ZSL Editathon

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Wonder Women of Natural History: Wikipedia editathon at London Zoo - In a nutshell

  • Where?: London Zoo, London NW1 4RY
  • When?: Saturday 18th of January 2014, 10:00 until 17:00
  • Point of contact: Emily Humble from ZSL (emily.humble@zsl.org) or John Cummings, Wikimedian in Residence at the Natural History Museum (j.cummings@nhm.ac.uk)
  • How do I sign up?: Eventbrite signup soon

Join the Zoological Society of London in a one-day Wikipedia editathon dedicated to improving the Wikipedia pages of the most remarkable women who have helped shape our understanding of natural history.

The day will include:

  • Specialist training in editing Wikipedia pages.
  • On-hand support and resources on-hand to make editing easier.
  • An team of experts to talk about these fantastic women and to lend their expertise.
  • A unique opportunity to visit the ZSL library and view historic artefacts from the women of science.
  • A tour of London Zoo to hear about some of the women associated with ZSL from the early days and more recently.

You are invited!

Sign up here on Eventbrite

This event is open to those new to Wikipedia and to experienced contributors! Female editors are particularly encouraged to attend. Come along and play a part in educating society in the amazing achievements of the Women in Natural History!

Refreshments will be provided.

Please bring your own laptop if you have one (there will be a few available for those without, please email to reserve one).

Please create a Wikipedia account beforehand by clicking on the create account link at the top of any Wikipedia page.

If you'd like to take part remotely then please join us on Twitter at: #WISWIKI

Location

Please come to the Prince Albert Gate situated about 100m west from the main London Zoo entrance on the outer circle by 10am.

Contact

Email John.Cummings@Wikimedia.org.uk or emily.humble@zsl.org for questions or to book a laptop

List of possible article subjects

  • Evelyn Cheesman
  • Anna Thynne
  • Alison Jolly
  • Joan Procter
  • Marie Victoria Lebour
  • Elsie Wilkins Sexton
  • Emily Mary Bowdler Sharpe
  • Juliet Clutton-Brock
  • Margaret Clay Ferguson
  • Harriet Mann Miller
  • Jane Sharp
  • Barbara De Wolfe
  • Roger Arliner Young
  • Eleanor Glanville