Countryside Rangers Upcoming Events 2024
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APRIL EVENTS
Date: Tuesday 1st April
Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Balchladdich to Stoer head Coast walk, Assynt
Join us for an off-the-beaten track 4km walk along the amazing coastline from Balchladdich beach to Stoer Lighthouse. We will explore this amazing coastline and look for signs of Otters and early migrant birds. Meet at Balchladdich beach and bring packed lunch and good walking boots.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost £5 per person.
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Thursday 3rd April
Area: Northwest Sutherland
Guided walk to Castle Bharraich and beyond
A hill and woodland walk up the path to the castle near Tongue, then further on over the hill, on rough ground, returning to the village by the quiet old road. Superb views to Ben Hope and Ben Loyal as well as over the Kyle of Tongue. 6km approx.
Time: 10.30am – 1pm
Booking ref: Click here to book on Eventbrite
Contact: donald.mitchell@highlifehighland.com
Date: Sunday 6th April
Area: Ardnamurchan
Volunteer Day – Sunart Footpaths
Join Ranger Eilidh-Ann and Sunart Community Company on this regular volunteer session. This month we will be making improvements to the Ardnastaing Beach path so please bring gloves, loppers, hand saws and spades. No need to book – this is a drop-in activity.
Time: 1.30pm – 4pm.
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Contact: eilidh-ann.phillips@highlifehighland.com
Date: Monday 7th April
Area: Mallaig
Easter Family Fun Day
Free Fun Easter themed drop in activity day for friends and families to enjoy the Larachmhor (Arisaig) gardens.
Pam, from Mallaig Active schools, and Eilidh-Ann, from the Countryside Rangers, are hosting a fun day of drop-in activities in Arising gardens.
There will be treasure hunts, fun scavenger hunts, Easter art and crafts etc running throughout the day. You can also be a mini beast, spring buds and leaf detective.
Everyone is welcome to come and go as they please on the day. Why not bring a picnic if it’s nice weather? All children must be accompanied by an adult 16 years and over.
Please wear clothing and shoes suitable for the weather. It can be quite muddy in the gardens.
The nearest toilet is in Arisaig village.
Time: 11am – 2pm
Booking: No need to book!
Contact: eilidh-ann.phillips@highlifehighland.com or pamela.macdonald2@highlifehihgland.com
Date: Tuesday 8th April
Area: Inverness
Mammal Mania!
Join John the ranger to explore the amazing world of mammals! Learn fascinating facts about our furry relatives, discover their unique adaptations, and even get a chance to see some mammal specimens up close. Perfect for young nature lovers and curious minds!
Meet at the main entrance to the Inverness Botanic Gardens. Children can be left with us, but parents are welcome to come along too. Bring a drink and snack. Please just book for the morning or afternoon event but not both.
Time: 10am – 12 Noon Booking Ref: SOE000592
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Contact: john.orr@highlifehighland.com 07771370959
Date: Tuesday 8th April
Area: Inverness
Mammal Mania!
Join John the ranger to explore the amazing world of mammals! Learn fascinating facts about our furry relatives, discover their unique adaptations, and even get a chance to see some mammal specimens up close. Perfect for young nature lovers and curious minds!
Meet at the main entrance to the Inverness Botanic Gardens. Children can be left with us, but parents are welcome to come along too. Bring a drink and snack. Please just book for the morning or afternoon event but not both.
Time: 1-3pm Booking Ref: SOE000593
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Contact: john.orr@highlifehighland.com 07771370959
Date: Tuesday 8th April
Area: Lochaber
Schools Out – Drop in spring crafts at Fort William Library
Drop in and join us in creating some spring themed recycled craft
Time: 1pm -3pm
We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: not necessary – just come along
Contact: Michelle.melville@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 8th April
Area: Caithness
Thurso East Rock Pool Rummage – Schools Out
Join the ranger at Thurso East, to discover the fascinating creatures found in the shallow rock pools. Fish, crabs, shellfish and lots of other interesting critters, can be safely captured and returned using our nets. Children can be left for the duration of this activity or an accompanying adult can stay and observe. Please wrap up warm and wear wellington boots. Booking is essential.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm Booking ref: SOE000649
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Cost: £5 per child
Contact: paul.castle@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 8th April
Area: Ardnamurchan
Ardnamurchan Easter Fun Club – Strontian
Part of three days of High Life Highland fun activities for Primary aged young people in Ardnamurchan. Join the Ranger for some woodland fun and games, including the all time favourite – den building!
Participants will require appropriate clothing for the activities/weather and their lunch and snacks.
Time: 12.30pm – 2.45pm
Booking: High Life Highland Activities Booking code: SOE000595 (P4-7) SOE000594 (P1-3)
Contact: eilidh-ann.phillips@highlifehighland.com
Date: Wednesday 9th April
Area: Gairloch, Wester Ross
Nature Photography ‘Walk Shop’
Snap into spring! Join our Anna and Katie for a guided smartphone photography walk, around Flowerdale Arboretum. Learn nature photography skills and tips, create your own mandala and enjoy light refreshments. Perfect for teens, families & beginners—just bring your phone and creativity! Easy path, less than 1 mile, some muddy and steep sections. Please wear appropriate footwear.
Time: 11am – 1pm Booking ref: SOE000663
Cost: £6 PAYG £3 for HLH Members
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Contact: katie.grant1@highlifehighland.com
Date: Wednesday 9th April
Area: Easter Ross
Natural Spring Crafts, Dingwall Library
Join the Ranger in the Library for some spring crafts using natural materials.
All materials will be provided but feel free to collect some natural items that inspire you and bring them along. No booking required, this event is aimed at families; all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10am – 12pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Booking not required
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Date: Wednesday 9th April
Area: Inverness
The Big Ardersier Beach Clean
Come along for as long as you feel like and help clean up the seashore around Ardersier Bay.
It’s a great opportunity to connect with nature, meet new people, and make a positive impact on the environment. See you there!
Meet at the Pocket Garden car park by the slipway in Ardersier. All equipment provided.
The event is free of course but booking is required. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult. All equipment will be provided.
Young people registered on the HLH Leadership programme are welcome to attend – please contact John Orr beforehand. john.orr@highlifehighland.com 07771370959
Time: 1pm – 3.30pm
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: john.orr@highlifehighland.com 07771370959
Date: Wednesday 9th April
Area: Lochaber
Schools Out – Seashore Safari at Bishops Bay, North Ballachulish
Join us on a short walk through the woods to the secret Bishops Bay where we will search for the amazing wildlife that can be hidden along the shore. Suitable for families. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear warm clothes, waterproofs and wellies and bring a snack and drink.
Time: 11-1pm
Cost: £7 for children, adults free of charge
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: Michelle.melville@highlifehighland.com
Date: Thursday 10th April
Area: Sutherland
Portskerra Rock Pool Rummage – Schools Out
Join the ranger at Portskerra rock pools, to safely catch and study the fascinating creatures who call this place home. Crabs, fish, sea urchins and many other creatures can be safely captured and released using our nets. Children can be left for the duration of this activity, or an accompanying adult can stay and observe. Please wrap up warm and wear wellington boots. Booking is essential.
Time: 11.30am – 1pm Booking ref: SOE000650
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Cost £5 per child
Contact: paul.castle@highlifehighland.com
Date: Friday 11th April
Area: Lochaber
Bilingual Book Bug round the fire at Community outdoor learning hub, Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
Join the Heritage Ranger around the fire for some Gaelic and English songs and stories with Book Bug. We will finish off by toasting some marshmallows to enjoy.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Cost: We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Contact Fort William Library
Contact: FortWilliam.Library@highlifehighland.com
Date: Friday 11th April
Area: Easter Ross
Birds! Birds! Birds!
Join the Ranger for some fun activities about birds, we’ll have a look at some feathers and nests and play some games.
Time: 3pm – 4pm Booking ref: SOE000563
Cost: £8 (FREE to HLH all-inclusive Members)
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 15th April
Area: Sutherland
Shell Art at Bettyhill Library – Schools Out
Have fun at Bettyhill Library with the ranger and library staff as you decorate your very own piece of shell art. Use glue, paint and coloured pens to create your own masterpiece. You can then take it home to show to everyone. All materials are provided but limited numbers available. Children can be left for the duration of this activity.
No charge but kind donations very welcome. Booking is essential.
Time: 10.30am – 12pm Booking ref: SOE000651
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Cost: Donations welcome
Contact: paul.castle@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 15th April
Area: Lochaber
Spring into Science at Community Outdoor Learning Hub, Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
Family fun in Glen Nevis. Join the Heritage Ranger and try your hand at some colourful spring themed experiments and crafts in the Community Outdoor Learning Hub. This event is for families with younger children aged 3 to 10 (though younger and older siblings are welcome to come too). All children must be accompanied by an adult
Time: 1pm – 3pm
We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Click here to book
Cost: £5 for full HLH members. £7 pay as you go Accompanying adults and siblings under 3 free
Contact: Michelle.melville@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 15th April
Area: Easter Ross
Natural Spring Crafts, Fortrose Library
Join the Ranger in the Library for some spring crafts using natural materials.
All materials will be provided but feel free to collect some natural items that inspire you and bring them along. No booking required, this event is aimed at families; all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Cost: £8 (FREE TO HLH all-inclusive members)
Booking: Booking not required
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 15th April
Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Clachtoll peat road
Ranger led guided through some of the most amazing landscapes of Assynt. On the way we will explore the mysterious Druid’s cave, see sailing ships carved into the bedrock by folk nearly 200 years ago before they left for America and the unique wildlife of the gneiss landscape. Bring packed lunch. 10km walk. Note this walk can be boggy in places. Meet at Clachtoll Beach car park. Grid ref: NC 040273.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost £12 per person.
Booking: Click here to book on Eventbrite
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Wednesday 16th April
Area: Northwest Sutherland
Guided walk around Kylestrome coast
Walk around Kylestrome coast and woodland on good paths, about 5km. With a chance of seeing Red deer, seals, or perhaps an eagle, beautiful highland scenery, wildlife and wild flowers.
Time: 10.30am – 1pm
Booking ref: Click here to book on Eventbrite
Contact: donald.mitchell@highlifehighland.com
Date: Wednesday 16th April
Area: Sutherland
All About Adders
Join the Ranger to learn more about our awesome adders! They are the only species of snake in the Highlands and they have lots of special tricks to survive this far north. We will play some activities and make our own adders to take home.
Time: 3pm – 4pm Booking ref: SOE000565
Cost: £8 (FREE to HLH all-inclusive members)
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Date: Wednesday 16th April
Area: Lochaber
Ballachulish Treasure at Ballachulish Quarry entrance gate
Come along to the entrance of Ballachulish quarry between 1-2:30 to join in our annual quarry treasure hunt. Follow the clues to learn the secrets and earn your prize.
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Drop in
Contact: Michelle.melville@highlifehighland.com
Date: Thursday 17th April
Area: Caithness
Shell Art at the North Coast Visitor Centre, Thurso – Schools Out
Kids, come and join the ranger at the North Coast Visitor Centre and create your own masterpiece, to take home with you. Use our shells, glue, paint, coloured pens and lots of imagination. What will you design? All materials provided but limited numbers available. Children can be left for the duration of this activity. Booking is essential.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm Booking ref: SOE000652
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Cost: £5 per child
Contact: paul.castle@highlifehighland.com
Date: Thursday 17th April
Area: Nairn
Minibeast Magic at Viewfield Park Nairn
Join John the Ranger to explore the fascinating world of little creatures and find out more about their lives and habits. We will be delving into the undergrowth, under logs and up in the tree branches.
Meet at the main entrance to Inverness Museum. Children can be left with us, but parents are welcome to come along too. Bring a drink and snack. Please just book for the morning or afternoon event but not both.
Time: 10am – 12 Noon Booking Ref. SOE000597
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Contact: john.orr@highlifehighland.com 07771370959
Date: Thursday 17th April
Area: Nairn
Minibeast Magic at Viewfield Park Nairn
Join John the Ranger to explore the fascinating world of little creatures and find out more about their lives and habits. We will be delving into the undergrowth, under logs and up in the tree branches.
Meet at the main entrance to Inverness Museum. Children can be left with us, but parents are welcome to come along too. Bring a drink and snack. Please just book for the morning or afternoon event but not both.
Time: 1 – 3pm Booking Ref. SOE000598
Booking: High Life Highland Activities
Contact: john.orr@highlifehighland.com 07771370959
Date: Thursday 17th April
Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Woodland activities with the Ranger, Culag woods, Lochinver
SCHOOLS OUT fun event in the woods for children between 8 and 12 years old. Games, crafts, den building and much more. Meet at Assynt leisure Centre, Lochinver. Bring old clothes waterproofs and a snack. This event is designed for children only but parents can come along also if they wish.
Time: 11am – 1pm Booking ref: SOE000596
Cost £5 per child. High Life Highland members £2.50
Booking: Please click here to book
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Saturday 19th April
Area: Lochaber
Easter Egg hunt at Community Outdoor Learning Hub, Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
Come along to the community outdoor learning hub for some Easter themed family fun. Can you solve the clues to earn your prize? Decorate your own pot and plant some seeds and try out some fun craft activities.
Time: 1pm – 3pm
We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Drop in
Contact: Michelle.melville@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 22nd April
Area: Easter Ross
Dingwall Nature Club
Nature Club is a gathering in our community library to celebrate, learn about and experience nature.
It is open to all children between 7 and 12 years old. Booking is not required, just turn up. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.
Topics coming up include making homes for wildlife, otters and spring.
Time: 3.30pm – 5pm
Booking: Booking not required
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Date: Wednesday 23rd April
Area: Caithness
GREEN LIBRARIES KIDS NATURE CLUB, WICK
Time: 3pm – 4.30pm Spaces limited, please email to book.
“Earth month” Outdoor tree planting activity (family members very welcome).
We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Contact: patricia.bremner1@highlifehighland.com
Date: Thursday 24th April
Area: Lochaber
You Time – Slate etching at Fort William Library
Join the Heritage Ranger on this relaxed workshop and learn how to etch a picture into a piece of Ballachulish Slate. All materials, tuition and tea, coffee and biscuits included.
Booking essential as places are limited.
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free for full HLH members £7 for pay as you go
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: Michelle.melville@highlifehighland.com
Date: Friday 25th April
Area: Ardnamurchan
Green Library Nature Club
Bring your “grab and go” or packed lunch along to the Sunart Centre for a supervised lunch hour followed by nature themed activities in the library and outdoors. Come dressed for the weather and bring your sense of adventure!
Time: 12.30pm – 3pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: booking is essential – drop into the library or contact Eilidh-Ann
Contact: eilidh-ann.phillips@highlifehighland.com
Date: Saturday 26th April
Area: Sutherland
Young Minds for Nature, Lochinver
Open to anyone between 11 and 24 years old, to do positive conservation tasks in the Culag Community Woods in Lochinver, such as ditch digging, planting trees, removing small spruce trees, digging ponds, building shelters etc using hand tools. This is part of Assynt’s well-being project. Meet at Assynt Leisure Centre. Bring old clothes and wellies. All tools/gloves are provided.
Time: 11am – 1pm Booking ref: ACT002625
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: High Life Highland Activities or at Assynt Leisure Centre
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Saturday 26th April and Sunday 27th April
Area: Lochaber
Sheep to shop – Community Outdoor Learning hub, Ben Nevis Visitor Centre
Learn how to clean, card, dye, spin and weave your own unique slow fashion item on this two-day course. This course is for complete beginners with an interest in learning how to work with one of the earliest fibres used by early humans to create a beautiful and useful shoulder bag or similar item. Booking essential as places are very limited
Time: 11am – 4pm each day
Cost: £80 for full HLH members £120 pay as you go
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: Michelle.melville@highlifehighland.com
Date: Monday 28th April
Area: Lochaber
Green Library Nature Club
Join us at Caol library for crafts, nature and lots of fun. Over the next few months we will be looking at a number of wildlife themes and taking part in craft and practical activities to help nature. For 7-12yr olds.
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: N/A
Contact: fiona.maclean2@highlifehighland.com
Date: Wednesday 30th April
Area: Sutherland
Assynt Conservation Volunteer Day, Lochinver
Join the Ranger and Assynt Field Club volunteers (over 18yrs only) to do some fun conservation work with like-minded people. We might be clearing small regenerating spruce trees, digging a pond, building a boardwalk or other activities. Contact Andy beforehand to check meeting place on the day. All tools/gloves are provided and enjoy a warm drink and blether at the end.
Time: 10am – 12 noon
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Contact Andy
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
MAY EVENTS
Date: Sunday 4th May
Area: Ardnamurchan
Volunteer Day – Sunart Footpaths
Join Ranger Eilidh-Ann and Sunart Community Company on this regular volunteer session. This month we will be making improvements to the Ardnastaing Beach path so please bring gloves, loppers, hand saws and spades. No need to book – this is a drop-in activity.
Time: 1.30pm – 4pm.
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Contact: eilidh-ann.phillips@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 6th May
Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Clachtoll Broch and Coastal walk
Gentle Ranger ramble – a serene stroll through the incredibly beautiful land and seascape of Clachtoll. We are focussing on slow observations as we head to the iron-age broch. Hear about the new discoveries of the recent excavation, stories of how the iron age people lived and catastrophic collapse that ended it all. Watch out for early migrant birds and great northern divers and see signs of otters and maybe cetaceans. Bring packed lunch. This is a 4km walk. Meet at Clachtoll Beach car park. Grid ref: NC 040273.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: £10 per person
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Wednesday 7th May
Area: Northwest Sutherland
A Guided coastal walk on Faraid Head by Durness
Part of the Beach of Dreams programme 2025 Beach of Dreams
A gentle 4km walk across a beautiful beach, crossing the headland, with fine sea views, wildlife, wildflowers and seabirds [possibly some puffins], returning at leisure through the amazing dunes, peace and tranquillity.
Time: 10.30am – 1pm
Booking: Click here to book on Eventbrite
Cost: £10
Contact: donald.mitchell@highlifehighland.com
Date: Thursday 15th May
Area: Easter Ross
Guided Ranger Walk to Ferry Point in Dingwall
Join the Ranger for a wee walk in nature and discover the wildlife around Dingwall.
This will be a free short walk starting from the library. We will walk down to Ferry Point and back looking out for Dingwall’s wild residents.
This is a free event funded by the Green Libraries Project.
Time: 10am – 12noon
Booking: Booking not required
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Date: Thursday 15th May
Area: Northwest Sutherland
A very fine coastal walk at Scourie bay
Part of the Beach of Dreams programme 2025 Beach of Dreams
A wonderful 3km undulating but gentle guided walk around the coastal bay at Scourie village, with fine seascapes, otter signs, ancient geology, seabirds, wildflowers, fresh air and exercise.
Time: 10.30am – 1pm
Booking: Click here to book on Eventbrite
Cost: £10
Contact: donald.mitchell@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 20th May
Area: Assynt, Sutherland
Amazing Achmelvich
Guided walk to see early orchids, jewelled rocks and marvellous machair as we walk along a coastline steeped in crofting history, to the old mill at Altanabradhan. We will see early specialists and some migrant birds. The total length of the walk is 6km, over rough path with a few steep steps. Suitable for families. Bring packed lunch. Meet at Achmelvich beach car park. Grid ref: NC 058248.
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost £12 per person
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Wednesday 21st May Area: Caithness
GREEN LIBRARIES KIDS NATURE CLUB, WICK
Time: 3pm – 4.30pm Spaces limited, please email to book.
“Under the seaweed” Meet and learn about some seashore critters, fun with microscopes and a craft.
We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Contact: patricia.bremner1@highlifehighland.com
Date: Wednesday 21st May
Area: Sutherland
Assynt Conservation Volunteer Day, Lochinver
Join the Ranger and Assynt Field Club volunteers (over 18yrs only) to do some fun conservation work with like-minded people. We might be clearing small regenerating spruce trees, digging a pond, building a boardwalk or other activities. Contact Andy beforehand to check meeting place on the day. All tools/gloves are provided and enjoy a warm drink and blether at the end.
Time: 10am – 12 noon
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Contact Andy
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Saturday 24th May
Area: Sutherland
Young Minds for Nature, Lochinver
Open to anyone between 11 and 24 years old, to do positive conservation tasks in the Culag Community Woods in Lochinver, such as ditch digging, planting trees, removing small spruce trees, digging ponds, building shelters etc using hand tools. This is part of Assynt’s well-being project. Meet at Assynt Leisure Centre. Bring old clothes and wellies. All tools/gloves are provided.
Time: 11am – 1pm Booking ref: ACT002625
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: High Life Highland Activities or at Assynt Leisure Centre
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Monday 26th May
Area: Lochaber
Green Library Nature Club
Join us at Caol library for crafts, nature and lots of fun. We will be looking at wildlife themes and taking part in craft and practical activities to help nature. For 7-12yr olds.
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: N/A
Contact: fiona.maclean2@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 27th May
Area: Easter Ross
Dingwall Nature Club
Nature Club is a gathering in our community library to celebrate, learn about and experience nature.
It is open to all children between 7 and 12 years old. Booking is not required, just turn up. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.
Topics coming up include making homes for wildlife, otters and spring.
Time: 3.30pm – 5pm
Booking: Booking not required
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Date: Friday 30th May
Area: Ardnamurchan
Green Library Nature Club
Bring your “grab and go” or packed lunch along to the Sunart Centre for a supervised lunch hour followed by nature themed activities in the library and outdoors. Come dressed for the weather and bring your sense of adventure!
Time: 12.30pm – 3pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: booking is essential – drop into the library or contact Eilidh-Ann
Contact: eilidh-ann.phillips@highlifehighland.com
JUNE EVENTS
Date: Sunday 1st June
Area: Ardnamurchan
Volunteer Day – Sunart Footpaths
Join Ranger Eilidh-Ann and Sunart Community Company on this regular volunteer session. This month we will be making improvements to the Ardnastaing Beach path so please bring gloves, loppers, hand saws and spades. No need to book – this is a drop-in activity.
Time: 1.30pm – 4pm.
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Contact: eilidh-ann.phillips@highlifehighland.com
Date: Friday 13th June
Area: Sutherland
Balblair Rare
This will be a short guided walk from the car parking area at the entrance to Balblair woods at Loch Fleet, Golspie. From the path we will be able to see the beautiful woodland wildflowers One-flowered wintergreen and Twinflower. These flowers are particularly rare in Scotland today as they are ancient native pinewood specialists, they are not worth missing!
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Date: Wednesday 18th June
Area: Caithness
GREEN LIBRARIES KIDS NATURE CLUB, WICK
Time: 3pm – 4.30pm Spaces limited, please email to book.
“Exploring the outdoors” A nature-spotting walk along the riverside.
We make no charge for this event, but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Contact: patricia.bremner1@highlifehighland.com
Date: Monday 23rd June
Area: Lochaber
Green Library Nature Club
Join us at Caol library for crafts, nature and lots of fun. We will be looking at wildlife themes and taking part in craft and practical activities to help nature. For 7-12yr olds.
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: N/A
Contact: fiona.maclean2@highlifehighland.com
Date: Tuesday 24th June
Area: Easter Ross
Dingwall Nature Club
Nature Club is a gathering in our community library to celebrate, learn about and experience nature.
It is open to all children between 7 and 12 years old. Booking is not required, just turn up. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.
Topics coming up include making homes for wildlife, otters and spring.
Time: 3.30pm – 5pm
Booking: Booking not required
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Wednesday 25th June
Area: Sutherland
Assynt Conservation Volunteer Day, Lochinver
Join the Ranger and Assynt Field Club volunteers (over 18yrs only) to do some fun conservation work with like-minded people. We might be clearing small regenerating spruce trees, digging a pond, building a boardwalk or other activities. Contact Andy beforehand to check meeting place on the day. All tools/gloves are provided and enjoy a warm drink and blether at the end.
Time: 10am – 12 noon
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: Contact Andy
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Friday 27th June
Area: Ardnamurchan
Green Library Nature Club
Bring your “grab and go” or packed lunch along to the Sunart Centre for a supervised lunch hour followed by nature themed activities in the library and outdoors. Come dressed for the weather and bring your sense of adventure!
Time: 12.30pm – 3pm
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: booking is essential – drop into the library or contact Eilidh-Ann
Contact: eilidh-ann.phillips@highlifehighland.com
Date: Friday 27th June
Area: Sutherland
Bat Walk at Gearchoille Community Wood
Come along and find out what bats eat, where they live and other interesting facts about these wonderful creatures as we wander through Gearchoille Community Woods.
If the weather is unsuitable on the 27th we will aim to try again on the 4th July.
Families, adults and good dogs welcome! No unaccompanied children. Booking essential 24 hours beforehand.
Time: 9pm – 10.30pm Booking ref: Eventbrite
Booking: Click here to book
Contact: marcia.o’hara@highlifehighland.com
Date: Saturday 28th June
Area: Sutherland
Young Minds for Nature, Lochinver
Open to anyone between 11 and 24 years old, to do positive conservation tasks in the Culag Community Woods in Lochinver, such as ditch digging, planting trees, removing small spruce trees, digging ponds, building shelters etc using hand tools. This is part of Assynt’s well-being project. Meet at Assynt Leisure Centre. Bring old clothes and wellies. All tools/gloves are provided.
Time: 11am – 1pm Booking ref: ACT002625
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: High Life Highland Activities or at Assynt Leisure Centre
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Saturday 30th August
Area: Sutherland
Young Minds for Nature, Lochinver
Open to anyone between 11 and 24 years old, to do positive conservation tasks in the Culag Community Woods in Lochinver, such as ditch digging, planting trees, removing small spruce trees, digging ponds, building shelters etc using hand tools. This is part of Assynt’s well-being project. Meet at Assynt Leisure Centre. Bring old clothes and wellies. All tools/gloves are provided.
Time: 11am – 1pm Booking ref: ACT002625
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: High Life Highland Activities or at Assynt Leisure Centre
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516
Date: Saturday 27th September
Area: Sutherland
Young Minds for Nature, Lochinver
Open to anyone between 11 and 24 years old, to do positive conservation tasks in the Culag Community Woods in Lochinver, such as ditch digging, planting trees, removing small spruce trees, digging ponds, building shelters etc using hand tools. This is part of Assynt’s well-being project. Meet at Assynt Leisure Centre. Bring old clothes and wellies. All tools/gloves are provided.
Time: 11am – 1pm Booking ref: ACT002625
We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.
Booking: High Life Highland Activities or at Assynt Leisure Centre
Contact: andy.summers@highlifehighland.com Tel:07825 116516