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Society aims: The Bristol Naturalists’ Society exists to stimulate a greater awareness of natural history and geology in the Bristol area. It is a thriving and friendly Society with something of interest for everybody, young or old, professional or amateur. It is actively involved in a long term programme of education, research and conservation. Each year its talks, trips and publications are enjoyed by hundreds of people wanting to find out more about our Natural World. Weekly news from Richard Bland: Spring/Summer White Sheet 2010: The Society has published the Spring/Summer program of meetings. See the White Sheet for more details. Constitution: As you might be aware, a Council working party has been meeting in order to review the Society's constitution. This has now been done and a Draft Copy is available for download. Avon Bird Report 2008:
Stop press - Tawny Owls: The BTO has launched a national Tawny owl survey. If you hear a Tawny Owl at night from now until the end of February then go to the BTO Website (www.bto.org) and record it.
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CRISIS - the Society still has no Treasurer: Stephen Fay has now stood down as Hon. Treasurer and nobody has been appointed to replace him. Steve has greatly simplified the accounting system and the Society has an Examiner. If you are interested in helping the Society, please contact the President, Ann Wookey, on 01275 542816. BNS e-group: The Society now has its own e-group to allow members to discuss and swap information. More details can be found at: BNS Photo Website: The BNS internet photographic site has a new home. It can now be found at: Severn Barrage: Richard Bland has produced a summary of the report by the Sustainable Development Commission on the Severn Barrage. First Flowering dates: In order to help monitor climate change we need to record the first flowering dates for all species this year. Please send your records to Richard Bland. Why not join us?: If you would like to join the Bristol Naturalists Society. Please click on the link for a Membership form. |
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