Days out, Nature

Six weeks of nature and wildlife-related activities, events and workshops celebrating the natural heritage of the Falkirk area.

An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.

Take a walk up Edinburgh's own volcanic plug and discover its past, present and wildlife. Moderately graded walk. Ages 8+. Booking is essential.

Wildlife spotting at dusk – see who emerges as the sun goes down.

Find out about these rare birds of prey in this special exhibition.

Through the spring and summer months, Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve are offering the chance to get up close and personal with their resident wild peregrine falcons.

A moderate graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

A lovely, scenic off-track walk along the Clyde Valley. Not suitable for children as it's a long 'un.

See what badgers and other nocturnal creatures get up to after the sun goes down. Booking is essential.

A walk with staff from Museums and Galleries and the Countryside Rangers Service, exploring the history and landscape of the Donmouth and beach areas. Booking is essential.

Enjoy the blooming azaleas and unusual blue Himalayan poppies at Dawyck. Booking is essential.

Help the Zoo Keepers celebrate the special days of their animal friends by stopping by their enclosures and getting in on the festivities.

Seek out the hidden inhabitants of Spey Bay on this guided walk. Please dress appropriately and bring binoculars if you have them. Children must be accompanied.

The last of the Art of Herbs courses takes its inspiration from the themes and styles of the artists who have exhibited at Inverleith House.

Join this guided evening walk to learn all about bats and spot some as they fly around at dusk.

Use bat detectors to find bats and other beasties. A geocache is also hiding, waiting to be tagged. Meet at the Barrmill Road Gate.

Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.

Introductory classes in botanical illustration. Develop your drawing skills, learn the different techniques of watercolour and pen & ink, and create work inspired by material from the garden. Booking is essential.

Learn how to look after the wide range of wildlife in your orchard.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this gardening exhibition. There will be gardening experts on hand along with a plethora of plants, tools and other essentials for sale.

Take an evening stroll around the shores of Loch Gruinart and see if you can hear the corncrake; the mating call of the male corncrake has a distinctive grating quality, which has been likened to the sound of someone flicking a credit card against a zip fastener (an activity which also functions as a display signal for…

Collect your Christmas tree and a mince pie and try the home baking; explore the forest trails and see if you can see a squirrel (chances are they'll walk right up to you and demand some of that home baking); take part in the forest trail quiz and win a prize. Stout footwear and waterproofs are recommended.