Kids and Nature

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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

Nature Detectives
Date	Location
Explore and discover what lies beneath rocks, under the water and among the trees. Bug boxes and fishing nets supplied. Wellies are recommended. View full details
6 Jul 2pm	Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar

Wild in the City
Date	Location
The rangers and their friends from Play Services have plenty of games and activities for all the family. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. View full details
4 Jul 11am	Molendinar Park, Glasgow
11 Jul 11am	The Orchard, Glasgow
25 Jul 11am	Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow

Animal Magic
Date	Location
Join a ranger led walk around the grounds of Culzean Castle, and find out the secrets of the animals that call it home. View full details
4 Jul 2pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Children's Week
Date	Location
A week of various events from studies of insects and bats to birds and underwater beasts, brought to you by the Young Naturalists' Club and the ECOC club. View full details
16 Jul–20 Jul Times vary	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Christmas Crafts
Date	Location
Use the natural materials provided to create your own Christmas stars or table decorations. Meet at the Sutherland Building. Booking is essential. View full details
15 Dec 1.30pm	Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow

Den Building
Date	Location
Learn how to build a waterproof outdoor shelter. Ages 5–16. Booking is essential. View full details
2 Jul 10.30am 17 Jul 10.30am 13 Aug 10.30am 28 Aug 10.30am	Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe
31 Jul 1pm	Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch
25 Aug 2pm	Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian

Dip a Pond for the Jubilee
Date	Location
What better way to celebrate the Queen's 60th year on the throne than by seeking out wee beasties with a net? Join the Rangers for this fun day out; nets supplied. View full details
5 Jun 2pm	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Explore the Shore
Date	Location
Explore the coastline on this informative walk and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Don't forget your wellies! Meet at the Visitor Centre. View full details
15 Jul 2pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Fossil Hunt
Date	Location
The ranger leads a moderate walk to the fossil site where you'll get to see some examples of graptolite fossils. Ages 8+. Wear walking boots and warm clothing and bring a snack and a drink. View full details
11 Jul 2pm 25 Jul 2pm 8 Aug 2pm	Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve, Moffat

Minibeast Safari
Date	Location
Join the search for minibeasts around the nature reserve and woodlands. Don't forget your wellies! Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. View full details
11 Jul Noon 25 Jul Noon 8 Aug Noon	Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve, Moffat

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

Pond Dipping
Date	Location
Discover the weird and wonderful creatures living in ponds. Nets are provided, wellies are needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Lein car park. Booking is essential. View full details
13 Jul 10am	WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Fochabers

Really Wild Art
Date	Location
Neil Buchanan's got nothing on this – create your own really wild art in the woods from whatever you can find lying around. Ages 5–12. View full details
17 Jul 10.30am	The Hermitage, Dunkeld

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

'Talk' with the Animals
Date	Location
This guided walk around the animal attraction takes in highland cattle and red deer. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential. View full details
1 Aug 1.30pm	Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow

Teddy Bears' Picnic
Date	Location
Enjoy some fun activities while nibbling on a picnic. Don't forget your teddy! Children must be accompanied. View full details
5 Jul–23 Aug Thu 10.30am–12.30pm	Inverewe Garden, Poolewe

TweedLove Bike Festival
Date	Location
A friendly bike festival for all levels, with emphasis on enjoyment on and off the wheels. Routes around the beautiful and cycle-friendly Tweed valley include ascending and descending tracks, road cycling tours, pumping championships, downhill racing, the crowning of King and Queen of the Hill and a family ride through Peebles High Street. A night-time biking adventure lets you ride up into the hills at dusk and sleep under the stars, before rocketing along some trails in the morning light. View full details
26 May–5 Jun Times vary	Peebles, Peebleshire

Wild Camp at Kailzie
Date	Location
A camping adventure in the grounds of Kailzie Estate with wild activities for all the family, including shelter building, bat detection and a dawn chorus. Bring outdoor clothing, sleeping bag and mat, a torch, a tent (if desired) and special dietary food. Ages 8+. View full details
30 Jun–2 Jul Sat & Sun 2–1pm	Kailzie Gardens, Peebles

Wild Watch
Date	Location
Stare nature right in the eye and see what looks back at you. The ranger is on hand to answer any questions that may arise. View full details
12 Jul–26 Jul Thu 2–3pm	Inverewe Garden, Poolewe

Active Aboyne
Date	Location
A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside. Daytimes are spent in the great outdoors with mushroom walks, horse riding, hill walks, gliding, kayaking and more, while evenings offer indoor inspiration in the form of a series of talks, which this year are themed around the International Year of Sustainability and the 125th anniversary of mountaineering society the Cairngorm Club. Already booked to appear is Stephen Venables, notable as the first Briton to climb… View full details
15 Sep–24 Sep Times vary	Various Venues, Aboyne & Deeside

Almondell Past and Present
Date	Location
Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre. View full details
18 Nov 1.30pm	Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

Ant Antics
Date	Location
Learn all about wood ants and their nests, in a special event to celebrate National Insect Week. Boots are advised. Booking is essential. View full details
30 Jun 2pm	Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar

Art in the Park
Date	Location
Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Ages 5–16. Part of Love Parks Week 2012. View full details
22 Jul 2pm	Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn

Art in the Park
Date	Location
Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential. View full details
7 Aug 1pm	Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch

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