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Date: Sunday 1st June
Event: The Big Clyde Walk
Location: River Clyde |
Get your boots on for this all day hike from Glasgow Green to Blantyre Farm along the Magnificent River Clyde. Despite suffering industrial pollution in the past, the Clyde is a fantastic place for spotting wildlife. This event is suitable for fit and active walkers.
Booking is essential and transport will be provided for the return to Glasgow. Call the Countryside Rangers on 0141 276 0931 for further details and to reserve a place.
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Date: Sunday 8th June
Event: BBC Spring Watch
Location: Hogganfield Park Local Nature Reserve
Time: 11.00am-3.00pm |
As part of the BBC's Breathing Places Campaign, Glasgow City Council is hosting this free event for all the family. This is the finale of a Year of Action to help make Glasgow a greener city by getting everyone to Do One Thing for wildlife. This is your chance to make a difference.
For more information visit www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces and www.glasgow.gov.uk/biodiversity prior to the event, or call 0141 287 7026.
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Date: Saturday 7th June
Event: Marvellous Moths
Location: Pollok Country Park
Time: 9:30pm |
Everyone loves butterflies but have you ever stopped to admire the beauty of moths?
Join us at the Old Stable Courtyard, Pollok Country Park as we trap, identify and discover the remarkable variety of these marvellous creatures. For Further details and to book your place please call the Countryside Rangers on 0141 276 0924.
Check http://www.mothscount.org/ for details of Garden Moths Count (21 June to 6 July) and local moth events near you.
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Date: Saturday 28th June
Event: Sheep’s Clothing
Location: Tollcross Park
Time: 12.00pm - 3.30pm |
Ever wondered how we get wool from sheep?
Come along to the Children’s Farm at Tollcross Park and see a demonstration of sheep shearing (running throughout the day) plus various country craft demonstrations, face painting and balloon sculpture for the kiddies.
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Date: Saturday 28th June
Event: Local Nature Reserve Day
Location: Robroyston LNR
Time: 12.00pm - 3.00pm |
The school holidays have just started, right on time to join the first LNR day of the year. “Wetlands and Insects” is the theme for this year’s LNR day at Robroyston and we will be looking at the insects and wildlife that live in and around the ponds and woodland/meadow areas. There will be different activities for all the family that include minibeast hunts, pond-dipping, nature crafts and quizzes.
Join the Countryside Rangers, amongst other groups, to find out more about the wildlife on your doorstep. For more information contact Glasgow’s Countryside Rangers on 0141 276 0931.