On the Thursday 8th of May, we will be going for a walk around Ashton Court and some beautiful countryside nearby. This is a great experience for those who want to explore more of Bristol’s green spaces and talk to committee members.
The tickets for the event can be ordered here. If you have any queries please email Jen. Due to COVID regulations, places are limited, with 3 groups of four being accompanied each by one committee member. Please wear suitable walking footwear.
On the Sunday 2nd of May we will have two trips to Providence Plantation, a morning and afternoon group. We will be improving the butterfly glade. Last week we made good progress on clearing brambles – this week we will be planting wildflowers.
Instead of having a first-come, first-serve ticket process, this week we will be choosing people randomly. Email Jen tickets if you wish to attend, including if you have a preference for the morning or afternoon group. You will also need tickets for the bus, these can be purchased through the First Bus app or on the bus itself. Also make sure you have appropriate clothing and footwear.
Now this COVID lockdown is easing we can have trips outdoors again! On the 25th of April there will be two trips to Providence Plantation, a morning and afternoon group. We will be focusing on managing the butterfly glade: removing brambles and digging up roots – so make sure you have appropriate clothing and footwear.
You can sign up using the links below, the tickets are free but limited so please only sign up for one of the groups. You will also need tickets for the bus, these can be purchased through the First Bus app or on the bus itself. We will meet at the Bristol Bus & Coach Station to catch the X9 bus.
For the morning group this will be the 10:30 am bus; use this link to sign up to the moning event.
The afternoon lot will catch the 1:30 pm bus; use this link to sign up for the afternoon slot.
Join us on Sunday 22nd March for an egg-citing Easter egg hunt around Providence Plantation. We will be meeting at the Students Union at 10 am and at Bristol Bus & Coach Station at 10:30 am.
We are planning a trip with the Avon Wildlife Trust on Sunday 15th March, driving to one of the local nature reserves near Bristol. Spaces are limited, so please email our president Laura if you are interested and we will email you if you’re on the trip.
Are you board of pub socials and looking for an event with a bit more pizzazz? Then come along to our board games and pizza night, decorating vegan and vegetarian pizzas at the Multifaith Chaplaincy on Thursday 12th March at 6 pm.
Update: Sadly, due to adverse weather this trip has been CANCELLED.
On Sunday 16th Febuary we will be heading to Berrow Dunes to work on the reserve by the beach. We have not been for quite a few years so this is a good opportunity to discover somewhere new.
We will set off from Bristol in the morning and will be out for the whole day helping the council by building sand fencing and cutting some sea buckthorn from within the fixed dunes to weave into the fencing.
If you have a car and are willing to drive on the trip, let us know and you can be reimbursed for petrol. Sign ups for this trip are now open but spaces are limited so please let us know by email if you would like to come along.
Are you a keen member of the society and looking for some BUCG memorabilia? Or do you just want to have some of the latest conservation fashion? Then why not order a BUCG mug and/or hat? Just fill in this online survey to order yours today. Please sumbit your suvery before Tuesday 4th Febuary.
Come and chill out with us at Mrs Potts Chocolate Cafe at the bottom of Park Street and use the chance to get to know some more everyone a bit better. Bring £2 to enjoy some big platters of treats and great discounts.
Our first two trips of the year will be Give-it-a-Go taster trips on Sunday 6th and 13th October. We will be heading to the university-owned woodland of Providence Plantation which we help to manage. On both days we will meet at 10 am at the Students’ Union and 10:30 am at Bristol Bus & Coach Station. You do not need to be a member to come along just email to let us know if you would like to take part.
