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Join staff from Butterfly Conservation at Glasdrum Wood on Saturday 18th May to learn about three of the scarce species

Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Date – Sat, 18/05/2024 - 10:00

Glasdrum Wood NNR - Car park

Join Species on the Edge Project Officer Caitlin on a Butterfly Walk around the reserve to celebrate Small Blue week.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve, Walk

Date – Sat, 01/06/2024 - 12:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Waterside car park

Glasdrum Wood NNR - Car park

Join staff from Butterfly Conservation at Glasdrum Wood on Saturday 18th May to learn about three of the scarce species found here: Pearl Bordered-Fritillary and Chequered Skipper butterflies, and the White-spotted Sable Moth. It is hoped that attendees will go

Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Sat, 18/05/2024 - 10:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Waterside car park

Join Species on the Edge Project Officer Caitlin on a Butterfly Walk around the reserve to celebrate Small Blue week.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve, Walk

Sat, 01/06/2024 - 12:00

Join the Forvie staff for a wildflower wander and learn some fascinating facts about our beautiful wild plants.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Tue, 09/07/2024 - 13:00

Join in the biggest butterfly survey in the world - Butterfly Conservation: Big Butterfly Count and help take the pulse of nature.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Fri, 12/07/2024 - 09:30

Come and join the fun at Forvie National Nature Reserve. Lots of games, crafts and activities for all the family.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Fri, 12/07/2024 - 12:00

Join Forvie Reserve Officer Daryl for a lively illustrated talk about gardening for wildlife.

Conference

Tue, 16/07/2024 - 19:00

Discover the amazing diversity of moths and their roles in nature, culture and folklore at the Forvie National Nature Reserve. In partnership with Butterfly Conservation and Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve

Wed, 17/07/2024 - 10:00

Join Species on the Edge Project Officer Caitlin to take part in a minibeast hunt around the Forvie Visitor Centre.

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve, Walk

Wed, 24/07/2024 - 11:00

Taynish National Nature Reserve - The Mill

Come and join Butterfly conservation’s David Hill for a fascinating morning exploring the world of moths at Taynish Woods.

Scotland's National Nature Reserve, Workshop

Tue, 30/07/2024 - 09:00

Forvie National Nature Reserve - Waterside car park

Join the reserve staff for a leisurely walk around the Dune Trail, and some ripping yarns about the wildlife and history of the reserve amid its constantly changing landscape…

Family, Scotland's National Nature Reserve, Walk

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 13:00

Events

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Priority species workshop - Glasdrum Wood NNR

Butterfly Walk – Celebrating Small Blue week

Priority species workshop - Glasdrum Wood NNR

Butterfly Walk – Celebrating Small Blue week

Wildflower Walk

The Big Butterfly Count

Forvie NNR Fun Day

Evening Talk – Build Your Own Nature Reserve

Marvellous Moths

Incredible Invertebrates – Minibeast hunt

Moth Morning at Taynish National Nature Reserve

Sands of Time – Guided Walk

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