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Arthur's Secrets
Date	Location
Take a walk up Edinburgh's own volcanic plug and discover its past, present and wildlife. Moderately graded walk. Ages 8+. Booking is essential. View full details
8 May–31 Jul Tue 1–3pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Beginning Botanical Art
Date	Location
A 10-week course introducing students to botanical painting techniques. Develop skills in drawing, watercolours and pen and ink and use them to create work inspired by the Gardens. Courses run in ten-week blocks, and are available at different times of day (Mon morning and Tue afternoon in Jan–Mar, Mon evening and Tue afternoon in Apr–Jul). Booking is essential. View full details
15 May–3 Jul Tue 2–4.30pm Summer course 2: Tuesday afternoons.	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
21 May–2 Jul Mon 6.30–9pm Summer course 1: Monday evenings.	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Begonia
Date	Location
Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+. View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm	John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Borders Woodland Experience
Date	Location
Three days spent exploring local green areas, specifically Gordon Community Woodland, where there is a high chance of spotting wild roe deer and ducks checking out the pond. Each night is spent in the village hall. Bring a sleeping bag, overnight gear, walking boots and sensible clothing. Meet outside Jimmy Chungs on Waverley Bridge in Edinburgh. Ages 16+. View full details
20 Jul–22 Jul Times vary	Gordon Community Woodland, Gordon

Butterfly Walk plus Arts and Crafts
Date	Location
Discover the different species of butterflies on the grounds, and later take part in some winged inspired arts and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. View full details
5 Jul 11am	Newhailes, Musselburgh

Cramond Island: History and Wildlife
Date	Location
A moderately graded walk to Cramond Island, learning about the area's heritage and wildlife as you go. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them. Phone or email for meeting details. Ages 16+. View full details
22 Jun To be confirmed	Cramond Island, Edinburgh

Do you Know your Bracts from your Anthers?
Date	Location
Dr H McHaffie from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, shows how to use wildflower keys to identify Scottish wildflowers. Booking is essential. View full details
2 Aug To be confirmed	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Edible Edinburgh: Breakfast at the Botanics
Date	Location
Get a greenery fix before work or school with an early morning breakfast of local food and environmental ideas. Gardening and foraging experts are on hand with advice for making the most of plant life in the city, as well a seed bomb workshop and wild food cooking demonstrations. Get inspired to use nature in a new way, all while feasting on complimentary breakfast rolls and wild herb muffins. Part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. View full details
13 Jun 7.30am	Demonstration Garden at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Get Creative: Nests
Date	Location
Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself. View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Go Wild in the Woods
Date	Location
Get to grips with nature with the Forest School Ranger and learn how to create a shelter from what you find lying in the woods. View full details
23 Jun 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Green Shoots
Date	Location
Get stuck into the city's little nooks and crannies with a tour of its green spaces. Take in a herb project, a children's garden that's been hidden in history and the Johnston Terrace Wildlife Garden, which is usually closed to the public. Ages 16+. View full details
23 Jun 11am 3 Jul 6.30pm	The Hub, Edinburgh

Hard Rain: Whole Earth?
Date	Location
Inspired by the lyrics of a Bob Dylan song, the exhibition looks at what's being done throughout the world to improve the state of the planet. There's a chance to visit the Tibetan tent and leave your views as well. View full details
15 May–1 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Healing Herbs In The City
Date	Location
Led by a medical herbalist, this walk talks you through the uses of common weeds and plants as well as some more exotic species, passing through an urban wildlife garden not usually open to the public. Ages 16+. Booking is essential. View full details
9 Jun 11am 22 Sep 11am	The Hub, Edinburgh

Herbs of the Highlands
Date	Location
Learn about the indigenous healing herbs of the North with this course taught by Catherine Conway Payne. Booking is essential. View full details
17 May–28 Jun Thu 6.30–8pm 18 May–6 Jul Fri 10am–12.30pm	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Industry on the River Almond
Date	Location
John Dods explains how the mouth of the River Almond was a hive of industrial activity in the 18th and 19th centuries. By examining original documents and maps, he'll explain why so much industry took root there and where it all went. View full details
29 Aug 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Looking Through Their Eyes
Date	Location
Learn how to depict nature in the style of three great masters: Bonnard, Cezanne, Georgia O’Keefe, Matisse, Monet and Van Gogh. Each week focuses on a different artist and that artist's techniques. The course is taught by Helen Jackson and is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. Booking is essential. View full details
17 May–5 Jul Thu 1.30–4.30pm	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Minibeast Safari
Date	Location
Learn all you've ever wanted to know about spiders, bees and bugs on a walk with the ranger and the chance to get up close to the insects themselves. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. View full details
12 Jul 11am	Newhailes, Musselburgh

National Insect Week
Date	Location
Interesting insects and beastly bugs aplenty at the zoo for National Insect Week. Have fun with creepy crawly crafts, check out the Honeybee observation hive and if you're feeling brave you can handle some of the more intimidating critters. View full details
25 Jun–1 Jul Mon–Sun 9am–6pm	Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh

Nature's Nests
Date	Location
A workshop encouraging you to explore the lives of birds by making your own nest. Ages 5+. View full details
21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm	John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Pond Dipping
Date	Location
It's not just fish you'll find in this pond – bring your wellies, grab a net and find out what else lives beneath the surface. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. View full details
10 Jul 11am	Inveresk Lodge Garden, Musselburgh

RBGE Botanical Art Society
Date	Location
A class for those who've mastered the basic techniques of beginning botanical painting; students are encouraged to work at their own pace and seek out the advice of the tutors. Tuesday evenings are tutored by Alicia Salazar, Wednesdays by Alicia Salazar, Louise Olley and Sharon Bradley. Price given is for an eleven-week course. Booking is essential. View full details
15 May–26 Jun Tue 6.30–8.30pm Summer course 1: Tuesday evenings.	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
16 May–27 Jun Wed 9.30am–12.30pm Summer course 2: Wednesday mornings.	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

RBGE's Secret Garden: The Wild Woodland Garden of Larachmhor
Date	Location
This exhibition tells the history of a 28 acre garden near Lochaber which has been transformed over 50 years by a large team of volunteers. View full details
15 May–1 Jun Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm	Library at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

River Dipping
Date	Location
Everyone knows that fish live underwater, but what other kind of creatures live there with them? Come and splash around in the river and find out. Bring outdoor gear like waterproofs and wellies. Booking is essential. View full details
5 Jul–9 Aug Thu 2–3.30pm	Water of Leith Visitor Centre, Edinburgh

Rock Around Joppa!
Date	Location
Explore the rocky shores of Joppa and see what watery wildlife you can learn about. Suitable for under 8s. Dress for the weather and wear wellies. Meeting details available upon booking. View full details
5 Jul To be confirmed	Joppa Rocks, Edinburgh

Roseburn to Dean Village Walk
Date	Location
Explore the summer meadows and learn about the history of Dean Mill. Meet at the entry to the walkway on Roseburn Cliff, off Costorphine Road. View full details
24 Jun 2pm	Roseburn Cliff, Edinburgh

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