Posts for April, 2022

How much do you know about our Highland Mammals? Join your High Life Highland Countryside Ranger on this drop-in, self-guided trail in Anagach Woods, Grantown. Collect your trail pack from the Ranger at the second car park off Forest Road entrance to the woods and discover the amazing lives of our fabulous furry creatures. Aimed at family groups with many fun activities and challenges to do along the way. And it’s free!

Moths are beautiful and mysterious insects. Join the Ranger for a short presentation to find out why moths are so marvellous, and then take a look at some of the moths that were caught the night before, before they are released.

Join the Ranger on a walk to Bachnagairn in Upper Glen Clova, keep an eye out for the stunning flora and fauna of the glen, including Golden Eagle, Red Deer, and a variety of Wildflowers.

Join estate staff on this stunning Strathspey estate for a behind the scenes insight into how the estate runs, from the people on the ground. Travel through ancient Caledonian pine forest, moorland and farmland to discover how habitat management and restoration works together.

Come along and visit this great tree nursery and find out what Cairngorms Connect and RSPB are doing to restore native woodland and montane scrub. After an introductory tour have a go at some volunteer tasks which may include watering, weeding, digging or potting up – fun for everyone.

Run by the award-winning Wild Tree Adventures, this experience gives people the chance to experience the forest like no other. Take to new heights and challenge perspectives on how we interact with our forest. Being advised and encouraged by experts, participants will be able to discover an amazing ancient pine tree from the canopy one of the most unique forests in the UK.

Family fun at RSPB Abernethy! Follow this self-guided trail of adventures from Loch Garten Nature Centre.

Wildlife is not always easy to see but there are ways that we can still find out what is in our local area. From moth traps to tracking and observation techniques we’ll explore ways to see what nature is around in the Lower Cabrach on the Cabrach Trust Discovery Trails.

Ecdysis is a pilgrimage through the landscape in music and costume.
This performance installation takes inspiration from reptile species that live in the wild in Scotland. Reptiles must get rid of their old skin each year in order to grow. We invite you to explore this idea with us through dance and words, the idea of stepping out of your own skin, of shedding to grow, of sluffing off. The music for Ecdysis is an exciting collaboration with renowned Producers from the alternative music scenes in London and Bristol including Sgt Pokes, Pinch, N-Type, Silkie, Mako and Lost.

Bring along your teddy and together explore our undergrowth trail around Milton Loch. After tackling the trail you & your Teddy can enjoy a picnic lunch before taking part in more fun minibeast activities including pond dipping & minibeast hunting.