Nature events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Nature events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Den Building Adventures
29th June 2019 - 20th August 2019
Join the tribe for daring daily adventures exploring some of the wildest and remote corners of the Almond Valley site during the summer holidays! Read more
Microsculpture: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss
29th June 2019 - 22nd September 2019
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is hosting ‘Microsculpture’ an exhibition of giant insect portraits exposed in microscopic detail by British photographer Levon Biss. Read more
Live Science Shows
1st July 2019 - 18th August 2019
Professor Egghead returns to the Scottish Seabird Centre this summer with two fantastic new live science shows and two fun-filled puppet shows!
Read more
Art Exhibition: KYST
6th July 2019 - 26th August 2019
This exhibition is a record of the passage of time and its effect on nature and people, the result of a project undertaken by artist Ben Woodhams in 2018. Read more
Arthur’s Adventure
22nd July 2019
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
23rd July 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Linlithgow Holiday Club
23rd July 2019
Check our all the great free Linlithgow Holiday Club events for ages 8 to 12 years on during the summer! Read more
Skeleton Investigators: Drop-in Session
23rd July 2019 - 24th July 2019
Do you know what an owl has for its dinner? Find out in these sessions at Surgeons' Hall Museums as you investigate the skeleton remains removed from owl pellets! Read more
Arthur’s Amble
24th July 2019
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Cryptic: Below the Blanket
24th July 2019 - 25th August 2019
Marking twenty-five years of ‘ravishing the senses’, Cryptic presents Below the Blanket, a series of new artworks installed throughout the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh this Summer. Read more
Holyrood Holiday Club: Holyrood Rocks!!
24th July 2019
Join a ranger and travel back in time 350 million years to discover the fascinating story behind the rocks of Holyrood Park. Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
27th July 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Arthur’s Adventure
29th July 2019
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
30th July 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Linlithgow Holiday Club
30th July 2019
Check our all the great free Linlithgow Holiday Club events for ages 8 to 12 years on during the summer! Read more
Arthur’s Amble
31st July 2019
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Holyrood Holiday Club
31st July 2019
Check our all the great free Holyrood Holiday Club events for ages 10 to 14 years on during the summer! Read more
Arthur’s Amble
3rd August 2019
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Arthur’s Adventure
5th August 2019
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Animal Handling with Cool Creatures
6th August 2019 - 7th August 2019
To celebrate Surgeons' Hall Museums new exhibition 'A Design for Life' come along and meet some amazing animals up close and see for yourself the incredible variety found in the animal kingdom. Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
6th August 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Linlithgow Holiday Club
6th August 2019
Check our all the great free Linlithgow Holiday Club events for ages 8 to 12 years on during the summer! Read more
Arthur’s Amble
7th August 2019
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Holyrood Holiday Club
7th August 2019
Check our all the great free Holyrood Holiday Club events for ages 10 to 14 years on during the summer! Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
10th August 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
An Underwater World
11th August 2019
Join Mike Durnan on Sunday 11th August and discover what lives in our wonderful pond in Lauriston Castle’s Japanese Garden, then make your very own sailing boat to sail in it! Read more
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: The Fragile Planet
11th August 2019 - 25th August 2019
This series brings together environment specialists, scientists and activists to ask: how can we avert disaster and protect our planet? Read more
Summer Stroll
11th August 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Linlithgow Loch and Peel and discover the wildlife that calls the loch its home. Read more
Arthur’s Adventure
12th August 2019
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
FiraB Balearic Music Nights: Anna Ferrer Live
12th August 2019 - 14th August 2019
Edinburgh New Town
Come and enjoy the warmth and sound of the Mediterranean as FiraB Balearic Music Nights brings you Menorca born singer Anna Ferrer from 12th to 14th August as part of the Fringe! Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
13th August 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Linlithgow Holiday Club
13th August 2019
Check our all the great free Linlithgow Holiday Club events for ages 8 to 12 years on during the summer! Read more
Arthur’s Amble
14th August 2019
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Edinburgh Summer Foraging Course
16th August 2019 - 18th August 2019
Wild Food Uk returns to The Flotterstone Inn near Penicuik for some Edinburgh Summer Foraging Courses this August. Read more
Arthur’s Amble
17th August 2019
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Arthur’s Adventure
19th August 2019
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
20th August 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Arthur’s Amble
21st August 2019
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
24th August 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Arthur’s Adventure
26th August 2019
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
27th August 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Arthur’s Amble
28th August 2019
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Arthur’s Amble
31st August 2019
Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past. Read more
Spiders: Fight Your Phobia
31st August 2019
Do you hate spiders? Then come along to this 'Fight Your Spider Phobia' workshop with RZSS. Read more
The Magnificent Victorian Improvement Project
1st September 2019
This guided walk on Sunday 1st September will visit many of the Victorian landscape improvement sites from lochs to roads in Holyrood park. Read more
Celtic Crag
14th September 2019
Join a Ranger for a guided walk and discover the story of the Park’s history from the Stone Age right up to the present day.
Read more
Ocean Film Festival
14th September 2019
The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the most amazing ocean films. Read more
Spiders: Fight Your Phobia
15th September 2019
Do you hate spiders? Then come along to this 'Fight Your Spider Phobia' workshop with RZSS. Read more
Spiders: Fight Your Phobia
28th September 2019
Do you hate spiders? Then come along to this 'Fight Your Spider Phobia' workshop with RZSS. Read more
Tyrannosaurs
24th January 2020 - 4th May 2020
The most comprehensive exhibition ever mounted on tyrannosaurs is coming to the National Museum of Scotland, bringing the latest palaeontological discoveries to life. Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Summer Woodland Trail at Greenbank
1st June 2019 - 31st August 2019
Explore the Summer-themed trails in the woodland at Greenbank Garden, the perfect way to spend the school holidays!
The Little Garden Kingdom
1st July 2019 - 11th August 2019
Looking for something to do during the school holidays? Come along to Greenbank Garden and enjoy their brand new summer children's experience!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
21st July 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Off Grid Kids Summer Camp
22nd July 2019
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running an outdoor camp for 5 - 12 year olds!
Off Grid Kids Summer Camp
23rd July 2019
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running an outdoor camp for 5 - 12 year olds!
Off Grid Play Group
23rd July 2019
Off Grid Community are running play group sessions on the 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th July and 1st August for two year olds!
Off Grid Kids Summer Camp
24th July 2019
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running an outdoor camp for 5 - 12 year olds!
Wild Arts and Crafts
24th July 2019
Take a walk through the woods at Rouken Glen Park collecting natural materials for making your own piece of wild art!
Off Grid Kids Summer Camp
25th July 2019
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running an outdoor camp for 5 - 12 year olds!
Off Grid Play Group
25th July 2019
Off Grid Community are running play group sessions on the 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th July and 1st August for two year olds!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
27th July 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
28th July 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Let’s Get Bogging For International Bog Day
28th July 2019
Join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers for their guided walk on International Bog Day and discover what bogs do for us from purifying water to preserving food!
Off Grid Kids Summer Camp
29th July 2019
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running an outdoor camp for 5 - 12 year olds!
Conservation Volunteers
30th July 2019
Interested in becoming involved with conservation projects at Rouken Glen Park? Join the Conservation Volunteers at one of their regular monthly events!
Off Grid Kids Summer Camp
30th July 2019
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running an outdoor camp for 5 - 12 year olds!
Off Grid Play Group
30th July 2019
Off Grid Community are running play group sessions on the 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th July and 1st August for two year olds!
Off Grid Kids Summer Camp
31st July 2019
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running an outdoor camp for 5 - 12 year olds!
Off Grid Kids Summer Camp
1st August 2019
Looking for something different for your kids during the Summer Holidays? Off Grid Kids are running an outdoor camp for 5 - 12 year olds!
Off Grid Play Group
1st August 2019
Off Grid Community are running play group sessions on the 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th July and 1st August for two year olds!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
3rd August 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
4th August 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Muddy Monsters
8th August 2019
Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and held on the second Thursday of every month!
Crafty Campfire Stories - FULLY BOOKED
9th August 2019
Help the Whitelee Countryside Rangers build a cosy campfire and then gather round for some stories and marshmallow toasting!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
10th August 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
11th August 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
17th August 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
18th August 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
24th August 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
25th August 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Conservation Volunteers
27th August 2019
Interested in becoming involved with conservation projects at Rouken Glen Park? Join the Conservation Volunteers at one of their regular monthly events!
Autumn Woodland Trail at Greenbank
31st August 2019 - 31st October 2019
Explore the Autumn-themed trails in the woodland at Greenbank Garden, the perfect way to spend a few hours with the family!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
31st August 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
1st September 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
7th September 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
8th September 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Muddy Monsters
12th September 2019
Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and held on the second Thursday of every month!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
14th September 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
15th September 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
21st September 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
22nd September 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Conservation Volunteers
24th September 2019
Interested in becoming involved with conservation projects at Rouken Glen Park? Join the Conservation Volunteers at one of their regular monthly events!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
28th September 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
29th September 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
5th October 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
6th October 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Muddy Monsters
10th October 2019
Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and held on the second Thursday of every month!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
12th October 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
13th October 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
19th October 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
20th October 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
26th October 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
27th October 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Conservation Volunteers
29th October 2019
Interested in becoming involved with conservation projects at Rouken Glen Park? Join the Conservation Volunteers at one of their regular monthly events!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
2nd November 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
3rd November 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
9th November 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Rockin’ Robin’s Feathered Feast
9th November 2019
Robin and his pals need your help this winter to put on a feast like no other, join the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and make a bird-feeders to delight your feathered friends!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
10th November 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Muddy Monsters
14th November 2019
Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and held on the second Thursday of every month!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
16th November 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
17th November 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
23rd November 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
24th November 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Conservation Volunteers
26th November 2019
Interested in becoming involved with conservation projects at Rouken Glen Park? Join the Conservation Volunteers at one of their regular monthly events!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
30th November 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Crimbo Crafternoon
1st December 2019
Deck your halls with your very own festive creations this winter thanks to the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
1st December 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
7th December 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Family Weekend Activities at Whitelee Windfarm
8th December 2019
Whitelee Windfarm hold a great range of free family activities every weekend during their open season!
Muddy Monsters
12th December 2019
Muddy Monsters a nature club for 2-5 year olds ran by the Whitelee Countryside Rangers and held on the second Thursday of every month!
Events in Fife
Bairns in the Woods: Summer Outdoor Kids Club
1st August 2019
Get your budding explorers out in nature where they will learn new skills, meet new friends and make great memories!
Go Bats!
31st August 2019
Explore Dunfermline Abbey after dark with a Historic Scotland Ranger and find out about the fascinating bats that hang out here.
An Evening with Gordan Buchanan
29th October 2019
Get ready for more spell-binding stories from the natural world when Gordon Buchanan comes to the Alhambra Theatre this Autumn!
Events in Glasgow
Hire-a-guide at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond
1st May 2019 - 1st September 2019
Take a personal tour around RSPB Loch Lomond with a guide looking for wildlife and discovering the unique history and management of the reserve!
Summer Fun at Loch Lomond Shores
1st July 2019 - 1st September 2019
Loch Lomond Shores have an amazing line-up of events and activities planned over the Summer to keep all the family entertained!
Summer Nature Trail
1st July 2019 - 14th September 2019
Come and discover some of the local wildlife at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond's Summer Nature Trail. Perfect for your mini nature detectives!
Outdoor Play
6th July 2019 - 31st August 2019
Come along to Geilston Garden this Summer for some outdoor play adventures on the spotter trail, wild flower maze and natural play area!
Early Evening Summer Stroll
22nd July 2019
This summer why not join an early evening health walk and discover the woodlands and wildlife of Castlemilk Park!
Lennoxtown Sensational Safari: Into the Forest
23rd July 2019
Come along and discover the wildlife and wonders of the vast Lennox Forest with the Mugdock Country Park Rangers!
Minibeasts of Merkland, Kirkintilloch
26th July 2019
Search for some of the wee creatures that live in the grasslands, ponds and woodlands of Merkland Nature Reserve with the Mugdock Park Ranger!
Inspiring Nature Events
27th July 2019
Get inspired by nature on one of Castlemilk Park's regular events ranging from foraging for food and medicine to having breakfast with moths!
Plants of RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond
28th July 2019
This walk with a knowledgeable guide will take you to some of the wilder spots on the reserve and will help you learn to identify some of the common, and more unusual plant life found here!
Early Evening Summer Stroll
29th July 2019
This summer why not join an early evening health walk and discover the woodlands and wildlife of Castlemilk Park!
Woodland Nippers
1st August 2019
Woodland Nippers is a fun, free, nature group for kids under 6 and their grown ups held monthly at Castlemilk Park!
Marvellous Minibeasts of the Moss
2nd August 2019
Search for some of the wee creatures that live in the grasslands, ponds and woodlands with the Mugdock Park Ranger!
Castlemilk Explorers
3rd August 2019
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Wild Things Weekend
3rd August 2019 - 4th August 2019
Bring your wild things out on an adventure at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond this August and become nature detectives!
Early Evening Summer Stroll
5th August 2019
This summer why not join an early evening health walk and discover the woodlands and wildlife of Castlemilk Park!
Forest School, Milton of Campsie - Glorious Grassland
6th August 2019
8 to 12 year olds can take part in a fun afternoon of countryside activities at the locally important Redmoss Grassland in Milton of Campsie!
Primitive Fire
7th August 2019
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers in Pollok Country Park on Wednesday 7th August for a fun afternoon learning some basic fire skills!
Wildlife Weans on Wednesday, Merkland: What’s in the Pond?
7th August 2019
Calling all kids five years old and under and their grown-ups! Explore the natural world through on a fun Mugdock Ranger led activity at Merkland Local Nature Reserve!
Come and Try Conservation Volunteering, Kirkintilloch
10th August 2019
Try Conservation Volunteering on Saturday 13th July or Saturday 10th August with a ranger led hands-on task to benefit Mugdock Park's green places!
Morning Mindfulness for Young Ones
10th August 2019
This mindfulness session will encourage young ones and their families to interact with the natural environment and find out more about the produce growing in the Kitchen Garden at Geilston!
Inspiring Nature Events
11th August 2019
Get inspired by nature on one of Castlemilk Park's regular events ranging from foraging for food and medicine to having breakfast with moths!
Early Evening Summer Stroll
12th August 2019
This summer why not join an early evening health walk and discover the woodlands and wildlife of Castlemilk Park!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
12th August 2019
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Magnificent Eleven Community Access Event
17th August 2019
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers and local groups for their Community Access Event as they develop an new local walking route.
Eco Printing in Woodlands
18th August 2019
Over an afternoon, come and learn the basics of Eco Printing and produce a piece of natural artwork, then share coffee and cake with your fellow printers!
Moth Morning
18th August 2019
Come along to RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond and get up-close to these night-time creatures... you might be surprised at what we find!
Scottish Invertebrate Show
18th August 2019
Invert Shows UK bring their Invertebrate Show to Scotland for the very first time where you can meet and purchase a variety of weird and wonderful bugs!
Early Evening Summer Stroll
19th August 2019
This summer why not join an early evening health walk and discover the woodlands and wildlife of Castlemilk Park!
Bat Night
23rd August 2019
Embrace the darkness and go in search of some nocturnal nature at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond on Friday 23rd August!
Go Batty in Milngavie
23rd August 2019
Come along and learn about the real stars of the night on this bat-tastic evening walk with the Mugdock Country Park Rangers!
Early Evening Summer Stroll
26th August 2019
This summer why not join an early evening health walk and discover the woodlands and wildlife of Castlemilk Park!
Woodland Nippers
5th September 2019
Woodland Nippers is a fun, free, nature group for kids under 6 and their grown ups held monthly at Castlemilk Park!
Castlemilk Explorers
7th September 2019
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
9th September 2019
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Batman and Walkin’
13th September 2019
Discover the bats that live in and around the woods of Castlemilk Park - it's fun for all the family!
Cathin Braes Local Nature Reserve Day
14th September 2019
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers and local Scottish Wildlife Trust group for the annual Cathkin Braes Local Nature Reserve Day on Saturday 14th September!
Den Building
14th September 2019
Test your outdoor survival skills on a den building afternoon with the Glasgow Countryside Rangers in Pollok Country Park!
Doors Open Days Glasgow
16th September 2019 - 22nd September 2019
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Glasgow! This year's event will be held between the 16th and 22nd September!
Seven Lochs Trail Guided Walk
18th September 2019
Explore the history and natural heritage of the Seven Lochs Wetland Park on this guided trail with the Drumpellier Countryside Ranger Service!
Wild Food Foraging
21st September 2019
Join the team at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond in Gartocharn and go in search of some natural foodie delights!
Garscadden Loop
22nd September 2019
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers for an almost circular walk starting at Garscadden Burn and ending at Garscadden Woods Local Nature Reserve!
Woodland Nippers
3rd October 2019
Woodland Nippers is a fun, free, nature group for kids under 6 and their grown ups held monthly at Castlemilk Park!
Autumn Environmental Games
5th October 2019
Get the kids outside and celebrate autumn with the Glasgow Countryside Rangers at Knightswood Park on Saturday 5th October!
Castlemilk Explorers
5th October 2019
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Inspiring Nature Events
5th October 2019
Get inspired by nature on one of Castlemilk Park's regular events ranging from foraging for food and medicine to having breakfast with moths!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
14th October 2019
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Balista Workshop
2nd November 2019
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers at Pollok Country Park and learn the art of slingshot (Ballista) making!
Castlemilk Explorers
2nd November 2019
Castlemilk Explorers is fun, free, nature group for 7 - 12 year old's to learn about nature in a fun environment!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
11th November 2019
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Introduction to Waterbirds
1st December 2019
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers for a guided session of waterbird identification at Hogganfield Local Nature Reserve on Sunday 1st December!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
9th December 2019
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
13th January 2020
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
10th February 2020
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Inspiring Nature Events
23rd February 2020
Get inspired by nature on one of Castlemilk Park's regular events ranging from foraging for food and medicine to having breakfast with moths!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
9th March 2020
This year, Castlemilk Park Project are combining wildlife and photography in a series of photo walks and talks!
Events in Lanarkshire
People for Ponds Training Day
21st July 2019
Join the British Dragonfly Society at Redlees Urban Park, Blantyre on July 21st for their People for Ponds Training Day!
Calderglen Zoo Summer School
22nd July 2019 - 26th July 2019
Take part in scavenger hunts, animal handling and craft sessions at Calderglen Zoo's annual Summer School!
Little Explorer’s Outdoor Adventures
22nd July 2019 - 26th July 2019
Explore the great outdoors this Summer with Chatelherault Country Park's outdoor play programme - Little Explorer’s Outdoor Adventures!
Timorous Beasties!
23rd July 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Festival of Forest Play for ages 0-99!
24th July 2019
Wild Things invite you to join them for their second Festival of Forest Play held at Carmichael Woodlands on Wednesday 24th July!
Fossil Hunt
24th July 2019
Help us search the grounds of Chatelherault County Park for some hidden gemstones and fossils during the Summer holidays!
East Kilbride Cattle Show & Gymkhana
27th July 2019
Come along and join us for the annual East Kilbride Cattle Show & Gymkhana on Saturday 27th July at The Showfield!
Timorous Beasties!
30th July 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Babes in the Wood Summer Picnic
31st July 2019
Babes in the Wood will be hosting a one-off Summer picnic for pre-school children at Carmichael Estate on Wednesday 31st July!
Pollinator Patrol
2nd August 2019
Enjoy an afternoon at RSPB Scotland Baron's Haugh finding out about the fascinating lives of bumblebees & butterflies!
Big Bug Bonanza
5th August 2019 - 9th August 2019
Delve into the fascinating world of insects at Calderglen's Big Bug Bonanza between the 5th and 9th of August!
Timorous Beasties!
6th August 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Fossil Hunt
7th August 2019
Help us search the grounds of Chatelherault County Park for some hidden gemstones and fossils during the Summer holidays!
Castlebank Summer Open Day
10th August 2019
Join the team at Castlebank Horticultural Centre, Lanark for their Summer Open Day, on Saturday 10th August!
Timorous Beasties!
13th August 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Palacerigg At Dusk Walk
14th August 2019
Join the Palacerigg Countryside Rangers on a walk around the park on the lookout for nocturnal animals as they venture out and about their business!
Timorous Beasties!
20th August 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
A Bug’s Life
25th August 2019
Come find out about some of Whitelee's real characters of the bug world with some minibeast hunting with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!
Timorous Beasties!
27th August 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Night Shift at Drumpellier
28th August 2019
As dusk falls Drumpellier comes alive, join our popular and free night walk and spot some nocturnal wildlife!
Timorous Beasties!
3rd September 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Timorous Beasties!
10th September 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Creatures Of The Night
11th September 2019
Gartcosh Local Nature Reserve is home to many creatures that come out under the cover of darkness, join this night walk and see what you can spot!
Bat Walk
14th September 2019
Join us for a twilight walk to track down the bats around RSPB Baron's Haugh, and find out all about these nocturnal creatures!
Timorous Beasties!
17th September 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Timorous Beasties!
24th September 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Timorous Beasties!
1st October 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Harvest Weekend
5th October 2019 - 6th October 2019
Help us celebrate the harvest this autumn at the award-winning National Museum of Rural Life's Harvest Weekend!
Timorous Beasties!
8th October 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Timorous Beasties!
15th October 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Timorous Beasties!
22nd October 2019
K-Woodlands will be hosting outdoor play sessions for parent and toddlers every Tuesday morning... it's time to get outside and enjoy the woodlands!
Marvellous Migrants at Baron’s Haugh
9th November 2019
Come along and learn about the birds that make Baron’s Haugh their own during the winter months after flying thousands of miles to spend the winter in Scotland!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Explorer Trail
29th June 2019 - 8th August 2019
Spend some quality family time together at RSPB Scotland Lochwinnoch taking part in one of their self-led Explorer Trails this Summer!
Binocular and Telescope Open Day
3rd August 2019
Come along to a free Binocular & Telescope Open Day at RSPB Lochwinnoch, expert advice will be on hand all day!
Binocular and Telescope Open Day
4th August 2019
Come along to a free Binocular & Telescope Open Day at RSPB Lochwinnoch, expert advice will be on hand all day!
Bat Night
23rd August 2019
Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Friday 23rd August and explore the fascinating world of bats!
Renfrewshire Doors Open Days
7th September 2019 - 8th September 2019
Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Renfrewshire! This year's event will be held on September 7th & 8th!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Jungle Club
15th July 2019 - 16th August 2019
Jungle Club is Blair Drummond Safari Park's brand new school holiday programme for children aged 8-12 years old. Perfect for adventurous youngsters who love animals and the outdoors.
Static Falconry Display
22nd July 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Wildlife Weans on Wednesdays
24th July 2019
Calling all 5yrs and under and their grown-ups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Mugdock Ranger led activities every Wednesday in July!
Wild Places
25th July 2019
Doug Allan’s Wild Places is a celebration of the breath-taking range of environments that he’s filmed over his 40 years as an award-winning documentary cameraman and photographer.
Family Fridays
26th July 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Summer Family Nature Club: Aquatic Adventures
26th July 2019
Join our RSPB officer for a fun morning of aquatic adventures and see what aquatic beasties can you find in the pond while doing some pond dipping?
Summer Family Nature Club: Aquatic Adventures
27th July 2019
Join our RSPB officer for a fun morning of aquatic adventures and see what aquatic beasties can you find in the pond while doing some pond dipping?
Static Falconry Display
29th July 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Mugdock Sensational Safari: Survival Skills
30th July 2019
Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Learn bushcraft skills such as animal tracks and signs, shelter building, and fire making on this 3-hour adventure with the Mugdock Ranger Service.
Wildlife Weans on Wednesdays
31st July 2019
Calling all 5yrs and under and their grown-ups! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Mugdock Ranger led activities every Wednesday in July!
Family Fridays
2nd August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Summer Family Nature Club: Mini Beast Hunt
2nd August 2019
Join us at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre for a fun filled morning with a mini beast hunt. Come and see the crawly beasties that live in the undergrowth!
Summer Family Nature Club: Mini Beast Hunt
3rd August 2019
Join us at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre for a fun filled morning with a mini beast hunt. Come and see the crawly beasties that live in the undergrowth!
Sensory Sunday at Mugdock: Forest School for Wee Folk
4th August 2019
Venture into Mugdock’s wild places on this session of outdoor sensory activities for 0-5 year olds!
Static Falconry Display
5th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Family Fridays
9th August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Summer Family Nature Club: Wildlife Watchers
9th August 2019 - 10th August 2019
Join our RSPB officer at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre this summer and learn how to identify animal tracks and wildlife!
Static Falconry Display
12th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Get Batty @ The Lodge
14th August 2019
Come to The Lodge for a brief introduction to the Bats of Scotland then take an evening walk to see and hear some of the bats in action!
Family Fridays
16th August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Summer Family Nature Club: Aquatic Adventures
16th August 2019
Join our RSPB officer for a fun morning of aquatic adventures and see what aquatic beasties can you find in the pond while doing some pond dipping?
Summer Family Nature Club: Aquatic Adventures
17th August 2019
Join our RSPB officer for a fun morning of aquatic adventures and see what aquatic beasties can you find in the pond while doing some pond dipping?
Static Falconry Display
19th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Family Fridays
23rd August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Come and try Conservation Volunteering, Mugdock
24th August 2019
Try Conservation Volunteering on Saturday 24th August with a ranger led hands-on task to benefit Mugdock Park's green places!
Static Falconry Display
26th August 2019
Meet a variety of birds at this static falconry display at The National Wallace Monument every Monday during July and August.
Go Batty @ Larbert
29th August 2019
Join Forestry and Land Scotland's very own Bat experts for a brief introduction to the Bats of Scotland then take an evening walk to see and hear some of the bats in action!
Family Fridays
30th August 2019
Fridays just got a lot more interesting this summer at The National Wallace Monument!
Black Devon After Dark
7th September 2019
Come and join the RSPB for a torch lit wander down at Black Devon Wetlands and see what the wildlife gets up to once the sun goes down!
Moth Morning
8th September 2019
Come and see what beauties we find at RSPB Black Devon reserve! There will be hot drinks and pastries to keep you going as you learn to identify different moth species.
A half day walk and seabuckthorn forage at Kinneil Foreshore
13th September 2019
Come and join TCV Scotland for a guided walk and forage around the island at Kinneil Foreshore. Home to lots of exciting wildlife, we shall be focusing on Seabuckthorn.
The Big Picture Conference
21st September 2019
The Big Picture Conference explores the potential for rewilding large parts of Scotland, drawing on inspirational stories and experiences from around the world.
Autumn Adventures
20th October 2019
Get out and explore Autumn at Black Devon Wetlands and try some wild art, making pictures out of what we find around the reserve, as well as making some hibernating creatures a cosy home to sleep in!
Integrating Outdoor Learning Opportunities within the Curriculum for Excellence
25th October 2019
TCV Scotland is running a workshop on 25th October which aims to provide participants with a basic introduction to Curriculum for Excellence and Learning for Sustainability.
Gordon Buchanan: Animal Families and Me
27th October 2019
Get ready for more spell-binding stories from the natural world when Gordon Buchanan makes a welcome return to Macrobert Arts Centre this autumn.
Birdy Banquet
16th November 2019
Join RSPB staff on Saturday 16th November to learn all about feeding the birds in your garden and make your very own bird feeder to take home!
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