All 450 pupils will participate in a number of activities ranging from minibeast hunts; tree id, environment art, pond dipping to planting wildlife friendly plants and making bird boxes/feeders.

The event is being delivered by organisations from Glasgow’s Biodiversity Partnership - Glasgow City Council‘s Land and Environmental Services, Kelvin Clyde Greenspace and the Forestry Commission.

Kelvindale Primary School is an Eco School with a long commitment to environmental work and currently working towards gaining the prestigious Green Flag.

Mark Irwin, Glasgow City Council’s Eco Schools Co-ordinator, said: “Children in Glasgow have really embraced the Eco Schools programme. The fantastic work that Kelvindale are carrying out demonstrates how important environmental issues are to the young people of our city.”

Scottish Biodiversity Week, which runs from 19th-27th May, offers the chance for everyone to enjoy Scotland’s unique landscapes and wildlife.

Councillor Ruth Simpson, Executive Member for Land and Environmental Services, urges everyone to get involved and support the biodiversity in their local greenspace, park or garden.

“Glasgow has a surprising wealth of wildlife, with nearly 4000 species recorded in the city," she said.

”These species include animals such as otters, which have returned to all the major watercourses in Glasgow, and bluebells which are abundant in woodlands and are spectacular at this time of year.”

A number of events are planned to take place in Glasgow during Scottish Biodiversity Week.  For further information contact: Cath Scott on 0141 287 7026 or visit www.glasgow.gov.uk

There are over 245 schools in Glasgow registered as Eco Schools, and 25 of these have the Green Flag.