What's on

These events pages detail the various local and national events that the BAS is either organising or attending throughout the year. These activities are divided into several categories above. Events are organised at either by BAS Council (national events) or by the BAS Regional Coordinators and local Mentors throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

In 2022 we hope to start to return to a more normal programme of events and courses as it becomes safe to do so. We are already advertising the first batch of courses organised by the Field Studies Council with BAS tutors - contact details are given for each event and more details for many of them will be available nearer the time. Other events will be added through the year, as they are organised - please keep an eye on these pages. Please note that our Annual General Meeting will once again be held by Zoom.

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  • BAS Members’ Weekend 2025

    Every year the BAS hosts a weekend away open to all members. We use this as an opportunity to socialise, explore somewhere new, learn from each other and record arachnids.

    This year the weekend will take place at Wicken Fen, a well-known reserve for many species of wildlife. Our costs are based on bookings including accommodation and meals, prices vary based on sole occupancy or shared rooms.

    Please do join us as this is a great opportunity to get to know the BAS council and members, learn field techniques and find some arachnids! The BAS does have a grants scheme; application for grants can cover costs for events such as these: https://britishspiders.org.uk/node/26734#:~:text=The%20BAS%20offers%20small%20grants,normally%20up%20to%20%C2%A3500).

     

    Location: National Trust Wicken Fen A10/A142 Roundabout, Witchford Road, Cambridgeshire, Ely, CB6 3NN
    Dates: -
    Time: All day
    Costs: £170 - £250 per person
    Contact: president@britishspiders.org.uk

  • Spider identification Course (with Richard Gallon)

    Further information and bookings to be confirmed. 

    Location: National Museums Cardiff

  • Terrestrial Harvestmen

    Learn about terrestrial harvestmen species of the UK with Meg Skinner.

    This entoLEARN webinar will explore UK species of ground-dwelling harvestmen. These species are usually nocturnal and solitary in behaviour, and have a range of defences against predators to enable them to scavenge for food or hunt small invertebrate prey.


     

    Location: Online
    Time: 6:30 - 8pm GMT
    Costs: £12.50

  • Arboreal Harvestmen

    Learn about the harvestmen species of the UK found on vegetation with Meg Skinner.

    This entoLEARN webinar will explore UK species of vegetation-dwelling harvestmen. These species use their long legs and sensory adaptations to navigate bark, leaves, and canopy vegetation. Many species are camouflaged or patterned to blend with their surroundings, feeding on small invertebrates, fungi, and plant material. Adapted to life above ground, they often have specialised claws and flattened bodies for gripping and hiding in crevices.


     

    Time: 6:30 - 8pm GMT
    Costs: £12.50

Please contact eventsATbritishspiders.org.uk to have arachnological courses, workshops, stands at fairs listed here and on our social media. (NOTE: Because of the large amount of spam e-mails the Society receives, the e-mail addresses have been disguised - to e-mail please change 'AT' to '@'.)