Callander may be one of the smaller Groups but, within the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, we are surrounded by a spectacular landscape of mountains, loch and glens with their wide diversity of wildlife and habitats. Small is friendly!
What we do
– Organise illustrated talks from Sept to April on specific species of flora/fauna and environmental topics
– Arrange local walks and visits to reserves
– Support local conservation projects
– Raise funds to support various wildlife/conservation projects (£1000 donated in 2018)
How to get involved
Volunteers can help with:
– participate in our monthly meetings
– Making suggestions for talk topics or events
– Organising events eg lead a walk
– Hospitality at meetings
– Involvement in conservation projects
– Assist with fund-raising events
– Help to promote children’s activities, even run a Watch Group
Himalayan Balsam Bashing 10-12 along River Teith in Callander. Meet 10am in Callander Medical Centre car park, Geisher Road, FK17 8LX. Wear wellies or boots, thorn-proof clothing and gloves (can be supplies) also bring midge-spray!
Marine Conservation Scotland will be running a Cool Seas roadshow suitable for 7-11 year olds from 10-12 on Wed 22 July in the Callander Hostel, Bridgend. This has been arranged under the banner of Summerfest 2020. The will be a small charge and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Callander Summerfest 2020 runs from 20 July to 2 August and is celebrating ‘Scotland’s Coasts & Waterways’ theme. On On Sunday 2 August the Callander SWT group will be supporting a Riverfest day in Callander Meadows, along with Callander’s Partnership and Forth Rivers Trust. Details are still being worked up but there are likely to be guided wildlife walks, litter sculpture and a duck race. Come along and say Hello!
Callander Group’s Annual fund-raising event will be in Ancaster Square in the centre of town. As usual we will be selling locally grown hardy plants and running a Bottle Stall. SWT HQ will be there with an information stall and things of interest to children. Also Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels will be there with updates on the project, of special interest here on the boundary between red and grey squirrels. Come along and support us – help, donate or spend!