The Trinidad and Tobago
Field Naturalists' Club
Dedicated to the study of Natural History,
the diffusion of knowledge thereof, and
the conservation of nature and natural resources.
| CALENDAR | |
| February | |
| 11 | Club meeting - Lecture: Pollutants & Gulf Circulation. by Asif Khan |
| 14 | Bird Group field trip - Arima Valley Birding along LaLaja Road. This road straddles the ridge between the Arima and Guanapo valleys. Optionally we may take a walk along the ridge - fairly easy going. Depart UWI at 5:30 AM. |
| 28 | Field Trip - Geology trip - destination to be confirmed. Difficulty: Fair. |
| March | |
| 11 | Club meeting - Lecture: HMG Funding for Environmental Projects by the British High Commission |
| 13 | Botany field trip - Destination: Guayaguayare. |
| 14 | Bird Group field trip - Paramin. Ridge and north slope of the Northern Range west of Maracas Bay. Walking along paved mountainside roads. Depart Twin Towers at 5:30 AM. |
| 28 | Club field trip - Chacachacare Difficulty: Fair |
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FEATURES
- Photo
Journals
Pictures from the Club's overseas trips. - Southeastern Caribbean Bird Alerts
- SCBA Archives
- Trinidad and Tobago Rare Bird Committee
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NEW - Accounts of the Club's contribution to marine turtle conservation
Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists Turtle Project 1963 to 1980 Ian Lambie
- "Environmental
Matters
Matter"
Peter Reis
A consumer's guide to recycling, reuse and waste reduction.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
- The
Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists' Club Trail Guide, 2nd Edition
Edited by P.L.Comeau - The Quarterly Bulletin Online
- Native
Trees of Trinidad and Tobago
- V.C. Quesnel, T. F. Farrell, P. L. Comeau - The Journals of the Trinidad
Field Naturalists' Club, 1891-1896
These issues of the Journal, covering an interesting period in the Club's history, have been scanned and put on CD. Copies may be ordered from the Management Committee.
Check out our Trail Guide - a complete and informative guide to nature trails in Trinidad and Tobago.
LIVING WORLD
Visit the Living World webpages for contents and archived articles from the Club's Journal.
The Document Archive contains several position papers setting out the Club's views on urgent environmental issues, as well as a catalogue of the Club's library.
Yellow Oriole
Photo: Gerard Williams
King Vulture
Photo: Graham White
About the Field Naturalists' Club
The Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists' Club, a society for the study of Natural History, is one of the oldest NGO's existing in Trinidad and Tobago,having being founded on 10th July 1891.
The Club is a volunteer, non-profit organization. Its main objectives are to bring together persons interested in the study of natural history, the diffusion of knowledge thereof and the conservation of nature and natural resources.
Membership in the club is open to anyone who has an interest in nature and the natural environment. Approximately 250 members share interests in the natural environment such as birding, botany, photography, geology, research and scientific investigation, publication, conservation and environmental protection.
The TTFNC conducts an annual program of monthly meetings, lectures and field trips for the enjoyment and edification of its members.
The Club also publishes the following periodicals -
- Living World Magazine, a journal of scientific research in all fields of natural history relevant to Trinidad and Tobago. The Journal is published annually.
- Quarterly Bulletin, a quarterly newsletter for club members, containing articles on the natural history of Trinidad and Tobago and giving details of club activities.
In addition, the TTFNC sponsors a number of publications on the natural history and environment of the country. They may be obtained directly from the Club or from local bookstores.