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
Contrast: Wildlife Art
12th October 2019 - 19th November 2019
This art exhibition brings together the work of four wildlife artists, Max Angus, Paul Bartlett, John Foker and John Hatton, with a contrasting approach to their subject. Read more
Arthur’s Amble
20th October 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 Geological Society Public Lecture: The Secret Life of Carbon
23rd October 2019
The role of carbon in the atmosphere is well known, but what else does carbon get up to as it cycles through Earth systems? Find out from experts at this public lecture at Dynamic Earth! Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
2nd November 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Mushroom Magic
9th November 2019 - 10th November 2019
Join a Holyrood Park ranger and discover the weird and wonderful world of fungi that can be found around Holyrood Park!
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Exodus Travels: A Talk on the Wild Side
12th November 2019
Join Chris Packham and Paul Goldstein on the 12th November at Edinburgh Corn Exchange for an outspoken lecture showcasing some of their dazzling wildlife photography from the past year. Read more
Arthur’s Amble
16th November 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
Winter Warmer Walk: Blackness
23rd November 2019
Learn more about Blackness Bay and discover all about the wildlife inhabiting this internationally important stretch of shoreline on this guided walk on Saturday 23rd November. Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
7th December 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Winter Warmer Walk: Linlithgow
8th December 2019
Linlithgow
Join a Ranger on this winter walk round Linlithgow Loch and Peel and discover what makes Linlithgow Peel such a special place. Read more
Arthur’s Amble
21st December 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
27th December 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
2nd January 2020
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
4th January 2020
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Birdwatching from the Battlements
12th January 2020
Drop in to Blackness Castle, join the Rangers on the battlements and learn about the wildlife that live around the Castle. Read more
Arthur’s Amble
18th January 2020
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
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
Arthur’s Secrets
1st February 2020
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Winter Wildlife Workshop
8th February 2020
Drop into Blackness Castle and give wildlife a helping hand this winter. Make a bird feeder, bird box or minibeast home to take away. Read more
Arthur’s Amble
15th February 2020
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
Coolest Walk on Earth
23rd February 2020
Join an expert geologist and a Ranger on a three hour guided walk to discover how the landscape of Holyrood Park has been shaped and sculpted by ice through the ages. Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
7th March 2020
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Wetland Wildlife Wander
15th March 2020
Linlithgow
Join us for a ranger led walk focussing on the wildlife of Linlithgow Peel and loch on Sunday 15th March! Read more
Arthur’s Amble
21st March 2020
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
Events in East Renfrewshire
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
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!
Scottish Wildlife Trust Talk: Perspectives in Marine Conservation
21st October 2019
Join the Clarkston & East Kilbride Scottish Wildlife Trust group in Busby for one of their regular evening talks on October 21st, where the topic will be 'Perspectives in Marine Conservation'.
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!
Scottish Wildlife Trust Talk: Volunteering and Citizen Science
18th November 2019
Join the Clarkston & East Kilbride Scottish Wildlife Trust group in Busby for one of their regular evening talks on November 18th, where the topic will be 'Volunteering and Citizen Science'.
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
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!
Ben Fogle - Tales From the Wilderness
31st January 2020
Thrilling tales from a modern day explorer. From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will take the audience on an inspiring adventure.
Events in Glasgow
Kids October Bushcraft Sessions
14th October 2019 - 15th October 2019
Pinkston Watersports' October Bushcraft Sessions are designed for kids aged 8 and above who are looking for adventure!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
15th October 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
W.I.L.D. Autumn Camp - October Holiday
15th October 2019 - 17th October 2019
This Autumn W.I.L.D. will be running an Autumn Forest School Camp, which will run over 3 days, outdoors in the wonderful surroundings of Linn Park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
17th October 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
22nd October 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
24th October 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
29th October 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
31st October 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Hire a Guide for a Goose Walk
1st November 2019 - 31st March 2020
Hire-a-guide at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond for an exclusive dawn or dusk goose watching experience!
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!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
5th November 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
7th November 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
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!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
12th November 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
14th November 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
19th November 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
21st November 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Printing in Woodlands: Sharing The Prints
23rd November 2019
Printing in Woodlands is a one day pop up exhibition of the beautiful Eco Prints produced in the Community garden during this six month project!
Sunrise Goose Walk
23rd November 2019
Witness the spectacular scene as thousands of geese lift up from their roost over RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
26th November 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
28th November 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Lantern Weekend
30th November 2019 - 1st December 2019
Wrap up warm and bring the whole family along to enjoy some winter crafts with RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond followed by a wander through the new trails lit by candlelight!
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!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
3rd December 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
5th December 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
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!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
10th December 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
12th December 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
17th December 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group
19th December 2019
The Castlemilk Park Volunteer Group meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to carry out practical work in the park!
Sunrise Goose Walk
11th January 2020
Witness the spectacular scene as thousands of geese lift up from their roost over RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond!
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!
Eco Print Your Scottish Leaves Weekend
25th January 2020 - 26th January 2020
Eco printing is the natural method of creating pattern using botanical material and steam, join artist Elisabeth Viguie-Culshaw for this weekend workshop in January!
Sunrise Goose Walk
2nd February 2020
Witness the spectacular scene as thousands of geese lift up from their roost over RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond!
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!
Sunset Goose Walk
29th February 2020
Witness the spectacular scene as thousands of geese return to their roost at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond!
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!
Sunset Goose Walk
14th March 2020
Witness the spectacular scene as thousands of geese return to their roost at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond!
Plant to Perfume - Natural Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshop
5th May 2020
Make your own unique & completely natural, organic perfume, with the finest quality essential oils at Essential Oils & You's Plant to Perfume - Natural Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshop!
Events in Lanarkshire
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!
Wildcraft Adventure
16th October 2019
This October half term, join Outlet: Play Resource for WILDCRAFT Adventure - bringing your child's favourite video game to life!
Half-day Foraging Walk
20th October 2019
Discover a range of edible nuts, seeds, fruits & berries as well as autumnal herbs and fungi available throughout Castlebank Park on this Half-day Foraging Walk!
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!
Spoo K-Woodlands Halloween Walk
31st October 2019
Join EKCT for some freakily frightening family fun in the woods this Halloween at Kilbride 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!
Nature Photography Workshop
9th November 2019
Northaway Photography are hosting a half day Nature Photography Workshop at Castlebank Park on Saturday 9th November which will cover the principles of good photography!
Winter Tree ID Workshop
24th November 2019
Discover the clues to identifying evergreen and deciduous trees in winter on this workshop and ID walk at Castlebank Horticultural Centre on November 24th!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Paisley Natural History Society Illustrated Talks
7th November 2019
Hear from the experts on various topics at Paisley Natural History Society's Illustrated Talks at The Wynd Centre, Paisley!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Mugdock Sensational Safari: Autumnal Antics!
15th October 2019
Join the Mugdock Ranger Service and look for the signs of autumn and how plants and animals prepare for winter on this 3-hour fun afternoon both indoors and out for 8-12 year olds!
Birds of Prey Display with Alba Falconry
18th October 2019
Alba Falconry will be on site at The National Wallace Monument on 14th and 18th October to provide an insight into the birds of prey used and the history of the sport.
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!
Mugdock Forest School: Wonderful Woodcraft
20th October 2019
Using tools under Ranger supervision, craft yourself something unique from wood in Mugdock Country Park’s wild places. Suitable for 8-12 year olds.
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.
Light Up Your Lantern
26th October 2019
Join The Woodland Trust on 26th October at Glen Finglas for a magical ranger-led dusk woodland walk, illuminated by lights, and make your own special lantern to guide you!
Forest School Mugdock: Towering Trees
27th October 2019
Discover the world of trees on this fun filled session of tree themed Forest School activities at Mugdock Country Park. Suitable for 8-12 year olds.
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!
RSPB Wetland Wander – Dusk Walk
5th December 2019
Enjoy a dusky guided walk with RSPB staff to hear about some of the wildlife, habitats and management of the reserve.
Sir Chris Bonington - Life & Times
5th December 2019
Sir Chris Bonington will present his “Life & Times”, covering his sixty years spent in the mountains. A rare opportunity to hear about some of the greatest expeditions of the twentieth century.
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