Days out, Nature

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

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.

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

A chance to bag a Corbett with this eight-mile walk up Beinn a'Chuallaich departing from Stirling.

A chance to climb Scotland's most southerly Munro. This eight mile (1,030m ascent) is suitable for healthy, active people. You'll need walking boots, waterproofs, packed lunch, drinks, hat and gloves.

Take part in the National Butterfly Survey and learn to recognise the fluttery creatures in your own garden.

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 lovely, scenic off-track walk along the Clyde Valley. Not suitable for children as it's a long 'un.

Hands-on advice from the experts about using binoculars and telescopes to watch wildlife. Also a chance to buy some (binoculars and/or telescopes, that is, not wildlife). All proceeds go back into the RSPB to continue conservation efforts.

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+.

Help survey the Falls of Clyde and see how many species you can record. Includes workshops and drop-in sessions.

Get outdoors to find out more about Scotland’s amazing flora and fauna. This your chance to work alongside experts to monitor and survey the local wildlife, plants, birds and insects. Guided walks will run on both days organised by Historic Scotland and the National Trust of Scotland.

Learn how to look after the wide range of wildlife in your orchard.

Expert guide Billy Shields leads this walk exploring the wildlife around Mount Stuart. See if you can spot buzzards, woodpeckers, ravens, jays, herons, cormorants or oystercatchers and throw any questions at Billy.

Kids aged 5–9 get twitching on this bird spotters' treasure trail.

A course for botanical illustrators who've already achieved a foundation level of skills. Students work at their own pace, having access to the RBGE's collection and the expertise of the tutor. Booking is essential.

Butterfly and moth spotting and all sorts of interesting nature activities.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this gardening exhibition. There will be gardening experts on hand along with a plethora of plants, tools and other essentials for sale.

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.

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.

Spend the morning brushing up on your bushcraft skills. 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.