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Arthur's Adventure
Date	Location
This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Jun 1pm 20 Jun 1pm 4 Jul 1pm 18 Jul 1pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, 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

Colombian Celebration
Date	Location
Many different people have found many different reasons to celebrate the plant life of Colombia; but the purpose of this session is to examine its fascinating diversity. Get a taste of Colombian culture as well, in this drop-in session for ages 5+. View full details
11 Aug–12 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, 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

Dragonflies from Scratch
Date	Location
Hang out with BBC Springwatch 's dragonfly geek Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and learn all about the beautiful devil's darning needles and their various to-ings and fro-ings. Ages 8+. View full details
30 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Farmers Helpers Workshops
Date	Location
Hands-on farm work sessions for ages 8–12, with plenty of opportunities to get up close to the animals – and their mess! Booking is essential. View full details
2 Jul–10 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–12.30pm	Gorgie City Farm, Edinburgh

Festival Colombiano
Date	Location
Celebrate the amazingly diverse plant life of Colombia and learn about the country's culture. Ages 5+. View full details
11 Aug–12 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm	John Hope Gateway Centre 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 Creepy Old Woods for Hallowe'en
Date	Location
Follow the Forest School Ranger into the deep, dark woods – if you dare! Once there, build a shelter from natural materials to keep you safe from anything spooky lurking around. View full details
20 Oct 10am	Lauriston Castle, 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 Crags
Date	Location
The city of seven hills (Edinburgh, if you happen to be not from there) has a lot of crags, and in those crags some amazing plant life takes root. Discover the rock whitebeam and the sticky catchfly in this family event with games and activities. All ages. View full details
28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, 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

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

Newhailes Nature Detectives Club
Date	Location
A closer look at the world around you with a different theme each time. View full details
16 Jun 10am The search is on for damselflies and dragonflies, before the chance to make your own ceramic version.	Inveresk Lodge Garden, Musselburgh

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

Reservoir Round
Date	Location
A 13 mile walk around seven of the Regional Park's reservoirs, during which you can learn about the history of the area and perhaps spot some wildlife too. Sturdy boots, waterproofs and a packed lunch recommended. Ages 16+. Meet at Threipmuir car park, Balerno. Part of Pentlands Walking Festival. View full details
21 Jul 10am	Pentland Hills, 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

Scottish Orchards Gathering
Date	Location
Anyone interested in fruit growing, farming, cider-brewing or jam-making is welcome at this day of fruity talks, workshops and networking. There's a tour of the Botanics Fruit Garden and information on fruitful skills and ways to get children involved in orchards. Bring a dish for the pot luck lunch. Places are restricted so early booking is advised. View full details
16 Jun 10am	Conference Room at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Sparrowhawk Weekend
Date	Location
Exhibition and family activities focusing on these amazing raptors. View full details
7 Jul–8 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm	Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

We are extInked
Date	Location
Three years, a hundred people each volunteered to be tattooed with an image of one of 100 threatened British species, and then act as an ambassador for the species. Learn about this fascinating crossover of environmentalism and body art, envy the ones who got the White-Tailed Eagle and the Killer Whale, and give applause and sympathy to whoever volunteered for the Great Crested Newt. View full details
15 May–29 Jul Mon–Sun 10am–6pm	John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Woodland Cushions
Date	Location
Explore the ancient woodlands then create a comfy cushion inspired by the wildlife you see. View full details
26 Aug 11am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

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