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Aberdeen Beach, Aberdeen
Date Event
23 Jun 10am
16 Sep 3pm
17 Nov 10am 		Beach Litter Survey and Clean Part of the UK Marine Conservation Society's Adopt a Beach programme. A litter tidy and survey of the quantity and types of litter found.
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park Mintlaw, Peterhead
Date Event
25 Jul–26 Jul Wed & Thu 10am–3.30pm Wild About Aden Lots of activities for the whole family, including outdoor nature sessions, animal handling, bushcraft activities and treasure hunt.
Aden Country Park, Station Road, Mintlaw
Date Event
17 Jul 10.30am
31 Jul 10.30am 		Summer Holiday Children's Bushcraft Learn how to whittle, make fire and put up a shelter. Old clothes, stout footwear, coat, lunch and a mug are all essential. Ages 8–14. Booking is…
30 Sep 12.15pm Vintage Tractor Working Day Get up close to this vintage collection of tractors, with Clydesdale Horse ploughing, sheepdog demonstrations, traditional Scottish music by the…
Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, Visitor Centre, by Broxburn
Date Event
18 Nov 1.30pm Almondell Past and Present Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
22 Jul 2pm Art in the Park Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Ages 5–16. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
19 Aug To be confirmed Bat Walk Creep around the Country Park at night and see if you can spot a bat or two. Bring a torch and dress for the weather. Booking is essential.
7 Sep To be confirmed Batting Around Learn more about our nocturnal friends in this night time walk around the country park. Booking is essential.
18 Sep 1.30pm Calderwood and Oakbank Walk This four mile walk takes in the ancient woodland and local shale deposits. Meet at Gassworks Brae. Part of West Lothian Walking Week.
16 Dec 1.30pm Christmas Cracker Use natural materials to make your own Christmas crafts.
22 Sep 1.30pm Linhouse Nature Walk Explore the Linhouse wildlife, birds and butterflies over this 3.75 mile walk. Meet opposite Lizzie Brice garage. Part of West Lothian Walking Week.
18 Oct–19 Oct Thu & Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Environmental Activity Days Two days packed with environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11.
6 Aug–10 Aug Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Environmental Activity Week Packed five days of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential.
12 Jul–13 Jul To be confirmed Ranger Outdoor Activity Session This half-day session features fun activities including archery, orienteering and pioneering.
7 Oct 1.30pm Toadstool Tour Mary Konik hosts this hunt for fungi along some rough, uphill tracks. Meet at Gasworks Brae, Bank Street, Mid Calder.
11 Jul 2pm Wildlife Safari Games and activities all based around the woodland's bugs and beasties. Ages 5–11. Meet at Kirknewton Play Park.
Balmacara Estate, Lochalsh House, Balmacara, Kyle
Date Event
23 Jun 2pm Crofting Meadows A summer wander through the meadows, learning about the birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife that live there, as well as enjoying traditional…
Barnbrock Campsite, Park HQ, Barnbrock Farm, near Lochwinnoch
Date Event
10 Aug 9pm
7 Sep 8pm 		Marvellous Moths Enter the twilight world of these fascinating creatures. A good opportunity to enter the CMRP photo competition.
Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow
Date Event
24 Aug 7.30pm Bat Walk Creep around the Country Park at night and see if you can spot a bat or two. Bring a torch and dress for the weather. Part of European Bat Weekend.
15 Dec 1.30pm Christmas Crafts Use the natural materials provided to create your own Christmas stars or table decorations. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.
1 Jun To be confirmed
3 Aug To be confirmed 		Family Friendly Badger Watch After a short Ranger presentation, spend an evening in the badger hide. Sturdy footwear, binoculars and a torch are essential. Meet at the…
14 Oct 1.30pm Feed the Birds Make bird feeders for your garden to help our feathered friends. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential.
2 Sep 1.30pm
23 Sep 1.30pm 		Food for Free A walk with a sting in its tail at this celebration of nettles. Wander through Beecraigs and find out which plants are good to eat and which…
28 Jul 1.30pm Guided Walk Follow the Rangers on this 2.75 mile (1–1.5 hours) walk along the muddy paths of Beecraigs. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
15 Jun–16 Jun 7pm Overnight Survival Skills Ages 11–13. Bring out the budding Bear Grylls from within at this overnight shelter building workshop. Old clothes and sturdy footwear essential.
10 Aug–11 Aug 7pm Overnight Survival Skills Ages 14–16. Bring out the budding Bear Grylls from within at this overnight shelter building workshop. Old clothes and sturdy footwear essential.
9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Environmental Activity Week Packed five days of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential.
19 Jul–20 Jul To be confirmed Ranger Outdoor Activity Session This half-day session features fun activities including archery, orienteering and pioneering.
13 Aug–17 Aug Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm Ranger Outdoor Activity Week Outdoor fun with the Beecraigs Rangers and the Low Port Outdoor Eduction team. Ages 8–11 and 12–16. Booking is essential.
1 Aug 1.30pm 'Talk' with the Animals This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.
25 Jul 1.30pm 'Talk' with the Animals This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
19 Sep 11am Wildlife and History Guided Walk This Ranger-led walk takes in the wildlife and history of the park over a muddy 2.75 miles. Part of West Lothian Walking Week. Booking is essential.
16 Oct 11am Woodland Art Anyone can join in this arty activity, inspired by the surroundings of Beecraigs. Meet at Balvormie Car Park. Booking is essential.
Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, NTS Office, Lynedoch, Main Street, Killin
Date Event
29 Jun–2 Jul Fri–Sun 7–4pm An Introduction to Mountain Plant Identification A weekend course teaching how to get to know some of the many mountain plants from the richly populated reserve.
11 Jul 9.30am Mountain Flowers Spot some of the rare alpine and arctic plants which these hills are famous for on this strenuous high level walk. Bring walking boots, suitable…
Ben Lomond, Ardess Lodge, Rowardennan, Drymen
Date Event
4 Jul–29 Aug Wed 1–3pm The Ardess Hidden History Trail Discover the hidden archaeological history of the shores of Loch Lomond.
6 Jun–8 Jun Wed–Fri 9am–6pm Learn How To Make Charcoal Be honest – which of us hasn't, at some time or other, wanted to learn how to transform wood into a reliable and efficient solid fuel by means of…
Benmore Botanic Garden, Dunoon, Argyll
Date Event
15 Mar–29 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–5pm In Search of the Blue Poppy An exhibition of photographs from the 2010 expedition by George Sherriff and Frank Ludlow to Bhutan.
Blackness Castle, Nr Linlithgow, Blackness
Date Event
9 Dec Noon Birdwatching from the Battlements Birdwatching in the Firth of Forth; learn why the estuary is so important for wintering birds. Booking is essential.
26 Aug 11am Inspired by Nature Get close to nature in this interactive workshop, involving cameras and natural materials. Ages 16+. Booking is essential.
2 Jun–10 Jun Sat & Sun noon–4pm Survey Day Join a Historic Scotland Ranger in the search for bees, butterflies and jellyfish. Booking is essential.
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry
Date Event
26 Jun 9.30am Mar Lodge to Forest Lodge This 15-mile stroll from Braemar to Glen Tilt takes in remote countryside and a river crossing. Price includes transport from Blair Atholl to…
Bowhill House & Country Park, Bowhill, Selkirk
Date Event
16 Jun 2pm Pond Dip and Do Take a stroll down to the loch with the Bowhill Ranger to discover why the 'shimmying shrimp' shimmies and how spiders catch their prey in the…
18 Jul 2pm
12 Aug 2pm 		Wild in the Woods Build a den in Bowhill woodlands using only what your surroundings can offer. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
Bowhill Visitor Centre, Bowhill House & Country Park, Selkirk
Date Event
14 Jul 2pm
18 Aug 2pm 		Minibeast Magic Get down to minibeast level and explore a whole other world of beasties beneath the ground. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is…
Brodick Castle & Country Park, Brodick, Isle Of Arran
Date Event
24 Jun 2pm Wildflowers for Beginners Learn how to identify Arran's wildflowers. Ages 16+.
Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee
Date Event
2 Jul Mon 2.30pm & 7.30pm A Wild Life: An Audience with Steve Backshall The popular television adventurer talks about his wild encounters with the natural world, featuring film clips and a Q&A. Suitable for children…
Canal Station, 1 Stow Brae, Paisley, Glasgow
Date Event
25 Aug 10am Renfrewshire Active Weekend Walk A fully prepared 10-mile level off-road walk from Paisley to Castle Semple, Lochwinnoch with the Feeling Fitter crowd. With first aid, toilets and…
Castle Semple Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch
Date Event
14 Sep 7.15pm Bat Walk Stroll through the cemetery and use bat detectors to search for these mysterious creatures of the night.
19 Aug 1.30pm Bee Walk and Crafts Get busy learning about our pollinating pals in this activity and craft session.
24 Jun 1pm Butterfly Day Learn more about these beautiful creatures and how to better identify them.
24 Jul 2pm Environmental Games Fun and games with the Rangers in North Ayrshire. Part of Love Parks Week 2012.
3 Jun 1.30pm Flower Folklore Learn all about wildflowers and how to identify them on this guided walk.
31 Mar–22 Sep Mon–Sun 10am–5pm Open for Summer Stop by the visitor centre for a coffee and a wander or drop in on the local ranger for a chat.
Cathkin Braes Country Park, Cathkin Road, Glasgow
Date Event
15 Jul 1pm Marsh to Marsh This almost-level 3.5 mile ranger-led walk ventures from Cathkin Marsh, through the National Trust fields of Kittochside Farm. Booking is essential.
16 Jun 11am Tiny Trekkers An intro to hiking for pre-schoolers (as long as they are walking ably and full of beans), with a few slopes and views to give a sense of…
Cawdor Castle, Nairn
Date Event
2 Jun–19 Aug Sat & Sun 11am Garden Tour A Himalayan Garden tour of the Auchindoune Gardens. A tour led by the head gardener. Booking is essential.
2 Jun–19 Aug Sat & Sun 2pm Garden Tour A tour of Cawdor Castle Garden. A tour led by the head gardener. Booking is essential.
Chatelherault Country Park, Carlisle Road, Hamilton
Date Event
12 Aug 2pm Flower Power Discover the rich world of blooms, beasties and butterflies on this ranger-guided stroll. Please dress for the weather.
6 Jul–10 Aug Fri 9am–4pm Wild Adventure Club This broad range of workshops features archery, craft, orienteering and more. Please bring a change of clothing and footwear and a packed lunch.
24 Sep 2pm Winter Wildlife Workshop Help out the local wildlife by building feeders and learning about hibernation homes.
29 Sep 1pm You Blew It Learn the difference between Blewits and Blushers on this exploration of the mysterious world of fungi. Booking is essential.
Clatto Country Park, Dundee
Date Event
21 Jun 1pm Wild Wanders A guided wander through Dundee's green areas, admiring the wildlife and nature along the way.
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Greenock Cut Visitor Centre Loch Thom, By Inverkip
Date Event
31 Mar–22 Sep Mon–Sun 11am–4pm Open for Summer Stop by the visitor centre for a coffee and a wander or drop in on the local ranger for a chat.
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Lunderston Bay, Nr Inverkip
Date Event
15 Sep–16 Sep Sat & Sun 1–3pm Beach Watch Survey Weekend Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.
Coldingham Bay, Eyemouth
Date Event
3 Jul–7 Aug Tue 2–4pm Coldingham Bay Summer Explorers Meet with the ranger and explore the beach's wildlife. Meet at the Lifeguard hut on Coldingham Bay.

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