Posts in category Past events

River restoration talk and pub social

Thursday 15th November, 2018 Written by Webmaster

On Tuesday 20^th November we are co-hosting a talk by Victor Tzikas with BioSoc.

Victor Tzikas is River Restoration officer for River Nene Regional Park-independent Community Interest Company, creating a green infrastructure network of environmental projects. He will be discussing his current projects and talking about how he got into his role. If you’re interested in a career in conservation or river restoration in the UK, or just interested, make sure you come along!

The talk will be held in the Sky Lounge of the Life Sciences Building at 5pm. There is no need to buy tickets for this event, just come along if you want to. Head to the Facebook event to let us know you’re interested.

Right after the talk we will be heading to the White Rabbit pub for around 6:30pm for some socialising, drinks and pizza! Come along for a chat and to meet some fellow members. Click going on the Facebook event page if you’d like to come, as we may need to book if there’s a lot of us!

Events, Social

BioSoc, conservation, pizza, pub, river, social, talk

Second Taster Trip

Tuesday 9th October, 2018 Written by Webmaster

If you couldn’t make it to the first Taster Trip and still want to see how we roll, come along on Sunday 14^th October for a great day of conservation work at Providence Plantation, a reserve in Long Ashton owned by the University and managed by us. If you came on the first Taster Trip, but enjoyed it so much that you can’t wait to do some more conservation, you’re welcome to come along again! This trip is open to non-members as well as members, so if you’re not sure if you want to join yet, this will be a great way to help you make up your mind, and wonderful day out with some great people.

If you would like to attend this trip, please email me (president@bucg.org.uk) by 7pm on Wednesday 10^th October.

Events, Trip

Bristol, Long Ashton, plantation, providence, taster, trip

Welcome Picnic

Tuesday 2nd October, 2018 Written by Webmaster

On Sunday 30^th September we will be having our first social event of the year – a picnic on the Downs. This will be a great chance for new and old members to get to know each other and the committee, as well as to ask any questions they have. We will also be making DIY birdfeeders.

We will meet at the Clifton Observatory at 1 pm, or if you are unsure where the that is, there will be someone outside Beacon House at 12:30 pm to walk up there with you (look for someone in a BUCG t-shirt). Bring your own lunch, but biscuits and other sweet treats and snacks will be provided. Click going on the Facebook event if you’re able to come! (Join Bristol University Conservation Group Facebook page to find the event.)

Events, Social

Bristol, Clifton, Downs, picnic, Welcome Week

Welcome Fair

Thursday 27th September, 2018 Written by Webmaster

On Firday 28^th September the Welcome Fair is kicking off the new academic year and as always we will be there at our stall. Whether you’ve never heard of us before or a wanting to join us again for another year of conservation fun we look forward to seeing you there. You can sign up to the mailing list at the fair or by emailing web@bucg.org.uk. To join please sign up on the Bristol SU website.

Events

freshers, Welcome Fair, Welcome Week

AGM 2018

Wednesday 25th April, 2018 Written by Webmaster

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on the at 5pm on Friday 4^th May at the King’s Arms on Whiteladie’s Road (the date and location are subject to possible change). This is your chance to have a say in the running of your society, vote on the next year’s comitte members and to stand for any of the comittee positions.

Being on the BUCG comittee is a great opportunity to contribute to your society, have fun, and looks good on your CV (particularly if you’re aiming for a career in environmental work). Even if you are not going to stand for a position, do come along to vote and enjoy a few drinks and free nibbles together at one of our last events of the year.

You can also submit am mostion to change the consitution, which will be voted on at the AGM. If you would like to propose a costintuitional adment anr/or run for a a committee position please email Heather, though you can always do so on the day. If you stand for a comittee position you will be asked to give a small speech to promote yourself (don’t worry, it is very casual and needn’t be long).

These are the committee positions available: president; vice president; treasurer; tools and saftery officer (x2); secretary; social secretary (x2); webmaster; Providence Plantation officer (x2).

The Facebook event page can be found here.

Events, Meeting, News

AGM, annual general meeting, committee, constitution, event, meeting, societyion, vote

Providence nature walk

Wednesday 25th April, 2018 Written by Webmaster

On the afternoon of Sunday 29th April we will be having a nature walk around Providence Plantation guided by experts from the Bristol Naturalists Society. This is a great oppurtinity to lear about the woodland wildlife, especially about birdsong invertabrates and recording methods. We will begin the event with a picnic in the woods. Please email Heather by 7pm on Friday 27^th April if you would like to come along.

Events, Trip

Bristol Naturalist Society, event, nature, providence, trip, walk, wildlife, woodland

Board game social

Friday 9th March, 2018 Written by Webmaster

We are planning a social to Chance and Counters, a board games café on the week begining 19^th March. After the games will then go to a nearby pub a few drinks. This is a great chance to join us on our final social before the Easter break. We want to maximise the number of people who can come, so if you are interested please check out the Facebook event and vote on what date works for you or email Heather.

Events, Social

board games, event, games, pub, social

Berrow Dunes

Friday 9th March, 2018 Written by Webmaster

UPDATE: Again, because of the snow we have had to cancel the trip.

On Sunday 18^th March we will be going to Berrow Dunes in Somerset. BUCG has been going there yearly to help Sedgemoor District Council preserve the dunes and wetlands in the area. If you would like to join us on this seaside trip please email Heather by 7pm on Thursday 15^th March – places are limited.

Events, Trip

beach, Berrow, coast, dunes, event, seaside, trip, wetland

Avon Wildlife Trust trip

Tuesday 27th February, 2018 Written by Webmaster

UPDATE: Due to the snow, we have had to cancel the trip.

We are going on a trip with the Avon Wildlife Trust on Sunday 4^th March. Their trips are always great and they find really interesting and different activities for us to do. With coursework and strikes stressing everyone out, this is a great opportunity to get outside and away from Bristol for a day. Please email Heather by 7pm on Friday 2^nd March if you are interested.

Events, Trip

Avon Wildlife Trust, AWT, trip

Providence Plantation

Monday 12th February, 2018 Written by Webmaster

On Sunday 18th Febuary we will be heading to our regular stomping ground of Providence Plantation. Likely we will be scrub clearing. If you would like to go please email Heather.

Events, Trip

event, providence, trip