Introduction
The Dronfield and District Natural History Society was formed in 1970 and caters for a wide range of natural history interests. The Society is pleased to welcome into membership the interested beginner and the specialist.
Activities
A six monthly programme is distributed to members in November and May.
Outdoor field excursions are arranged in the Dronfield, North East Derbyshire and
South Yorkshire areas, during evenings, weekends and mid-
Indoor meetings are held at the Dronfield School (Henry Fanshawe Site, Green Lane) on the first Thursday of each month (except August), when the programme might include an illustrated talk by members or a guest speaker. Other activities include discussions of current projects, informal exchange of ideas and matters of interest.
All members are encouraged to submit records of birds, mammals, insects and plant life in the areas covered by the Ordnance Survey maps SK37 and SK47 . These may be collected during Society outings, private walks or observations in one’s own garden. All this information contributes to the Society’s valuable collection of data. Walks’ leaders usually submit a brief report to the Society of the various species of birds, flowers, mammals or insects observed and a copy of the report can be included in the diary.
The Society undertakes other specific projects from time to time, but members are also encouraged to follow individual interests.
A bi-
Social Events
The Society arranges a Christmas party about mid-
Library
The Society holds a collection of relevant publications, which are for the use of members. A list of the books is available, please contact the librarian who currently controls the loans.
Equipment
The Society also owns a selection of items:
Telescope Projector
Bat Detector Microscope
Moth Trap Meteorological Equipment
Mammal Traps Diaries and records
Computer and Printer
Nest boxes (if you wish to construct a nest-
Should you wish to make use of the items to enhance the Society’s cause, please contact the Chairman or Secretary.