For those of you who like to get out and about the the Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service organise a number of events throughout the year which are designed for you to learn more about your environment, the unique countryside and to have fun at the same time. Some also give you the chance to put something back into the countryised for us all to enjoy. The majority of events are free to attend and walk are graded to help you decided if your up to it.
Up and Coming Events Include:
Reduce, Reuse and Rejuvenate! Sunday 8th April, 14:00 - 17:00 Sunday 8th April 2007, 14:00 - 17:00 Walk along the sustainable Easter trail and assess your carbon footprint!
Save our Amphibians and Reptiles Saturday 14th April, 10:00 - 21:00 The Herpetological Conservation Trust is launching the National Amphibian and Reptile Recording Scheme (NARRS) in 2007. Come along to our training workshops and get genned up to take part in two major new surveys of Amphibians and reptiles.
Beach Clean and Fun Day Saturday 14th April, 14:00 Run in conjunction with the Buchan Countryside Group, why not come along and get involved in National Spring Clean month by helping to remove and record the rubbish from your local beach.
Loch Muick - Lochnager Distillery Walk Sunday 22nd April, 08:30 - 16:30 This is a low level walk across extensive heather moorland around Loch Muick. It has good views of the surrounding hills, such as Coyles of Muick and Lochnagar. Finish it off wirth a dram at the Lochnagar Distillery.
Drystone Dyking Weekend Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April, 10:00 -16:00 This weekend course led by local expert James Watt gives an introduction to this ancient craft of Drystane Dyking.
The Hidden Wood Saturday 28th April 2007, 14:00 - 16:00 Find out how the wood is managed and what it has to offer.
Fine Fare Sunday 29th April 2007, 13:30 - 16:00 A rewarding 7-mile walk up the Hill of Fare, which affords good views over Deeside and Donside on a clear day. Discover the natural and cultural history of the area with the opportunity to discuss access rights and responsibilities en route.
Looking after the Moss Sunday 29th April, 14:00 - 17:00 As part of the Scottish Outdoor Access Festival a clean up of Portlethen Moss will take place.
Other events can be found on the Ranger homepage.
