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Kilbarchan Argicultural Show
Date	Location
Lots for everyone to see and do at this annual agricultural show. View full details
16 Jun 10am	Monklands Farm, Kilbarchan

Cowalfest
Date	Location
Walking festival that takes place amid the natural splendour of the Cowal peninsula. As well as an extensive range of guided walks for all ages and abilities, there are also live music performances, bike and horse rides and art exhibitions and workshops. View full details
5 Oct–14 Oct Times vary	Cowal, Cowal Peninsula

Gardening Workshop: Planning and Maintaining Herbaceous Borders
Date	Location
Head Gardener Andrew Simmons hosts this workshop on herbaceous borders, including three course lunch prepared by Head Chef Chris Percy-Davis. View full details
11 Jul 11am	Floors Castle, Kelso

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

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

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

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

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

Bats and Moths Walk
Date	Location
In celebration of National Moth Night, learn more about a couple of nocturnal flying creatures, moths and bats, with the rangers. Bring a torch and meet at the walled garden car park; children must be accompanied. Places are limited so booking is only accepted on the day of the event. Booking is essential. View full details
23 Jun 9.30pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

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

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

Culzean's Mammals
Date	Location
The rangers introduce you to the animals of Culzean. Meet at Camellia House. View full details
24 Jun 2pm	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

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

Flower Folklore
Date	Location
Learn all about wildflowers and how to identify them on this guided walk. View full details
3 Jun 1.30pm	Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch

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

Get Your Hands Dirty – Dig a Pond for the Jubilee
Date	Location
Help the Rangers dig a water haven for the local wildlife. Wear wellies and bring a spade. View full details
4 Jun 10am	Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie

Half Day Hike
Date	Location
A nice long walk around Culzean Country Park, exploring places that only the Rangers can take you to. Bring a packed lunch. View full details
14 Jul 1.30pm 25 Jul 11.30am	Culzean Castle & Country Park, Maybole

Learn How To Make Charcoal
Date	Location
Be honest – which of us hasn't, at some time or other, wanted to learn how to transform wood into a reliable and efficient solid fuel by means of pyrolysis in a charcoal kiln? We know we have. This two-day course will show you how it's done (it's two days because the process has to happen overnight) and at the end of it, you'll have your own supply of charcoal to take home for the BBQ, stove or open fire. This is a hands-on course which will involve getting dirty, tired and probably also wet… View full details
6 Jun–8 Jun Wed–Fri 9am–6pm	Ben Lomond, Drymen

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

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