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Countryside Rangers Upcoming Events 2024

We are now using Eventbrite for some of our event bookings – check out our listings and follow us here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/high-life-highland-countryside-rangers-33097164665 

All other bookings can be found on the High Life Highland booking site: https://booking.highlifehighland.com/ 

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Date: Wednesday 2nd October

Area: Lochaber

Wild on Wednesday

Fun activities exploring the local area with Pam Active Schools and Countryside Ranger Eilidh Ann.

Suitable for children in primary 1-7.

For this session please meet at Arisaig gardens car park by 3:45pm and collect at the car park at 5:30pm.

Meeting and collection points will change each session.

Each week please bring a water bottle and snack that can be easily carried in a little back pack.

Other family members are welcome to come along but all pre school children must be accompanied by an adult 16 years old or over.

Please wear clothing and shoes suitable for the weather and for walking in.

Time: 3.45pm – 5.30pm                                           Booking ref: ACT002047

BookingHigh Life Highland Activities

Contact: [email protected]     07884 102584

 

 

Date: Wednesday 2nd October

Area: Sutherland

Fungi Foray Camore Wood

Fun guy or foe? Join us to look at some of the spectacular mushrooms to be found in the woods and learn what you need to look for to identify them. This is designed as an identification workshop and not a foraging session. We will look at a variety of different species both edible and inedible. This event is not suitable for children.

Time:  2pm – 4pm

For Schools Out use Cost:

BookingPlease click here to book

Contact: marcia.o’[email protected]  07788387634

 

Date: Friday 4th October

Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Healthy Minds Group

Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods or our Wildlife Garden. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine. Drop in so no booking necessary but contact must be made with Saranne beforehand.

Time:    10.30am – 2.30pm

Contact:  [email protected]     07818 588 222

 

Date: Saturday 5th October

Area: Easter Ross

Volunteer Day – Gorse Clearance at Tarbat Ness

Keep yourself fit outdoors and help protect a site of special scientific interest. We will be cutting and removing gorse from the maritime heath on the headland at Tarbat Ness. Equipment and refreshments will be provided.

Time: 10am – 12:30pm

Booking: No booking required

Contact:  marcia.o’[email protected]  07788387634

 

GREEN LIBRARIES WEEK

7th to 13th October 2024

 

Date:Tuesday 8th  October

Area: Easter Ross

Get to Know Fungi, Hands-on Workshop at Dingwall Library

Get to know some locally found fungi as we delve in to this group of organism’s extraordinary world.

Learn how to identify them and their role in ecology. There will be many examples of fungi on the day but please bring any in you would like to share. This activity is suitable for ages 7 and up, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

This is part of Green Libraries Week.

Drop-in any time. This event’s price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Suggested donation to support our work is £2.50. Donations can be made in cash or using a QR code at the event.

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Contact: marcia.o’[email protected] 07789084236

 

Date:  Wednesday 9th October

Area: Wester Ross

Get to Know Seaweed, Hands-on Workshop, Ullapool Library

Seaweed is a fascinating group of plants, essential to everything else that lives in the marine world. Come along to the library to learn about the seaweeds we get on our coastline.

There will be lots of seaweed for you to look at and touch. You can also draw your own guide to take away with you.

This is part of Green Libraries Week.

Drop-in any time. All ages welcome adults on their own and families. This event’s price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands.  Suggested donation to support our education and conservation work is £2.50.  Donations can be made in cash or using a QR code at the event.

Time: 10am – 12.30pm

Booking: not required

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

Date:  Wednesday 9th October

Area: Wester Ross

Get to Know Fungi, Hands-on Workshop, Ullapool Library

Get to know some locally found fungi as we delve in to this group of organism’s extraordinary world. Learn how to identify them and their role in ecology.  There will be many examples of fungi on the day but please bring any in you would like to share.

This is part of Green Libraries Week.

Drop-in any time. All ages welcome. This event’s price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Suggested donation to support our work is £2.50.  Donations can be made in cash or using a QR code at the event.

Time: 2pm – 3.30pm

Booking: not required

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

Date:  Thursday  10th October

Area: Wester Ross

Ullapool Nature Club for Kids, Mysterious Living Things! Ullapool Library

Nature Club is a gathering in our community library to celebrate and experience nature. It is open to all.

This month, our session is part of Green Libraries Week. we will be playing games and looking and learning all about some unusual groups of living things, that live locally.  As always there will be apples!

Children 5 and over can stay without parents and younger children can attend with parents or carers.

Booking is not required, just turn up. This event’s price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Please give what you feel you can afford. Suggested donation is £2.50 per child. Please only donate what you can afford, £2.50 is a guide only. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.

Time: 6pm – 7.15pm

Booking: not required

Contact: [email protected]                      M: 07917307499

 

Date:  Thursday 10th October

Area: Ardnamurchan

Green Libraries Week – Seaweeds

Come along to Ardnamurchan Library to take a closer look at seaweeds – what are they called and what are they used for?  There will be a treasure hunt, a quiz and lots of seaweed to identify!

Time: 7pm – 8pm

We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.

Booking:  No need to book, just drop in to Ardnamurchan Library

Contact: [email protected]

 

 

Date: Friday 11th October

Area: Easter Ross

Fungi Foray Kildary

Fun guy or foe? Join us to look at some of the spectacular mushrooms to be found in the woods and learn what you need to look for to identify them. This is designed as an identification workshop and not a foraging session. We will look at a variety of different species both edible and inedible. This event is not suitable for children.

Time:  10 – 12pm

BookingPlease click here to book

Contact: marcia.o’[email protected]   07788387634

 

Date:  Saturday 12th October

Area: Wester Ross

Where are all the fruit trees? Pocket Orchard Village Walk, Ullapool

During Lockdown ‘Get Ullapool Growing’ planted out numerous fruit trees in Ullapool village for community members. They are getting to the fruiting stage now so let’s find out where they are!

Join the ranger for a guided walk (3km/ 1.9 miles) to find where they all are and get a map for future reference. We will use the opportunity to look for other signs of autumn.

During the Tattie holidays, some trees will have an activity or something other than fruit to collect from them.

There may be some other apple-related events in conjunction with this walk so watch this space….

 

Booking for the guided walk is required via Eventbrite or by contacting Jenny. Please book by Friday 11th October 4pm. Meeting place given out on booking.

This walk’s price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Please give what you feel you can afford. We suggest a donation of £5 per person to cover our costs or £10 per person to further support our work.

You can follow the trail yourself by collecting a map from the library from the 14th of October. Donations of £1 per map.

Time: 10am – 12.30pm

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/high-life-highland-countryside-rangers-33097164665 

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

Date:  Tuesday 15th October

Area: Wester Ross

School’s Out – Autumn Activities, Ullapool Library

Come and find Jenny in the library where she will be leading on some autumn activities from making homes for animals, to autumn crafts and games.

There will be something for all ages of child. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Booking is not required, just turn up.  The cost is £5 per child for those not members of High Life Highland and £2.50 for those who are.

Time: 2pm – 3.30pm

Booking: Not required

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

 

Date:     Thursday 17th October                                                                                         Area: Lochaber

Autumn Felt garlands – Share some You Time

Want to try something new while giving yourself some You Time, come along and join the Highland Heritage Ranger on this relaxed workshop where we will use felt sheets and simple sewing to create an autumn themed garland decoration for the house.

This 2-hour workshop is part of the monthly You Time traditional craft series where you can try new crafts and learn new skills in an informal, relaxed setting over a cup of tea and biscuits.

Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided along with full tuition and equipment.

Time: 1pm – 3pm                                                                  :

Cost: Free for full HLH Members, £6 for pay as you go members

Booking: Details coming soon!

Contact: [email protected]

 

 

Date:  Friday 18th October

Area: Wester Ross

School’s Out – Dinosaur Detectives, Lael Forest

There has been another sighting of Westerossaurus!  Palaeontologists (scientists who study dinosaurs) need some new recruits to help research this rare and secretive species that has survived in Lael Forest for millions of years.

If you are brave enough, sign up and come with the ranger this October holidays to be part of the dinosaur training. Those who find the dinosaur nest will be given a special award for passing the training. Suitable for families with children aged between 4 and 8 but older and younger children are welcome to join their younger siblings if they dare.

The training in the woodland involves walking 2km on good woodland paths.

Numbers are limited and booking essential by 4pm on 17th of October. Please book adults on in addition to children.

The cost is £5 per child for those not members of High Life Highland and £2.50 for those who are.

Time:  11am – 12.30pm

Booking: School’s Out website or contact Jenny directly       Booking ref:  TBC

Contact:  [email protected]      01854 613526

 

Date:  Friday 18th October                                                                   Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Healthy Minds Group

Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods or our Wildlife Garden. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine. Drop in so no booking necessary but contact must be made with Saranne beforehand.

Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm

Contact:  [email protected]     07818 588 222

 

Date: Wednesday 23rd October

Area: Easter Ross

Autumn Crafts at the Muir Hub

Join the Ranger for some crafts at the Muir Hub using natural materials. Materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own finds. This is a drop in event so no need to book. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Time:  10am – 12:30pm

BookingNo booking required

Contact: marcia.o’[email protected]  07788387634

 

Date:  Wednesday 23rd October                                                                                       Area: Ardnamurchan

A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian

Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air.  Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.

Time: 11am – 12pm

We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.

Booking:  Call or email to book

Contact: [email protected]

 

Date:  Tuesday 29th October

Area: Wester Ross

Ullapool Nature Tots for Pre-schoolers – Hibernating Hoglets, Ullapool Library

Nature Tots is aimed at children under 5 and their carers. It includes nature stories and activities. This month our topic is all about hedgehogs and hibernation.  This is (hopefully) part inside and part outside so please come prepared for going out.

Part of the Highlands and Islands Climate Festival which is running through September.

 

 

Booking is not required, just turn up. Please only donate what you can afford. Suggested donation is £2.50.  Donations can be made in cash or using a QR code at the event.

Time: 10.30am – 11.30am

Booking: Not required

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

Date: Wednesday 30th October

Area: Sutherland

Lichen Safari at Big Burn

Do you like Lichen? Have you never heard of it before but interested to know more? Join the Ranger for a short walk to discover a whole new world!

Lichen are a combination of fungi and algae working together to support each other and they come in a variety of colours, shapes, sizes and forms. They were one of the first organisms to start colonising the earth and they can tell us a lot about our environment. They are well worth getting to know better.

Time:  1pm – 3pm

BookingPlease click here to book

Contact: marcia.o’[email protected]   07788387634

 

Date: Wednesday 30th October

Area: Lochaber

Spooktacular Halloween in the Glen

Drop in between 5.30-7.30pm to the Ben Nevis Visitor Centre to take part in our annual spooky trail and Halloween event.  Come dressed up, bring along a carved pumpkin and be prepared for a fun night.  Fire with toasted marshmallows, coffin feely box, apple dookin, crafts, tea and coffee and lots more going alongside the trail.

Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm                                                    Booking: Details coming soon!

We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.

Contact: [email protected]

 

 

Date:  Wednesday 30th October

Area: Wester Ross

Autumn along the River Broom, Lael

We will be looking for tree seeds, studying autumnal sights and enjoying a meander alongside the River Broom in this 4km circular walk for adults.

This sessions price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Please give what you feel you can afford. Booking is required. Suggested donation for this event is £5 per person or £10 to further support our work.  

Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm

 

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/high-life-highland-countryside-rangers-33097164665 

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

 

Date: Friday 1st November                                                                         Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Healthy Minds Group

Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods or our Wildlife Garden. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine. Drop in so no booking necessary but contact must be made with Saranne beforehand.

Time:  10.30am – 2.30pm

Contact:  [email protected]     07818 588 222

 

Date:  Wednesday 6th November                                                                       Area: Ardnamurchan

A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian

Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air.  Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.

Time: 11am – 12pm

We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.

Booking:  Call or email to book

Contact: [email protected]

 

 

Date: Thursday 14th November                                                                          Area: Lochaber

Christmas decorations

Want to try something new while giving yourself some You Time, come along and join the Highland Heritage Ranger on this relaxed workshop where we will make some needle-felted Christmas decorations

This 2-hour workshop is part of the monthly You Time traditional craft series where you can try new crafts and learn new skills in an informal, relaxed setting over a cup of tea and biscuits.

Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided along with full tuition and equipment.

Time: 1-3pm

Cost: Free for full HLH Members, £6 for pay as you go members

Booking: Details coming soon!

Contact: [email protected]

 

Date:  Thursday 14th November

Area: Wester Ross

Ullapool Nature Club for Kids, Owls and their Pellets, Ullapool Library

Nature Club is a gathering in our community library to celebrate and experience nature. It is open to all children but aimed at primary school age.

This month, our session is part of Wester Ross Dark Skies Festival and we will be playing games and looking and learning about owls and what our local owls have been eating by dissecting their pellets.

Children 5 and over can stay without parents and younger children can attend with parents or carers.

Booking is not required, just turn up. Suggested donation is £2.50 per child. Please only donate what you can afford, £2.50 is a guide only. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.

Time: 6pm – 7.15pm

Booking: not required

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

Date:  Friday 15th November                                                                 Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Healthy Minds Group

Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods or our Wildlife Garden. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine. Drop in so no booking necessary but contact must be made with Saranne beforehand.

Time:    10.30am – 2.30pm

Contact:  [email protected]     07818 588 222

 

Date:  Friday 15th November

Area: Wester Ross

The Full Moon and the Fire: Wester Ross Dark Skies Festival, location TBC

We are hoping for a clear night lit up by the full moon to enjoy a hot drink around the fire as we tell stories from real life, mystery objects and books. Suitable for families and adults too.  This is part of Wester Ross Dark Skies Festival organised by the Wester Ross Biosphere.

Time: 5pm – 6.30pm

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/high-life-highland-countryside-rangers-33097164665 

Contact: [email protected]   M: 07917307499

 

Date:  Wednesday 20th November                                                                    Area: Ardnamurchan

A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian

Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air.  Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.

Time: 11am – 12pm

We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.

Booking:  Call or email to book

Contact: [email protected]

 

 

Date:  Tuesday 26th November

Area: Wester Ross

Ullapool Nature Tots for Pre-schoolers – Nocturnal Animals, Ullapool Library 

Nature Tots is aimed at children under 5 and their carers. It includes nature stories and activities. This month our topic is all about hedgehogs and hibernation.  This is (hopefully) part inside and part outside so please come prepared for going out.

Part of Wester Ross Dark Skies Festival running through November.

Booking is not required, just turn up. This event’s price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands.  Please only donate what you can afford. Suggested donation is £2.50.  Donations can be made in cash or using a QR code at the event.

Time: 10.30am – 11.30am

Booking: Not required

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

 

Date:  Friday 29th November                                                                  Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Healthy Minds Group

Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods or our Wildlife Garden. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine. Drop in so no booking necessary but contact must be made with Saranne beforehand.

Time:    10.30am – 2.30pm

Contact:  [email protected]     07818 588 222

 

Date:  Wednesday 4th December                                                                       Area: Ardnamurchan

A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian

Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air.  Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.

Time: 11am – 12pm

We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.

Booking:  Call or email to book

Contact: [email protected]

 

 

Date:   Thursday 5th December                                                                          Area: Lochaber

Christmas Wreaths – Share some You Time

Want to try something new while giving yourself some You Time, come along and join the Highland Heritage Ranger on this relaxed workshop where we create Christmas wreaths from willow and natural vegetation

This 2-hour workshop is part of the monthly You Time traditional craft series where you can try new crafts and learn new skills in an informal, relaxed setting over a cup of tea and biscuits.

Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided along with full tuition and equipment.

Time: 1pm – 3pm or 5.30pm – 7.30pm                                                                  :

Cost: Free for full HLH Members, £6 for pay as you go members

Booking: Details coming soon!

Contact: [email protected]

 

Date:  Wednesday 11th December

Area: Wester Ross

Guided Walk to the Fairy Lochs, Badachro near Gairloch

This 6km circular walk takes in mountain views and a World War 2 plane crash site. We will be looking for wildlife and nature as we go and having a picnic at the lochs.

Please book your place by visiting our Eventbrite page (link below)

This sessions price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Please give what you feel you can afford. Booking is required. Suggested donation for this event is £5 per person or £10 to further support our work.  

Time: 11am – 2pm

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/high-life-highland-countryside-rangers-33097164665 

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

 

Date:  Friday 13th December                                                        Area: Badenoch & Strathspey

Healthy Minds Group

Join your local countryside ranger for a day of calm in the woods or our Wildlife Garden. We make a cosy camp to connect and engage with nature in our perfect spot! Contact Saranne if you are interested. Runs every fortnight to ensure a regular dose of natures’ medicine. Drop in so no booking necessary but contact must be made with Saranne beforehand.

Time:    10.30am – 2.30pm

Contact:  [email protected]     07818 588 222

 

 

Date:  Tuesday 17th December

Area: Wester Ross

Ullapool Nature Tots for Pre-schoolers – Reindeers and Robins, Ullapool Library 

Nature Tots is aimed at children under 5 and their carers. It includes nature stories and activities. This month our topic is all about Christmassy animals.  This is (hopefully) part inside and part outside so please come prepared for going out.

Booking is not required, just turn up. This event’s price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Please only donate what you can afford. Suggested donation is £2.50.  Donations can be made in cash or using a QR code at the event.

Time: 10.30am – 11.30am

Booking: Not required

Contact: [email protected]        M: 07917307499

 

Date:  Wednesday 18th December                                                                    Area: Ardnamurchan

A Short Walk into Nature – Strontian

Join this local green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air.  Following a different theme each week, find out a bit more about the nature on your doorstep. All our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk.

Time: 11am – 12pm

We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage.

Booking:  Call or email to book

Contact: [email protected]

 

 

Date:  Thursday 19th December

Area: Wester Ross

Ullapool Nature Club for Kids, Christmas Presents for Wildlife, Ullapool Library

Nature Club is a gathering in our community library to celebrate and experience nature. It is open to all children but aimed at primary school age.

This month, we are thinking about the animals living through the cold winter and making some gifts for them.  We will be making bird feeders and more.

Children 5 and over can stay without parents and younger children can attend with parents or carers.

Booking is not required, just turn up. This event’s price has been set to FREE. We ask for donations to help with our work, which goes towards education about and protection of the nature of the Highlands. Suggested donation is £2.50 per child. Please only donate what you can afford, £2.50 is a guide only. Parents are welcome to stay and participate.

Time: 6pm – 7.15pm

Booking: not required

Contact: [email protected]                                                   M: 07917307499