We will examine the world of plants from flowering plants to fungi and algae. No prior knowledge is required but, we expect to recruit students with a wide range of expertise. People will be encouraged to share their knowledge with one another, especially during the summer field trips. We will recommend appropriate identification guides and apps. A good x10 hand lens will be useful. We will collect a voluntary contribution at the beginning of the year to pay speakers' expenses and for donation to trust sites that we visit. Dates for 2026-27 meetings are: 5 & 19 October, 9 November, 7 December. Spring term dates 11 January, 8 February, 8 March. This is followed in the summer by a programme of field trips.