Ground Nest Fest Talks

Join us for an afternoon of talks focused on ground-nesting birds and their upland habitats. We will hear from three speakers on this topic: a farmer, a writer, and a conservationist, each offering their own perspective and experience. Places are limited so please book in advance. Attendance is free, but we will welcome donations on the day.

*Talks start at 2pm, but the venue is open from 11am for stalls and birdy crafts - see Ground Nest Fest | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for more details.

The talks will be introduced by Dr. Tim Thom, Wild Ingleborough Programme Manager. Each speaker will then present for 30 minutes, including time for Q/A. There will be a short break halfway through.

Dr Amy-Jane Beer is a naturalist writer and campaigner. She is a country diarist for The Guardian and columnist for British Wildife. Her last book The Flow won the 2023 Wainwright Prize for nature writing and her next, a children's picture book A River Running Through You publishes on 14th May. She is a co-director of the access to nature campaign Right to Roam and President of the National Park Society Friends of the Dales.

Suzannah Rockett is the Species Recovery Officer responsible for the RSPB’s Curlew Recovery Programme with the RSPB. She previously delivered the Curlew LIFE project and continues to champion curlew conservation across the UK. Based in South Yorkshire, she cares deeply about restoring nature in working landscapes and the region’s wetlands and floodplain meadows.

Colin Price farms with his parents in Keasden, near Clapham, North Yorkshire. The farm was the 2025 overall winner of the Tye Trophy for the North of England, which awards integration of wildlife conservation and environmental management within commercial farming operations. He works closely with the RSPB on breeding wader management and surveys to support curlews and lapwings on his farm.

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Toilets, including disabled toilets and baby change, are located on the ground floor of the meeting house.

Closest parking is at the adjoining Ashfield Public Car Park 2 minutes away.

Less than 10 minute walk from Settle Train station

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This event is part of Ground Nest Fest, a week-long festival celebrating ground-nesting birds and their habitats, held in partnership between Wild Ingleborough and Yorkshire Peat Partnership.

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If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at d2lsZCAhIGluZ2xlYm9yb3VnaCB8IHl3dCAhIG9yZyAhIHVr or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.

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