The Natural History Society of Jamaica

Field Trips

Destination Jamaica

Fieldtrips are organized to increase awareness of Jamaica’s natural heritage and highlight activities which impact on the natural environment.[...]

Collaboration

Together we CAN

The Natural History Society of Jamaica  is a member of the National Environmental Societies Trust (NEST) and the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ)[...]

Outreach

Spread the news

Lectures, seminars and workshops on the island's natural history are given by members as well as local and visiting naturalists and scientists [...]

Lobbying

Save our resources

NHSJ collaborates with other NGOs in lobbying on issues relating to conservation of Jamaica's natural environment and to the sustainable use of the island's natural resources [...]

National Wood and Water Day

Save a tree, save our environment

Annual event founded by the NHSJ and the Jamaican Geographical Society in 1982. Aims to sensitize the public on the importance of trees as part of the ecosystem [...]

Social

Meet and greet

We get together annually to enjoy food, friends and nature [...]

Education Program

Educational Activities include:

Exhibitions, school visits, annual Children's Own/NHSJ Natural History Competition, Presentations to school on natural history topics, Help prepare schools for annual School Environment Program Competition, Literature to libraries and schools, Leading field trips.

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Membership is open to all persons. Organizations can become members or make contributions to any of the activities of the society.

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