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Active Aboyne
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A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb…
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15 Sep–24 Sep Times vary Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside
Amazing Azaleas and Blue Poppies
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Enjoy the blooming azaleas and unusual blue Himalayan poppies at Dawyck. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 2pm Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire
Aphrodisiac Canape Reception: Scientist at your Table
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'Monsieur ambassador, with zese Deer Penis & Ginseng Crostini, you are spoiling us.' Author Mark Douglas Hill and nutrition scientist Dr Alexandra Johnstone explore the history, biology and psychology behind aphrodisiac canapes and cocktails, sorting out the science from the myths. Samples will be available. Ages 18+. Booking is essential.
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8 Apr 7pm John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Autumn Magic
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Guided walk enjoying the fruits and colours of autumn at Dawyck. Booking is essential.
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17 Oct 2pm Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire
Badgers and a Brew
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An evening stroll in the hope of encountering the resident badgers.
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2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 7–9pm RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries
Beachcomber Walk
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Take a guided walk along the beach and discover the world of seaweeds and shells.
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18 Jul 11am New England Bay, nr Ardwell
Beginning Botanical Art
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A 10-week course introducing students to botanical painting techniques. Develop skills in drawing, watercolours and pen and ink and use them to create work inspired by the Gardens. Courses run in ten-week blocks, and are available at different times of day (Mon morning and Tue afternoon in Jan–Mar, Mon evening and Tue afternoon in Apr–Jul). Booking is essential.
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7 Feb–20 Mar Tue 2–4pm
Spring course 1: Tuesday afternoons. 		Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
13 Feb–26 Mar Mon 10.30–11am
Spring course 1: Monday mornings. 		Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
16 Apr–2 Jul Mon 6.30–9pm
Summer course 1: Monday evenings. 		Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
17 Apr–3 Jul Tue 2–4.30pm
Summer course 2: Tuesday afternoons. 		Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Beginning Botany
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An eight-week course designed for the complete beginner who wants to know more about the wonderful world of plants using living specimens from the Garden. The classes will focus on the identification, nature and ecology of various plant species and is taught by the RBGE's Ben Dell. Booking is essential.
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26 Jan–22 Mar Thu 7–9pm Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Begonia
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Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia.
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18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
British Trust for Ornithology Practical Birding Day
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Join the rangers and the local BTO ringer for activities including a ringing session, making nest boxes and identifying common birds.
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25 Mar 8am Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch
Colombian Plants and Ethnomusic I: Alegre drumming
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Alegre drums, used in cumbia music, are historically made from a particular tree. Learn all about their making and their use in present day Colombian music, and join a drum circle where you can learn some patterns. Drums will be available to borrow, but if you have your own, by all means bring it. Suitable for beginners/intermediate. Booking is essential.
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8 Mar 10.30am Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Corehead Volunteer Tree Planting
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Get your sturdy boots on and bring waterproof clothes and a packed lunch to help plant native trees as part of this ecological restoration project. Minibus provided.
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19 Nov 2011–7 Apr 2012 Sat 10am–3pm Corehead Farm, Moffat
Cowalfest
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Walking festival that takes place amid the natural splendour of the Cowal peninsula. As well as an extensive range of guided walks for all ages and abilities, there are also live music performances, bike and horse rides and art exhibitions and workshops.
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5 Oct–14 Oct Times vary Cowal, Cowal Peninsula
Creating a Scented Story Dome
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Help create a giant dome of living willow. Part of the Festival of Museums.
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19 May–20 May Sat & Sun 10am–5pm Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston
Cumnock and New Cumnock Outdoor Festival
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A mixture of guided walks and family events in New Cumnock and Cumnock taking in some of the beautiful surrounding scenery.
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28 Apr Times vary Cumnock, Cumnock
Dawn Flight
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Come and see the spectacular flight of geese from the lake. Booking is essential.
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26 Feb 7.30am
11 Mar 6am
25 Mar 6.30am 		RSPB Crook of Baldoon Nature Reserve, Wigtown
Dawyck's Magnificent Tree Collection
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A guided tour of the garden, looking at the historical tree collection. Booking is essential.
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11 Jul 2pm Dawyck Botanic Gardens, Peeblesshire
Digital Plant Photography Workshop II
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An advanced course, suitable for those who have completed Workshop I or who otherwise have experience of using a high-end camera. The course will look at how to use these cameras to get the best results when photographing plants. Taught by Liz Cole. Booking is essential.
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24 Mar 9.30am Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Doon Valley Outdoor Festival
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Taking in the beautiful countryside around the Doon valley, this walking festival features a mixture of guided walks and family events, including a Bat Walk and the Rhinns O’Kells Challenge – a seven hour trek over the Nine Tops range.
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17 Aug–19 Aug Times vary Doon Valley, Dalmellington
Dumfries and Galloway Wildlife Festival
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Two weeks of events from scarecrow-making to badger watching, showcasing the full spread of flora and fauna in south-west Scotland.
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31 Mar–15 Apr Times vary Various Venues
Dundee Naturalists' Society Winter Programme
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The Society arranges a series of meetings and lectures over the winter months, open to all interested in any aspect of Natural History.
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21 Feb 7.30pm
Clive McKay: Visible migration. 		Tower Building, Dundee
13 Mar 7.30pm
AGM 		Tower Building, Dundee
Easter Monday Nature Trail
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Join Julia at Moine Mhor nature reserve for a fun nature walk.
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9 Apr To be confirmed Kilmartin House Museum, Lochgilphead
Eco Week
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Practical and fun activities for kids aimed at raising awareness of ways to help the environment. Activities include building a recycled zoo and making a garden bird feeder.
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13 Feb–19 Feb Mon–Sun 11am–3.30pm Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Biodiversity Weekend
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Come down to the Botanics to join in with the opening of the city-wide Biodiversity Week. Children's activities and details of volunteering opportunities are taking place throughout the afternoon. Ages 5+.
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19 May–20 May Sat & Sun 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at John Hope Gateway Centre, Edinburgh
Enchanted Forest
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Perthshire's Enchanted Forest attracts over 20,000 visitors annually. Essentially an outdoor sound and light show, it uses the natural surroundings of the Explorer's Garden to take all ages on a journey in which the landscape is re-imagined as a mythical, trippy wonderland.
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5 Oct–27 Oct To be confirmed Faskally Wood, Pitlochry

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