Exploring, recording & conserving nature in Rutland

The Rutland Natural History Society was founded in 1965.

It is a registered charity and membership organisation with these objectives:

To further the cause of Natural History;

To study, record and help preserve Rutland’s wildlife, in particular;

To meet and exchange information with other bodies, and to encourage all ages to take an interest in wildlife and its conservation.

RNHS Members are a group of people with a shared interest in the wildlife of our county and beyond. There are currently around 200 members. Recording wildlife has always been a key part of the Society’s activities as well as holding field trips throughout the year and stimulating talks in the winter months.

Everyone is welcome whether you are a beginner wishing to deepen your understanding of the natural world or an expert who can contribute to our recording community.

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RNHS Events

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Latest News

At RNHS, we regularly publish news & reports of our monthly meetings. Here are the last 4 reports

DEEPING LAKES VISIT – 22nd Nov

by Nick | Nov 18, 2025

Saturday 22nd November 10.30am. Visit to Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve. Part owned by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, this 160-acre wetland SSSI consists of flooded gravel pits and a main lake and is noted for its diverse wildfowl and waterbirds. Meet: The nearest...

FUNGI WALK – 8th Nov

by Nick | Oct 26, 2025

FUNGI WALK Our fungi walk this year will be on Saturday 8th November at 10.30am at Wakerley woods and led by our Fungi recorder Kate Fortune Jones. Wakerley is a great place to see everyone's favorite red spotty mushroom, the "Fly agaric". We look forward to seeing...