Countryside Events - October

 

All events are free of charge, unless otherwise stated, and some events require booking.

Countryside Events in October


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Date:      Sunday 5th October
Event:     Fungal Foray
Time:     1.30pm-3.30pm
Location: Provan Hall Visitor Centre



This event is looking at fungi and its folklore, fact and fiction throughout the ages. Come along and find out some of the many myths and mysteries surrounding a few of the fungi that can be found locally. Meet at Provan Hall Visitor Centre.

Contact the Countryside Rangers for meeting place and details on 0141 276 0931. Places limited, please book early.




Date:      Saturday 18th October
Event:     Keep Young and Beautiful
Location: Botanic Gardens
Time:     1.30pm-3.30pm

Are you interested in the countryside and its treasures?  Then come along to this event at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens which is a practical guide to making basic creams and gifts from natural materials. This day includes a short walk and looks specifically at natural skin care. 

Numbers are limited.  Please telephone 0141 276 0924 to book.


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Date:      Fri 24th October 
Event:     Local Nature Reserve Day
Location: Garscadden Woods
Time:     10.00am - 3.00pm


Join the Countryside Rangers, Glasgow Biodiversity Officers, The Forestry Commission and Kelvin Clyde Greenspace to find out more about wildlife on your doorstep. For more information contact the Countryside Rangers on 0141 276 0924



image of Linn Park
Event:     The Magnificent Seven - ‘The Aura of Autumn’
Date:      Sunday 26th October

Join the Countryside Rangers for a Summer walk around some of Glasgow’s finest sites

This walk is best suited to regular walkers with good footwear. There will be a limited number of places so please book as early as possible. Phone the Countryside Rangers on 0141 276 0931.