| Committees and Special Interest Group Activities A unique feature of our Society is that it allows its members to
engage in additional activities that are of their particular interest and in accordance
with our purposes. We officially sponsor the following committees and special interest
groups:
- Conservation Committee. The thrust of our conservation
efforts. Lobbies for the improvement of legislation and regulations that promote
conservation.
- Education Committee. Offers conferences, workshops and
other educational activities to school and interested groups, and awards prizes and
recognitions at school science fairs.
- Camping Group. Camps frequently at our forests, beaches
and nearby islands. Highlights are the annual Mona Island camping and periodic visits to
nearby Culebra Island, St. John (USVI), Jost van Dyke and Tortola (BVI).
- Bird Watching Group. Conducts periodic bird watching
and participates in the annual bird count.
- Marine Life. Organizes snorkeling and kayaking
activities.
- Astronomy. Organizes conferences and observation
activities.
- Archeology. Conducts archeology conferences and field
trips.
- Exploration. Carries out exploration trips to remote
places that may later be visited in our monthly field trips or by other groups.
The committees and groups sometimes combine their activities.
Thus, a camping activity may offer bird watching, snorkeling, kayaking or even star gazing
opportunities. |