Events
There are six lectures between October till April, and outdoor events with visits to local reserves and other places of interest organised throughout the year. Both indoor and outdoor events are free and open to non-members; sometimes pre-booking is required. Donations to help with running costs such as hall bookings and refreshments are appreciated. The sub-committee welcomes suggestions for future events.
Outdoor Events
2010- March 27 - Saturday 10.30am
Musselburgh Lagoons with Nick Aitken. Meet at Goose Green, end of Balcarres Road, near river mouth - April 17 - Saturday 10.30am
Aberlady Bay with John Harrison. Meet at reserve car park - 8 May - Saturday 10.30am
Cumbernauld Glen, further details in Lothian Talk - June 6 - Saturday 2pm
Wild Food Picnic with Ian Edwards. Newbyres Castle Community Garden and Gore Glen, Gorebridge. Details in Lothian Talk. - June (TBA)
Badger watch evenings. Very popular, places limited, early booking essential. - July (TBA)
Aberlady Bay - Moths with John Harrison. Meet at reserve car park. - August (TBA)
Bat watching at Blackforpond, Edinburgh. - Date TBA
Bawsinch Open Day with Colin McLean. Enter by wicket gate, Duddingston Road West.
For all outdoor events, warm waterproof clothes and suitable footwear should be worn.
Indoor Events
Lectures start at 7.30pm on Thursdays and are held at 33 Melville Street Edinburgh, EH3. Admission free. Non members welcome.2010
- February 11: Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog - Amphibian and reptile magic
Peter Leach - March 11: Moths
John Harrison - April 22: AGM followed by "So you think you know wildlife?"
NB: this is a correction from the date printed on Events Card