On Saturday, 21 March 1998, Sorby is running a beginners one day forum on the hows, whys and whats of local wildlife. This will take place from 10.00 - 16.00 at the Sheffield City Museum.
It is hoped that this will achieve three objectives:
Topics to be covered will include: Equipment; What's around; Techniques; Demonstrations; Birds; Plants; Bats; Insects; Mammals; Amphibians; Geology; Photography; Microscopy; Computers; Where to find information.
Admission is FREE to members, £2.00 to non-members, redeemable against membership.
| 10:00 | Doors open. |
| 10:15 | Welcome & Introduction |
| 10:30 | Why? - An introduction to the Sheffield area. |
| 11:00 | How? - Equipment & methods. |
| 11:30 | Sorby - YOUR Natural History Society. |
| 12:00 | Questions & Answers |
| 12:15 - 13:15 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 13:15 | What & When? - Introduction to the afternoon workshops |
| 13:30 - 15:45 | Displays, workshops & demonstrations |
| 15:45 | Conclusion |
| 16:00 | Depart |
Refreshments (with the exception of lunch) are free and will be available throughout the day.