to Forestry Commission homepage Home > Quick links > Library > Help >
to scotland homepage About us > Contact us > News >  

Butterfly Safari
 

BUTTERFLY SAFARI and CRAFT SESSIONS
Come along at 11 to the craft session where children can make their own butterfly to take home, then join one of our wildlife rangers at about 12 noon on a search for these beautiful nectar-feeding insects. Look out for Scotch Argus, Common Blue and Grayling butterflies amongst others. We will also be on the lookout for other insects as we walk. Bring a picnic. All children must be accompanied by an adult please.

How to get there:

Wellhill Car Park
Culbin
Moray Forests
Moray
Scotland
OS Grid Reference: NH997614

How to get there: From Forres take the A96 west to the Findhorn bridge, then follow the Culbin signs to Kintessack (3 miles) and Welhill. From Nairn take the A96 east to Brodie, turn left over the railway and along the unclassified roads to Cloddymoss and Kintessack. Welhill is 1 mile beyond Kintessack.


Painted lady (Vanessa cardui)
Type of Event:
recreational, wildlife/nature and guided
Date:
Wednesday July 22 2009
Time:
11:00am - 2.00pm
Age Group:
All ages
Cost of Event:
Free
Meeting Place:
Wellhill Car Park 1 mile from Kintessack
Clothing Required:
Suitable outdoor footwear & clothing and don't forget your picnic!!
Booking Required:
Yes, telephone 01343 820223
Dogs Allowed:
Yes

Contact:

Rachael Jones
Recreation Ranger
01343 820223
e-mail: rachael.jones@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

active woods
What's on

Useful sites


to DirectGov