Join a free event to try out wildlife photography skills at our Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre in Grangemouth on Saturday 5 March between 2 pm and 4 pm.
Suitable for all ages, the event aims to encourage visitors to explore the wildlife at the Centre through the lens of a camera, with the challenge to photograph the wildlife things they see.
Stephen Owen, Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Jupiter Ranger, said: “By simply looking at the natural world with wildlife photography in mind, you start to notice things you may not have spotted before. Usually you might pass by an oak tree, for example, without a second glance, but with a camera in your hand you could start to really notice the intricacies of bark patterns of the way the leaves scattered on the ground make homes for other creatures.
“Come along on Saturday to try to get some fantastic shots of beautiful plants like primrose, trees including willow, and animals such as frogs and toads and birds like blue tits, all found at our Wildlife Centre. Please arrive promptly for 2 pm, remember to dress for the weather, and bring a digital camera or camera phone.”
Places for this event are limited and organisers recommend advance booking. For more information and bookings, please contact the Jupiter Ranger, Stephen Owen on 013245 486475 (mobile 07739 428203), or email jupiterranger@swt.org.uk.
Situated in the heart of Grangemouth, Jupiter is sandwiched between industrial operations and local housing. Previously a railway marshalling yard, Jupiter is home to a surprisingly wide variety of wildlife.
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IMAGE CREDITS
Toad (c) Stephen Owen, Scottish Wildlife Trust
Blue tit (c) T Norman Tait
NOTES TO EDITORS:
1. Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Photography for Everyone event is on 5 March 2-4pm. To make the most of the session, participants should arrive at 2.00pm. All our events at Jupiter are free. As a registered charity, Scottish Wildlife Trust welcomes donations. A donation of £2.00 per person is encouraged. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
2. Jupiter is located north of the M9 between junctions 5 and 6. From Beancross Road turn north onto Newlands Road, then left onto Newhouse Road, left onto Wood Street, and Jupiter is on your right. Parking is available in front of the centre. There is no charge for visiting the reserve.
3. The reserve re-opened to the public in September 2006 after it was temporarily closed to allow site owners (KemFine Ltd) to redevelop existing buildings. A new education facility was put in place to enable local schools to use the site as a resource for educational visits.
4. Scottish Wildlife Trust’s work at Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre is generously supported by KemFine and Syngenta.
5. Scottish Wildlife Trust is the largest voluntary body working for all the wildlife of Scotland, representing more than 35,000 members who care for wildlife and the environment. Scottish Wildlife Trust seeks to raise public awareness of threatened habitats and species and manages over 120 reserves Scotland-wide.
6. Scottish Wildlife Trust receives financial assistance and support from a range of organisations, funders and individuals including Scottish Natural Heritage and the People’s Postcode Lottery.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Nicola McGovern, PR and Communications Manager, Scottish Wildlife Trust
Tel: 0131 312 4742 or email: nmcgovern@swt.org.uk