Days out, Nature within 5 miles of Glasgow

The largest gathering of cattle in Scotland. Watch the judges select the prize-winners and enjoy lots of other entertainment besides.

A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.

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.

It's the launch of the new rainforest exhibition! Experience the sights, sounds and textures of the rainforest and learn the clever little ways animals there communicate with each other. Suitable for ages 5–11.

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.

Join the Countryside Rangers for this seven-mile walk from Carmyle to Glasgow Green via the Clyde Walkway, and stop off at the Commonwealth Games athlete's village along the way. Booking is essential.

Meet the gentle giants up close and chat to the experts about what it's like working day-to-day with the horses. Booking is essential.

Informative fungi-foraging walk. Booking is essential.

A fun day out for all the family which includes sheep shearing demonstrations and traditional arts and crafts.

Learn how to sort the weeds from the daffs in this plant id workshop.

Learn how to make a pond.

Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.

Learn about why Glasgow is known as River City, plus learn a bit more about the creatures that call its various waterways home.

Grab the bat detectors and torches – it's European Bat Weekend and we're going on a bat hunt. Ages 8+; all children must be accompanied. Booking is essential.

Autumn crafts for young nature lovers to enjoy during the school hols.

Celebrate the wonders of nature at Glasgow’s longest established Local Nature Reserve, with the conservation team and the Countryside Rangers. Activities include wildlife counts, guided walks, stalls, displays and lots more.

A day of informative and fun conservation activities with the Countryside Rangers celebrating the biodiversity of the local nature reserve.

Join the rangers and conservation team in this project to increase the wildflower population at Linn Park, one of the city's newest local nature reserves.

Put your faith in the Countryside Rangers as they take you on a walk without telling you the destination. Remember to dress warm and bring along a snack. Booking is essential.

A two-day conference organised by Glasgow Natural History Society, featuring a series of talks, workshops, and excursions about the influence of ecology on wildlife conservation in Scotland. In celebration of the British Ecological Society's 100th anniversary.

Nature-based games and activities for 4–10-year-olds.

Find out about the natural and cultural heritage of Pollok Park with a series of walks that each take a different route through the 11km of paths. No booking required. Meet at the Riverside Car Park.

A fun activity day at Tollcross Children's Farm with animal magic, face painting and more.