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| Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential. View full details |
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| 7 Aug 1pm | Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch |
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| This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential. View full details |
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6 Jun
1pm 20 Jun 1pm 4 Jul 1pm 18 Jul 1pm |
Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh |
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| Find out what lives on the beach, and see how you can use the things you find there to make art. View full details |
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| 28 Jul–29 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm | RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries |
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| A chance to make something to help the birds, such as a bird feeder, bird box or nesting material hanger. Ages 6–11. View full details |
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| 16 Jul–31 Jul Mon, Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am | Glencoe & Dalness, Glencoe |
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| Get busy learning about our pollinating pals in this activity and craft session. View full details |
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| 19 Aug 1.30pm | Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch |
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| See what you can find in this bird watching activity. Ages 8–12. Adults are welcome to join in. View full details |
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| 26 Jul 2.30pm | Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock |
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| Get up close and personal with all sorts of bugs and beasties. Not suitable for prams or buggies. View full details |
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| 1 Aug 2pm | Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine |
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| Discover the richness of Culzean's creepy crawly population on this ranger-led walk. View full details |
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| 1 Jul 2pm | Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole |
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| Have some fun as a family learning how to build shelters, forage for food, and track animals together at this introduction to survival. Ages 6+. View full details |
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| 20 Oct Sat 10–11.40am, noon–1.40pm & 2–3.40pm | Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie |
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| Join the Rangers for this wildlife workshop. View full details |
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| 22 Jul 2pm | Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine |
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| Learn how to build a waterproof outdoor shelter. Ages 5–16. Booking is essential. View full details |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 30 May–1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm | Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Fun and games with the Rangers in North Ayrshire. Part of Love Parks Week 2012. View full details |
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| 24 Jul 2pm | Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch |
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| Outdoors fun and games in the grounds of Polkemmet. Ages 5–16. Booking is essential. View full details |
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| 2 Jun 2pm | Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian |
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| Treasure trails, pond dipping and a beach art competition. View full details |
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| 3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11am–4pm | RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries |
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| Learn how different species' Dads look after their young. View full details |
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| 17 Jun 11am | Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Dumfries |
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| Ever wondered how birds' nests work? Find out by making one for yourself. View full details |
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| 21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm | Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Learn all about the life of the park's Highland cattle with this tour around the park. Wellies or boots are essential. View full details |
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6 Jun
1.30pm 11 Jul 1.30pm 15 Aug 1.30pm |
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow |
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| Adventurous activities for kids exploring the wild woods. Ages 8–12. Booking is essential. View full details |
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| 17 Jul Tue 10.30am–12.30pm & 2–4pm | Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie |
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| Prowl for owls on this ranger-led activity. Ages 8–12. Booking is essential. View full details |
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| 26 Oct 6.30pm | Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie |
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| Learn all about bats during this nocturnal wander around the estate. View full details |
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| 25 Aug 9pm | Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Dumfries |
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| Explore the grounds for some of the most amazing bugs and beasties as part of National Insect Week. View full details |
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| 23 Jun 1pm | Patterton Train Station Car Park |
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| Learn more about your local zoo – and zoos around the world – with activities and presentations on an animal theme. View full details |
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| 26 May–10 Jun Mon–Sun 10am–4pm | Camperdown Wildlife Centre, Dundee |
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| Join in the hunt for wee beasties. Ages 5–8. Adults are welcome to join in. View full details |
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| 31 Jul 2.30pm | Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock |
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| Get digging to discover the minibeasts that lurk below the soil. View full details |
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| 5 Jul 2pm | Brodick Castle & Country Park, Isle Of Arran |
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| Intrepid minibeast hunters can meet the ranger and go on the hunt for the creepiest of crawlies around the gardens. Children must be accompanied by an adult. View full details |
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10 Jul
1.30pm 24 Jul 1.30pm 14 Aug 1.30pm |
Inverewe Garden, Poolewe |
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| A workshop encouraging you to explore the lives of birds by making your own nest. Ages 5+. View full details |
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| 21 Jul–22 Jul Sat & Sun 1–4pm | John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh |
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| Join in games and trails with the Rangers. View full details |
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| 1 Sep Noon | Spiers School, Beith |
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| A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature. View full details |
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| 4 Aug 10am | Pollok Country Park, Glasgow |
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| Learn how to use keys to identify what lies beneath pond surfaces. View full details |
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| 10 Jul 1pm | Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch |
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| Pop on your wellies and prepare to get hands on with the bugs and beasties living beneath the water. View full details |
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| 10 Jul 2pm | Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole |
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| Help the Rangers explore the mysteries of the pond. Ages 5–16. Meet at the Visitor Centre. View full details |
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| 30 Jun 2pm | Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian |
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| Packed five days of environmentally friendly outdoor activities. Ages 5–11. Booking is essential. View full details |
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| 9 Jul–13 Jul Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm | Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow |
| 16 Jul–20 Jul Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm | Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian |
| 6 Aug–10 Aug Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm | Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn |
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| This half-day session features fun activities including archery, orienteering and pioneering. View full details |
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| 12 Jul–13 Jul To be confirmed | Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn |
| 19 Jul–20 Jul To be confirmed | Beecraigs Country Park, nr Linlithgow |
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19 Aug–20 Aug
To be confirmed 9 Aug–10 Aug To be confirmed |
Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian |
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