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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Jul 10

So where did the time go? After fifteen fantastic weeks the 'Wild about Hertfordshire' exhibition marking the 150th anniversary of @hnhsoc.bsky.social is over. Huge thanks to everyone who helped make it a success @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social!

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Jun 25

Unbelievably 'Wild about Hertfordshire', the 150th anniversary exhibition for @hnhsoc.bsky.social, closes on Sunday 6 July. Don't miss this last chance to take a look! @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social www.hnhs.org/news/last-ch...

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Jun 23

This patch of bright, fluorescent blue is the pupa of a Purple Emperor butterfly, photographed in Herts using ultra-violet light. Visit www.hnhs.org/news/discove... to find out what happened next... @hnhsoc.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social Photo©Andrew Neild

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Jun 21

Only two more weeks left to view these amazing, historic botany books in public before they must return to their climate-controlled home. Read more about them at : www.hnhs.org/content/hnhs.... @hnhsoc.bsky.social

HNHS | The HNHS rare botany books

www.hnhs.org

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Jun 17

Unbelievably, the Wild About Hertfordshire exhibition is in its final three week. Visit now to avoid disappointment!

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St Albans Museums @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social · Jun 17

These 3 gentleman are book illustrators, for a book published 483 years ago.

This book was written by Leonhart Fuchs on medicinal herbs. Each woodcut pictures has been hand-coloured.

With @hnhsoc.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk
https://www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/wild-about-hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Natural History Society botanical book with UCL

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Jun 8

Herts Invertebrate Project has added a new 'money spider' to the county list. It hasn't made them rich, but was among a wealth of special species discovered at Danemead reserve. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social soc.bsky.social
www.hnhs.org/news/inverte...
Photo©Gail Ashton

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Jun 8

Huge renewed thanks to @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social for the loan. The 'Wild About Hertfordshire' exhibition which I co-curated for @hnhsoc.bsky.social has received loads of positive feedback – and still has a month to run!

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · May 15

🚨🌱 The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join me in signing the @campaignforthearts.org petition to remind the UK Govt: the arts make our lives happier & our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/sp...

Petition: Make the arts part of UK National Renewal | Campaign for the Arts

The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. The arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them.

www.campaignforthearts.org

David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · May 14

I’m so glad you were able to join the lecture online and very grateful for your kind comments . Our HNHS predecessors were, indeed, remarkable. I’ve an inkling we would have got on well with the great John Hopkinson!

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · May 12

The Earl of Clarendon shared strong views on how to make young men 'manly' in 1890 when he was HNHS President @hnhsoc.bsky.social. Find out more at my 150th anniversary talk on Wed 7pm @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social. Book tickets: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/dis...

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · May 7

Fantastic news today from @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social and the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust. The Peregrine Falcons, whose eggs were trampled by an intruder, have laid again. The livestream is back on: www.stalbanscathedral.org/peregrine-li...

Peregrine Live Cam 2025

Watch our peregrines live at St Albans Cathedral.

www.stalbanscathedral.org

David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · May 5

Dr Arthur Stradling of Watford was a 19th century expert on snakes. Learn more about his sad story at my HNHS 150th anniversary talk: St Albans Museum, Wed 14 May (7pm)@stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsad.bsky.social @stalbanstimes.bsky.social @sustfest.bsky.social

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Apr 17

Animal magic for kids today @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social when ecologist Graham White talked about animal poo and Roger Havard introduced the wonderful world of bats. Part of the @hnhsoc.bsky.social Wild About Hertfordshire exhibition. @hertsbirds.bsky.social

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 27

We welcomed a VIP visitor to the 'Wild About Hertfordshire' exhibition today. Tom Gladwin is a legend among county natural historians. Visit @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social to hear his 'Memoirs of a Hertfordshire hedgehog' or visit: www.hnhs.org/content/tom-... @hnhsoc.bsky.social

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 25

There's a nice feature about the HNHS 150th anniversary exhibition in the St Albans Times today. @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social stalbanstimes.co.uk/st-albans/go...

Go wild in the city at new St Albans Museum exhibition - St Albans Times

A new exhibition at St Albans Museum + Gallery offers the opportunity to get back to nature and explore the living world all around us.

stalbanstimes.co.uk

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 25

More fantastic reporting on the 'Wild About Hertfordshire' exhibition @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social. This time it's Amanda Yorwerth's Environment Show on
@mix926official.bsky.social. mix926.com/podcast/go-w...
@hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social

Go Wild About Hertfordshire at St Albans Museum - Loving Local - Radio for Hertfordshire

In this, their 150th year, Hertfordshire Natural History Society have teamed up with St Albans Museum and Art Gallery to create an exhibition celebrating the iconic flora, fauna and habitats of Hertfo...

mix926.com

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 24

Lovely BBC online article this morning about the 'Wild About Hertfordshire' exhibition. @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social including Ellie Evershed and dad, Rupert with huge Hawfinch she designed @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Exhibition marks 150 years of Hertfordshire wildlife group

Organisers hope to inspire children to take an interest in their natural environment.

www.bbc.co.uk

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 21

Great launch party last night for 'Wild about Hertfordshire' with over 100 guests including the Mayor and Mayoress of St Albans! We look forward to many more visitors to the exhibition @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social before 6 July. @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 20

Peregrines hit you at around 200mph. You won't know much about it, so no worries, Nic! Looking forward to seeing you later.

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 19

'Wild About Hertfordshire' our @hnhsoc.bsky.social 150th anniversary exhibition is almost ready for its first visitors @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social. Today a giant Peregrine puppet flew in from @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social . Opens Friday until July 6. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hmwt.bsky.social

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 10

As usual, the answer at the Herts Bird Conference to 'What did you miss in 2024?' was nearly all the rarities. Excellent talks by Ken Smith on Green Sandpipers and the BTO's James Heywood on 30 years of the Breeding Bird Survey. www.hnhs.org/news/capacit...

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 6

Looking forward to Saturday’s Herts Bird Conference (2-5.30pm, Affinity Water, Hatfield AL10 9EZ) News of all the rare birds I missed in 2024 🙁…and some great-looking talks! www.hnhs.org/news/2025-he... @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social

News | HNHS | 2025 Herts Bird Conference – Saturday 8 March

www.hnhs.org

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Mar 3

Delighted to talk to BBC Three Counties marking World Wildlife Day today – and the St Albans exhibition celebrating 150 years of Hertfordshire Natural History Society. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (39') @hnhsoc.bsky.social @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social #WorldWildlifeDay

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David Utting @duherts.bsky.social · Feb 12

I am very excited to be co-curating 'Wild About Hertfordshire' – an exhibition in St Albans Museum celebrating the 150th anniversary of Hertfordshire Natural History Society. Runs 21 March-6 July. www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/wil... @hnhsoc.bsky.social @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social

Wild About Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Natural History Society’s volunteers have been keeping track of local wildlife since 1875. This 150th anniversary exhibition celebrates the iconic flora, fauna and habitats of our county. It looks back at Victorian origins and forward to the future: recording change in challenging times for the natural world.

www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

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