Join us, the Dundee Naturalists' Society, for some pond dipping and to look at the freshwater creatures in the Dundee Botanic Gardens. We hope to also have the results of a night's moth trapping to see for those who arrive Read more…
You are invited to come along to a pond dipping workshop at the Dundee Botanic Gardens.
Join Caitlin, Buglife Species on the Edge Conservation Officer for a butterfly walk at Elliot Links SSSI as she searches for the rare Small Blue butterfly! This event is completely free and all under18s must be accompanied by an adult. Read more…
Teams of two are needed (a charmer and a picker) to entice as many worms (no digging, no chemicals/vinegar) out of a marked area of ground. Singing, tap-dancing, fork-twanging and silly bird costumes all encouraged to get those worms out.
Join Mike Jones on a hunt for a good wildlife photograph. Make sure you bring a camera. Please book in advance so we know who to expect!
Susie from Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels will give some practical tips on how we can help our native squirrel survive.
An easy stroll with an expert - with an opportunity to spot some of our 20 Scottish bumblebee species.
(put your walking boots on) with George Donald, a local enthusiast who will help you spot and identify different species. This will be an all-afternoon ramble but you can leave earlier if you wish.
Author and retired wildlife detective, Alan Stewart, will be talking about one of his wildlife crime fiction books, with reference to the local area. Alan will be giving a talk earlier in the day but try to make both events Read more…
Starting today, let's go outside and record the wildlife in our gardens! No particular knowledge is expected as sightings are verified by experts. There will be insects (butterflies, bumblebees, hoverflies, ladybirds etc), birds and perhaps the occasional mammal (hedgehog, squirrel, Read more…
Have you voted for your three schools? The voting for the 2024 competition will close at 9am, 24th June and Tayside is of course represented. Click on the link to find out more. So please explore the amazing work that Read more…
It's National Insect Week 2024 as well as Tayside Biodiversity Month! Join Bumblebee Conservation Trust for this online bumblebee identification workshop with a Cairngorms focus. Find out more about bumblebees, why they are so important to our lives and environment, Read more…
