14 June 2026: Stonepit Field – field visit
This event was an innovation for the Group since it asked participating members to undertake some preparatory homework and to be ready to get down on their hands and knees for a closer look at species – those among the Daisies/Composites (Asteraceae) and Legumes (Fabaceae), which can be difficult to identify in the field .
A descriptive report of the visit is available as a downloadable file.
A consolidated listing was prepared of plant species which were identified during the visit. This can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file.
10 May 2026: Linford Wood – field visit
The visit to Linford Wood aimed to spot Ancient Woodland Indicator (AWI) plants and learn more about what they can tell us—how long a woodland has been around, and how it’s been managed over the years. The main goal was to find the ultimate AWI Herb Paris and this mission was accomplished and more! A descriptive report of the visit is available here or as a downloadable file.
A consolidated listing was prepared of plant species which were identified during the visit. This can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file.
There is also a separate PDF file for the Annex of photos illustrating key identification features.
12 October 2025: Shenley Wood -field visit
The Plant Group paid a return visit to Shenley Wood on Sunday 12 October, the first having been on 28 April 2024. Shenley Wood is an area of ancient woodland, with a number of ancient woodland indicator plants which we were able to observe, as well as spending time on the identification of ferns. A descriptive report of the visit is available here or as a downloadable PDF.
A consolidated listing was prepared of plant species which were identified during the visit. This can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file.
There is also a separate PDF file for the Annex of photos illustrating key identification features.
13 July 2025: Pilch Fields SSSI – field visit
On the morning of Sunday 13 July, the Plant Group made a field visit to Pilch Fields, a small site just off the Bletchley-Buckingham road not far from Thornborough Bridge, which was designated as a SSSI in 1976. The Society has made field visits there many times, usually in late April to see Cowslip, Green-winged Orchids and other unusual plants, such as Adders Tongue. This visit was timed to see the flora characteristic of later in the year. A descriptive report of the visit is available here or as a downloadable PDF.
A consolidated listing was prepared of plant species which were identified during the visit. This can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file.
There is also a separate PDF file for the Annex of photos illustrating key identification features.
11 May 2025: Rammamere Heath – field visit
The Plant Group made a field visit to Rammamere Heath, in the morning of Sunday 11th May, to observe heathland plants, heath being an unusual and limited habitat for Milton Keynes. A descriptive report of the visit is available here or as a downloadable PDF.
A consolidated listing was prepared of plant species which were identified during the visit. This can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file.
There is also a separate PDF file for the Annex of photos illustrating key identification features.
23 February 2025: Howe Park Wood – field visit
The Plant Group made a field visit to Howe Park Wood, in the morning of Sunday 23rd February, focusing particularly on winter tree identification. A descriptive report of the visit is available here.
A consolidated listing was prepared of plant species which were identified, some only tentatively, during the visit. This can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file
There is also a separate PDF file for the Annex of photos illustrating key identification features..
11 August 2024: Great Ouse, Stony Stratford – field visit
The Plant Group made a field visit to the Great Ouse riverside, Stony Stratford, in the morning of Sunday 11th August. A descriptive report of the visit is available here.
A consolidated listing was prepared of plant species which were identified, some only tentatively, during the visit. This can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file
2 June 2024: Stonepit Field – field visit
The Plant Group made a field visit to Stonepit Field, Milton Keynes, in the morning of Sunday 2nd June. A descriptive report of the visit is available here.
A consolidated listing was prepared of plant species which were identified, some only tentatively, during the visit. This can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF file
28 April 2024: Shenley Wood – field visit
The Plant Group made a field visit to Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, in the morning of Saturday 28th April. A descriptive report of the visit is available here.
A consolidated listing was prepared of plant species which were identified, some only tentatively, during the visit. This can be viewed or downloaded either as a Word document or a PDF file