Days out, Wildlife

Help the rangers get the beach spic and span in time for the summer.

Celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland with these fun summer holiday activities focussing on the animals and plants that live at Almond Valley, with a different them each week.

This summer camp for youngsters ages 8+ features conservation, wildlife feeding and a variety of activities toward the John Muir Award. Booking is essential.

Children are welcome on this safari walk. Cameras are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. Booking is essential.

Capture the beauty of summer on this ranger-led nature trail.

Explore the reserve, take part in a fun family activity and you maybe win a prize.

Celebrate the longest day of the year with the Lochwinnoch team on this gentle evening stroll.

The zoo's two Sun Bears, Somnang and Rotana, hit double digits! Stop by their enclosure and help them celebrate the big day.

A six mile guided walk along a section of the Three Lochs Way to Loch Lomond, departing from Stirling.

The Countryside Rangers led this walk at the Hurlet, with opportunity to learn more about birds, bird feeders and the things we can do to help our bird friends.

Join the Historic Scotland Rangers Service for this short talk about things that go squeak in the night followed by an easy grade walk to look and listen for bats in Holyrood Park.

Meet members of the North East Scotland Beekeepers Association and quiz them all about our bumbly friends, Demonstrations and nest box building workshops throughout the day.

See what beasties you can find in this pond hunt.

Explore the abandoned townships and visit lost corn kilns and still houses from over two centuries ago. A rough mountain walk over 8km which requires good fitness and a packed lunch. Booking is essential.

Learn to find your way around in the wilderness and recognize the signs of wildlife around you on this weekend course.

Examine the evidence left behind by the inhabitants to find out who calls Biggar Burn their home.

Find out which trees are indigenous and which have come from around the world.

A celebration of the rich woodland culture and ancient Hallowe'en rites of the Borders in a variety of locations around the beautiful Tweed Valley.

Grab a magnifying glass and join our explorer for a hunt through the gardens at the Home of Charles darwin, Down House to find a mass of fascinating minibeasts. Discover more about bugs and their habitat and create your own creepy crawly to take home.

Grab a magnifying glass and join our Victorian explorer for a hunt through the gardens to find a mass of fascinating minibeasts. How many mini creatures hang out in the Parterre, the kitchen garden and even around the river?

Grab a magnifying glass and join our explorer for a hunt through the gardens at Wrest Park to find a mass of fascinating minibeasts. Discover more about bugs and their habitat and create your own creepy crawly to take home.

Grab a magnifying glass and join our explorer for a hunt through the gardens at Eltham Palace to find a mass of fascinating minibeasts. Discover more about bugs and their habitat and create your own creepy crawly to take home.

Take a wander around the Spey estuary and try to spot some of the reserve's bird life. Please wear appropriate clothing, and bring binoculars if you have them.

A leisurely walk for all ages, with a chance of glimpsing seals swimming in the bay. Bring suitable clothing, sunscreen (just in case) and a packed lunch. Booking is essential.