Afternoon events, Days out, Nature

Come explore the picturesque gardens of the Rehall Walled Gardens and say hello to all the spring buds. There'll also be crafts for the kids, a plant sale for the greenthumbs and cream teas for all to enjoy.

Trek across the hills of Perthshire on a Highland pony. Featuring forestry tracks and a river crossing, with plenty of wildlife on display.

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

Join Castle Kennedy Garden Ranger for this month’s Animal Safari theme. Explore the Gardens, look for mammal tracks, learn to identify footprints and other trails and discover who lives alongside the plants and flowers in the Gardens and take part in arts and crafts. Meet at Castle Kennedy ruins and bring outdoor clothing.

Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.

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.

This strenuous graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, will explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the people who lived in the park and learn more about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special.

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

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!

Hunt for the hidden treasure using clue-solving skills. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

A ranger-led walk to forage for foods that grow in the city's greenspaces.

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

Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.

Fun for all the family discovering the beasties of the bog.

Boggy beastie activities with pond dipping and seed sowing thrown in.

A day of wildlife fun and insect activities for all the family.

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.

Brave the winter weather to take a walk through the beautiful woodland at Cathkin Braes and learn more about how nature copes with the frosty season.

A chance to talk to the staff at the Botanics about the less well-known flora and fauna of the garden, and the preparations for the upcoming Bio Blitz – an increasingly popular activity in which a given area is intensively studied for 24 hours in an attempt to discover every living species in the area. Ages 8+.

There are over 250 species of these little pollinators, so you'd be forgiven for not being able to tell them apart. On this walk with the ranger, get to know the humble bumblebee a little better in their natural habitat among wild flowers. Ages 14+. Booking is essential.

Help to identify and count the most common bees in the area. No experience needed – you'll be taught everything you need to know to be a bee survey expert. Spaces limited. Booking is essential.

Spend the day building a den and then – if you like – cook dinner on the campfire and spend the night in your construction. Booking is essential.

Learn to live off the land, build a shelter, make fire and forage for food. Please wear appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied. Booking is essential.

A session in which you can learn some bushcraft skills, such as sneaking, tracking and building a shelter.