Wildlife Society
๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ Hi! We're Wildlife Society! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ We run nature-themed events and trips in the Southampton area and all over the UK! Everyone is welcome, regardless of their degree or previous experience, all you need is a passion for wildlife. Our regular events include weekly documentary screenings, mushroom walks, pub and sober socials, as well as big trips to museums, aquariums, and wildlife parks. We primarily use Instagram to advertise, as well as a WhatsApp chat we use that's linked on our Instagram! Join a relaxed, inclusive community of nature nerds! Make friends, take part in competitions and explore the world around you!
Hi there!
We run nature-themed events and trips in the Southampton area and all over the UK! All students are welcome, regardless of their degree or previous experience, all you need is a passion for wildlife, or even just a small interest! Our regular events include weekly documentary screenings, mushroom walks, pub and sober socials, as well as big trips to museums, aquariums, and wildlife parks. We primarily use Instagram to advertise, and we have a funky WhatsApp chat to discuss all things Wildlife!
We host a wide range of events, such as:
- Reptile Handling
- Bird watching
- Mushroom walks
- Bug Walks
- Bug Pinning
- Trips to places like Marwell Zoo, New Forest Wildlife Park, Bournemouth Oceanarium, and Crocodiles of the World
- Trips to museums like the London and Oxford Natural History Museums
- Bug pinning
- Fossil hunting
- Terrarium-making and plant swaps
- TEDTalksย
- Games Nights
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Some of our achievements so far:
- SUSU Society of the Month December 2022 - Diversity & Inclusion
- SUSU Society of the Year 2023 Nominee
- SUSU Best Event of the Year 2023 Nominee - Reptile Handling Workshop with The Reptile Academy
- SUSU-SOCS Highly Commended Society (October 2023 AND May 2024)
- SUSU Society of the Year 2024 Nominee
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The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Wildlife Society this year are:
Botany Rep
Community Rep
Entomology Rep
Herpetology Rep
Ichthyology Rep
Mammalogy Rep
Mycology Rep
Ornithology Rep
Palaeontology Rep
President
Social & Welfare Officer
Treasurer
Vice President
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Wildlife Society, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Membership 2024-2025 | FREE | 14/06/2024 - 30/06/2025 | Become a member of Wildlife Society to join a passionate community of wildlife lovers! You will gain access to our trips, activities, competitions, skill training days, socials, and so much more! You don't need any specialist knowledge to be a part of this society, just a love for wildlife! Free membership for 1 year - remember to renew each year |
Constitution
All SUSU clubs & societies must have a Constitution which governs how they run
Download ConstitutionHealth & Safety
All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Wildlife Society are available to view below
- New Bug Pinning Risk Assessment (21/11/2023)
- Reptile academy risk assessment (20/03/2024)
- Bug walk 2024 RA (17/05/2024)
- Version 2 Risk Assessment Bunfight 2024 (11-09-2024) (11/09/2024)
- Nature Walk 2024 Risk Assessment (23/09/2024)
- Games Night 03/10/2024 (29/09/2024)
- Plant Clinic RA (07/10/2024)
- Documentary/Movie Screenings RA 2024 (07/10/2024)
- Pumpkin Carving RA 2024 (11/10/2024)
- Plant Clinic RA 241025 (25/10/2024)
Upcoming Events
Check out our upcoming events below: