Days out, Nature

A spooky torchlit walk with some ghoulish games and surprises – wear your scariest outfit.

Learn to find your way around in the countryside on this orienteering course for all the family.

Learn all about fungi: where they live, how they feed and what they look like.

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

Learn how to make a pond.

Ben Dell teaches you how to create gardens that yield the greatest amount of biodiversity. Learn how to incorporate ponds, meadows and compost heaps into your garden and find out what wildlife you can attract. Booking is essential.

Walk the third section of the Three Lochs Way and you'll be rewarded by views up Loch Long and plenty of wildlife and nature to admire along the way.

An elevated nine mile walk (with 430m ascent) along the escarpment and over the Carleatheran, overlooking the Carse of Stirling. Requires reasonable fitness, walking boots, waterproofs, lunch and drinks.

Make art from natural materials in this workshop for all ages.

Get inspiration for your own garden as you help out with the Breaking Ground project.

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

Cover 180 degrees in this triangle-shaped walk from Lochearnhead. Recommended for healthy active people as it's a moderate grade. Remember to bring all the necessary goods: boots, hat, gloves, lunch, etc.

Come along to this family fun day to create your own creature crafts, test your nature knowledge, follow the clues of the Castle Garden Trail and meet some creepy crawlies in our handling sessions.

Making the most of Central Scotland’s natural settings, the festival offers walks, rides and paddles with experienced leaders. Events cater for all abilities – from strenuous climbs to scenic daunders – perhaps with wildlife spotting, a mountain bike ride or an archaeological dig along the way.

Join the ranger on this informative walk to learn more about why the birds are in danger and what can be done to help them.

Discover the re-wilding plans and volunteer work at Glenlude with its woodlands and open moorland on this free guided walk led by the conservation manager. Note the going is rough and wet underfoot - sturdy walking boots and waterproofs advised. All children must be accompanied. Bring own lunch. Map available on request…

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

Creepy Halloween fun around the camp fire – wear warm and scary clothes. Booking is essential.

Help to identify the wide range of animals, fungi and plants that make Harestanes their home and continue a long tradition of wildlife recording. Experts from TWIC (The Wildlife Information Centre) and other organisations will be on hand to lead recording parties. Suitable for 8+; under 16s must be with an adult.

A 10- mile guided walk along part of the Three Lochs Way.

A chance to watch footage of these elusive birds. Booking is essential.

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

Learn about the indigenous healing herbs of the North with this course taught by Catherine Conway Payne. Booking is essential.