British Pteridological Society
The society for fern enthusiasts
Meetings and events
The BPS attends various horticultural shows and exhibitions through the year, we also run meets organised by our regional groups, a programme of national meetings, online talks in the winter and occasional overseas visits. Members are welcome to attend any local or national event for free, whether it is in their region or not.
February / Chwefror 2026
EDUCATION GROUP
Wednesday 4th February 2026: 1pm -2:30pm
Spore Sowing Workshop
Bioscience Building, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP
No parking on campus is available for this event due to it being within working hours and therefore permit parking only. There are limited places to park on surrounding streets. There is parking in ormskirk town around 15 minutes walk away or the Edge Link bus taken be taken for the cost of £1
We're running a workshop to teach people how to propagate ferns from spore. We'll prepare all material needed and bring spores along too. The process taught are easy to replicate at home. A free event, we'll be asking for cash donations on the day to recoup costs and excess will go to supporting the EHU National Collection of British Native and Naturalised Ferns.
RSVP: Please Email Kieran Heggs at 25614185@edgehill.ac.uk to let him know of your attendance. If you don't do so we cannot guarantee that there will be enough prepared material for everyone
EAST ANGLIA GROUP
Saturday 14th February 2026 11:00am
Oulton Broad indoor meeting: Terrariums
Speakers: Alex West, Matthew Reeve and Steve Munyard. To register please contact Peter Blake via eastanglia@britishfernsociety.org.uk
January 2026
Saturday 17th January 6pm(GMT)
The Genus Psilotum – Boring twigs or fascinating relic? by Peter Blake
Psilotum nudum is often shown at fern events as a prehistoric oddity. It may be commented on and then forgotten. However, this fascinating genus deserves more attention. A fascinating talk by East Anglia group leader Peter Blake on what we know, and don't know about this suprisingly charismatic genus.
A joint British Pteridological Society / Hardy Fern Foundation event.
December 2025
Saturday 20th December 6pm(GMT)
Fern Forays in Borneo with Michael Sundue
Michael talked through the diverse ferns of Borneo through expeditions in Sarawak and Sabah, investigating their evolution and biogeography in various habitats.
Michael Sundue is a fern taxonomist at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. His research combines field work, herbarium study, and molecular phylogenetics to understand broad patterns of diversity and evolution. He regularly conducts field expeditions to tropical biodiversity hotspots.
November 2025
Saturday 15th November at 6pm(GMT) on Zoom.
Little House in the Flood Plain with Daniel Moun
In this presentation Daniel shared his experiences of gardening in the floodplain of the Lower Snoqualmie River east of Seattle. With a climate both colder and wetter than the Puget Sound Basin, he and his partner Michael have faced many challenges developing their rough and tumble farm/garden nestled in the wilds of the Carnation Marsh Natural Area. A fasniating talk with some stunning images, Daniel's passion and stunning photographs illustrated just a few of the 270+ ferns and other fascinating taxa he grows.
British Pteridological Society
c/o Algae, Fungi and Plants Division,
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD
Established 1891
Registered Charity No. 1092399
Patron His Majesty King Charles III
