Species on the Edge - Upcoming Events

LearnWild group, Skye, ongoing

• What: Fancy exploring your local environment, sharing interests, learning from others and doing something good for yourself, for nature and your community? The Species on the Edge LearnWild group is an opportunity for people ages 16–25 to come together in a beautiful woodland setting, to take part in a nature-based activity of their design. 
• When: Ongoing
• Where: Isle of Skye
• For more information and to register your interest, email: [email protected]

Bat Identification Workshop, 24 October, Isle of Skye

• What: Join Species on the Edge Officer Cathryn for a bat identification workshop - Using Your Ears Level 2. This workshop will follow on from the introductory workshop Cathryn led in Mach. Please do come along if you’re interested, even if you missed the first workshop! 
• When:Thursday 24 October, 7:00–9:00pm
• Where: Ardvasar Hall, Isle of Skye
• For more information, email: [email protected]

No events at the moment.

Monthly Thurso BeeWalks, multiple dates

• What: Join us for one of our guided BeeWalk surveys along the riverside in Thurso. Get outside, meet new people, and learn bumblebee ID skills!
• When:
  • Tuesday 3rd September
  • Tuesday 1st October
• Where: Along the riverside in Thurso. Meet at 2pm at the corner of Janet Street and Sir George’s Street, Thurso.
• For more details, contact: [email protected].
• More info:
  • Walks are about 2km and will take 1-2 hours, depending on the bees.
  • No need to book - just turn up on the day.
  • If the weather is too poor to do a BeeWalk, we’ll do a bit of ID practice and walk the route to look at plants instead.
  • All welcome; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Monthly Tongue BeeWalks, multiple dates

• What: Join us for one of our monthly guided BeeWalk surveys in Tongue, walking from the Ben Loyal Hotel to Caisteal Bharraich/Castle Varrich. Walks will take one to two hours, depending on the bees. Get outside, meet new people, and learn bumblebee ID skills!
• When: Walks will be arranged at a day or two’s notice to allow us to take advantage of the best bee surveying weather. If you’d like to be kept updated about Tongue BeeWalks, please email or text us with the words “Tongue BeeWalks” and we’ll be sure to let you know dates and times as they’re arranged.
• Where: Tongue, from the Ben Loyal Hotel to Caisteal Bharraich/Castle Varrich
• For more details, contact: [email protected] or 07510 384794
• More info:
  • Walks will take 1-2 hours, depending on the bees.
  • No need to book - just turn up on the day.
  • All welcome; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Monthly Kinlochbervie BeeWalks, multiple dates

• What: Join us for one of our monthly guided BeeWalk surveys near Kinlochbervie, walking from Droman Pier to Polin machair. Walks will take one to two hours, depending on the bees. Get outside, meet new people, and learn bumblebee ID skills!
• When: Walks will be arranged at a day or two’s notice to allow us to take advantage of the best bee surveying weather. If you’d like to be kept updated about Kinlochbervie BeeWalks, please email or text us with the words “KLB BeeWalks” and we’ll be sure to let you know dates and times as they’re arranged.
• Where: near Kinlochbervie, walking from Droman Pier to Polin machair.For more details, contact: [email protected] or 07789 668206
• More info:
  • Walks will take 1-2 hours, depending on the bees.
  • No need to book - just turn up on the day.
  • All welcome; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Come and say hi to the team! Multiple locations, multiple dates

• What: Our North Coast team will be attending a number of shows and events over the spring and summer. We’d love to see you there!
• For more details, contact: [email protected].

North Coast Wildlife Wanders, multiple locations, multiple dates

• What: Learn about the special wildflowers of your region with one of our Wildflower Wanders!
• For more details, contact: [email protected].
• More info:
  • All our wildflower wanders will start at 2pm and last approximately 1.5 hours.

Ring of Brodgar Walk, Ring of Brodgar, 1^st Thursday of every month.

What: Join Species on the Edge Orkney officer Sam and Historic Environment Scotland for a short guided walk around the Ring of Brodgar.

When: 1pm – 2pm on the 1^st Thursday of every month, commencing 4 April 2024.

Where: Meet at the sign in Brodgar car park

For more details, contact: [email protected]

More info:

• Join the Historic Environment Scotland rangers and SotE officer Sam to learn more about the ring and the wider landscape in which it sits.
• This is a free walk and no need to book.
• These walks are dog-friendly. Please keep your dog on a lead throughout.

No events at the moment.

No events at the moment.

Colvend Bat Walk, Dalbeattie forest, 16 September. 

• What: An exciting opportunity to learn more about your local bats. Equipped with bat detectors, we will embark on a multi-sensory exploration of Dalbeattie forest after sunset to see which bat species are flying. We will especially be looking out for Daubenton’s bats – aka ‘the water bat’ – which fly over the water to catch  insects. You will learn how to use a heterodyne detector and how to recognise species based on their fascinating echolocation calls.
• When: Monday 16^th September, 7:00PM-10:00PM
• Where: Colvend Public Hall, DG5 4QD
• For more information and to book, email: [email protected]
• More details:
  • This event will require walking for a few kilometres along tracks after sunset. Please dress appropriately, wear sturdy footwear, and bring a torch for navigating after dark.

Natterjack Toad Habitat Work Party, RSPB Mersehead, 17 September. 

• What: Join us for an invigorating morning of scrub bashing as we attempt to improve the habitat of Scotland’s rarest amphibian - the natterjack toad! We will be selectively removing willow scrub and other unfavourable plants from around the breeding pools of this iconic species. 
• When: Tuesday 17^th September, 9:30AM-1:30PM
• Where: RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, DG2 8AH
• For more information and to book, email: [email protected] 
• More details:
  • Hand tools and personal protective equipment (work gloves etc.) will be provided. 
  • Please wear warm waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear (wellies recommended!). 
  • Complimentary hot drinks and light refreshments will be available on the day. 
  • Please note, this activity might not be suitable for young children.