Summer Kids: Pond Dipping & Mini Beasts

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Calder Glen Road, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire

This week we'll be searching for tadpoles and other mini marine species at our pond in Muirshiel Country Park, as well as invertebrates and other mini beasts around the woodland!

August Flower Walk

Castle Semple Visitor Centre Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire

Learn all about the broad diversity of wildflowers that can be seen along our lochshore and local woodlands. Wildflowers are an important part of our local ecosystems as they provide a valuable food source for pollinators, and contribute to the broader health of our local environment. They’re also very pretty! Read more…

Kilmacolm Farmers Market

Kilmacolm Cargill Centre Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire

Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!

Summer Kids: Feed the Birds

Castle Semple Visitor Centre Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire

During the summer we’ll be hosting our Summer Kids programme of events for young people every Wednesday during the school holidays! Each week we’ll be hosting practical outdoor activities to help young people engage with and learn about nature here at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. £5.

Solas Bereavement Group

Kidston Hall, Kilmacolm High Street, Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire

Solas supports those from Kilmacolm and surrounding areas who have lost a loved one. For more information please call Barbara Marshall on 01505 872417 or email barbara@oochy.com

Drop In: Practical Conservation (Rhododendron)

Castle Semple Visitor Centre Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire

Join our rangers and volunteers to help control the spread of Rhododendron within our woodland areas! ! Free to attend, no booking required! Just show up on the day. It is recommended that you wear long sleeved shirts and trousers. Gloves will be provided. Free event.

Drop In: Propogating Seeds (Wildflowers)

Muirshiel Visitor Centre Calder Glen Road near Lochwinnoch PA12 4LB, Lochwinnoch

Join one of our rangers and learn how to sow and propogate the wildflower seeds we'll be collecting at our Drop In session on the 30th of July! If you missed the seed collection feel free to turn up anyway! We have another collection date on the 3rd of September Read more…

Paisley Farmers Market

Paisley Cenotaph High Street, Paisley PA1 1BN, Paisley, State here, Country here

A huge variety of produce for sale. A leisurely walk round the market provides many opportunities to taste produce and discuss the characteristics and uniqueness of each offering.

Millport Raft Race Returns!

Kames Bay Kames BayMillport Isle of Cumbrae, KA28 0EA, Millport, State here, Country here

Millport Raft Race Returns! After an absence of three years, the Millport Raft Race returns starting at Kames Bay and finishing at Millport Harbour. Application forms are available from Gail Murphy at Pots and Pets or email millportraftrace@gmail.com - suggested donation of £5 per crew member. Shield for the winning Read more…

Summer Butterfly Walk

Castle Semple Visitor Centre Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire

Can you tell the difference between a peacock butterfly and a small tortoishell? Why not join one of rangers for a walk around Castle Semple Country Park, and we'll teach you all about how to identify them and their value to our local ecosystems! £5