingshire 31st December 2024 10:30am
Matt Harding, BSBI Scotland Officer, is leading this New Year Plant Hunt and says "Meet outside Stirling Train Station. We will potter round some nearby wasteground, then head up the Back Walk as we did last year (when we found 42 species still flowering around Stirling), which is steep but proved excellent for flowers. From the Castle area, we will make our way back down through town, and celebrate with a cuppa in a cafe. Bring warm clothes, outdoor boots, food and drink as needed. If it is icy we can vary the route accordingly".
Grid reference: NS7975393593. what 3 words: ///glee.talked.magic
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/
Thornhill New Year Plant Hunt
West Perthshire 1st January 2025 10:30am
Matt Harding, BSBI Scotland Officer, is leading this New Year Plant Hunt and says "meet outside the phone box on Main Street, the main road running through the village. We will explore the village and its neighbouring commons, to see if we can pick up a good range of species in flower. Last year I found 26 species flowering, but current heavy frosts are likely to reduce that. Finish off at the Lion and Unicorn pub for a drink and perhaps some food if they aren't busy. Bring warm clothes, outdoor boots, food and drink as needed. Terrain includes muddy paths, but nothing particularly steep. This is my home village, so I always do a Hunt here - the Stirling one will almost certainly be more productive".
Assynt Field Club New Year Plant Hunt
West Sutherland 29th December 2024 10:30am - 12pm
Meet at Highland Stoneware car park.
Map ref: NC 088 227
All welcome.