Wild in the Woods
Get along to the David Marshall Lodge this weekend and discover how you can get involved helping the wildlife on your doorstep.
Join the Forest Ranger on Sat evening at 8pm for a Bat Watch including a talk and guided walk into the forest and find out more about these unusual nocturnal creatures. Refreshments provided. Bring suitable footwear and clothing, a torch and midge repellent. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday will be a family fun day with a chance to meet people from different organisations who will be able to offer information and advice on how you can attract, and create havens for, wildlife in your own gardens. There will be also be displays, children’s activities, and native plants for sale. This is a free event and open to everyone.
How to get there:
David Marshall Lodge Visitor Centre
Achray Forest
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
Stirling
Scotland
OS Grid Reference: NN 520 014
How to get there:
From Glasgow take the A81 north to Aberfoyle. From Stirling take the A84(T), A873 and A81 west to Aberfoyle. From Callander the A81 south to Aberfoyle or the more scenic A821 via The Trossachs and Duke's Pass. David Marshall Lodge is a mile north of Aberfoyle on the A821 Duke's Pass.
For public transport information follow the Traveline Scotland link under the Useful sites section opposite.
| Type of Event: |
| recreational, wildlife/nature, tree, guided and children |
| Date: |
| 07/19/2008 - 07/20/2008 |
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| Time: |
| To be arranged |
| Age Group: |
| For all the family |
| Cost of Event: |
| Walks £5 per adult, under 14's free but must be accompanied by an adult |
| Meeting Place: |
| David Marshall Lodge (Queen Elizabeth Forest Park (Visitor Centre) |
| Clothing Required: |
| Outdoor clothing and stout footwear recommended. |
| Booking Required: |
| To book a place contact the David Marshall Lodge on 01877 382258. susan.nash@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
| Dogs Allowed: |
| No |
Contact:
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Recreation Team
Cowal & Trossachs
01877 382383
e-mail: cowal.trossachs.fd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |