National Science and Engineering Week starts on Friday, with two great Citizen Science Events this weekend!
Citizen Science: Get Involved!
Sunday 16th March, 12 -4pm
Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre, Zoology Building.
Come along to the newly re-launched Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre to test your skills at native mammal identification, learn about the importance of biological recording ad get ideas for taking part in some local conservation projects.
Free Admission, no booking required
Looking Beyond The Garden – using plants for habitats
Sunday 16th March, 1.30-2.30pm.
Cruickshank Botanic Garden – Meet in Zoology Building Foyer
Mark Paterson, Curator of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden, will give a tour of the Garden highlighting plant choice to promote animal habitats. He will also discuss how the botanic collection is used by students and academic staff to study animals populations.
Free Admission, no booking required
The rest of the National Science and Engineering Week programme can be viewed online; http://www.abdn.ac.uk/engage/nsew/