Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre
- Telephone 01835 830306
- Opening times 1 Apr–31 Oct daily 10am–5pm; closed 1 Nov–31 Mar.
- Website www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes
- Provides: Wheelchair access
Event times
There are 13 events at this location
Sorted by title / date & time
Beekeeping In The Borders
Ever thought about keeping bees? Come along and meet members of the Borders Beekeepers Association and discover why so many people are taking up this ancient and rewarding activity.
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
Beekeeping In The Borders
Ever thought about keeping bees? Come along and meet members of the Borders Beekeepers Association and discover why so many people are taking up this ancient and rewarding activity.
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
Beewalk Workshop: Bumblebee Survey Training
Help the Bumblebee Conservation Trust monitor one of our most important groups of pollinators. Learn how to survey bumblebees and identify the most common species. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Outdoor clothing required. Ages 16+. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. No dogs.
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
Butterfly Survey
Take part in a national survey for Butterfly Conservation over a 2km route. No experience necessary. Under 16s must be with an adult. No dogs. Max. of 10 participants. Booking advised.
Wed 29 May
Free / 01835 830306
- 14:00 – 15:30 Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Butterfly Survey
Butterfly Survey
Take part in a national survey for Butterfly Conservation over a 2km route. No experience necessary. Under 16s must be with an adult. No dogs. Max 10 participants. Booking advised.
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
- 14:00 – 15:30 Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Butterfly Survey
Butterfly Survey
Take part in a national survey for Butterfly Conservation over a 2km route. No experience necessary. Under 16s must be with an adult. No dogs. Max 10 participants. Booking advised.
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
- 14:00 – 15:30 Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Butterfly Survey
Draw In The Wild
Learn to sketch nature under expert tuition. Suitable for beginners. A different theme each month. Ages 16+. Max 10 participants. Booking: Advised.
Sun 9 Jun
£8 / 01835 830306
Evening Woodland Walk
Discover a world of bats, moths and owls on a short walk in the woods at dusk. Ages 8+. Under 16s must be with an adult. Max 24 participants. No dogs. Booking essential.
Wed 29 May
£5 / 01835 830306
- 20:00 – 22:00 Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Evening Woodland Walk
Harestanes Bioblitz
Help to identify the wide range of animals, fungi and plants that make Harestanes their home and continue a long tradition of wildlife recording. Experts from TWIC (The Wildlife Information Centre) and other organisations will be on hand to lead recording parties. Suitable for 8+; under 16s must be with an adult.
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
- 13:00 – 16:00 Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Harestanes Bioblitz
Harestanes Wildlife Family Fun!
Try pond-dipping, listen to underwater sounds in the wildlife garden, make a bumblebee house or create your own leaf art! There’s lots of activities and hands-on advice from wildlife experts too.
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
Laurie Campbell Photography Workshop
Learn more about your photography with landscape snapper Laurie Campbell.
Sun 26 May
£65 / 01835 830306
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Supernature: Celebrate The Year Of Natural Scotland
Showcasing some of the best natural sites in the Scottish Borders in a super-sized exhibition of giant animals, plants and fungi.
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01835 830306
With The Grain: A Celebration Of The Life And Work Of Tim Stead
Exhibition of work.
Thu 23 May
Free / 01835 830306
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Fri 24 May
Free / 01835 830306
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
Sat 25 May
Free / 01835 830306
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.



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