Glasgow
Events and Talks
Events March – June 2019
• Saturday 23 March 11:00am-3:00pm
Canal and River Kelvin Walk
Walk the Forth and Clyde Canal to Maryhill and along the River Kelvin, ending at Kelvingrove Galleries. Spring flowers and birds. Meet at Westerton Railway Station. G61 1PA
Contact Mike Turner 0141 357 0094
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• Wednesday 27 March 7:30pm-9:30pm
Wildlife Citizen Science
Conservation depends on data gathered in various ways, some by scientists themselves, but much of it supplemented by volunteer effort. David will speak about and illustrate surveys and bioblitzes he has been involved in over the years on behalf of various conservation organisations.
Meet at Hyndland Secondary School, Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive. G12 9RQ
Suggested contribution £2 per person
Contact David Palmar dpalmar2000@yahoo.co.uk
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• Saturday 13 April 10:30am-2:30pm
Cathkin Braes Local Nature Reserve walk
A guided circular walk by countryside ranger Gary Linstead, of Cathkin Braes Local Nature Reserve on the southern edge of Glasgow. The natural environment of the reserve consists of ancient woodland, grassland, heath and scrub. Great views across Glasgow and beyond and a wide variety of Spring wildlife. Cathkin Braes LNR’s car park on Cathkin Road (B759). Grid Reference: NS609578
Contact Brian Innes 07742078840
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• Wednesday 24 April 7:30am-9:30pm
Dynamite in the dunes
Since the ICI explosives factory closed in 1990, the Ardeer Peninsula has become one of the best biodiversity sites in Scotland. The extensive dune habitat supports a wealth of rare and uncommon invertebrates, but what will be the outcome when £200 million of investments is on the table to regenerate an area of social and economic deprivation?
Meet at Hyndland Secondary School, Airlie Theatre, Clarence Drive. G12 9RQ
Suggested donation – £2 including refreshments.
Contact Mike Turner 0141 357 0094
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• Saturday 18 May 10:00am-3:00pm
Baron’s Haugh guided walk
This RSPB reserve is centred on flooded marshland in a bend of the River Clyde. As well as wetlands there are meadows and woodlands offering homes for a wide variety of different wildlife such as birds, amphibians and insects. Mark Mitchell the RSPB warden at Baron’s Haugh will guide our walk giving us the benefit of his local knowledge and expertise.
Meet at Baron’s Haugh Car Park Grid Reference: NS755552
Donations accepted
Contact Clare Winsch cwinsch5c@gmail.com
• Sunday 16 June 10:00am-4:00pm
Cumbrae walk round west coast
Walk from ferry slip round west coast on quiet roads to Fintry Bay (4 miles) then on grass paths over the hill and into Millport (about 2 miles), then bus back to ferry. There should be good views of the Clyde, wild flowers and the chance to see a wide variety of birds. Outside the Cal-Mac ticket office at Largs pier. Grid Reference: NS183586
Contact Janet Palmar jpalmar2005@yahoo.co.uk
All our meetings are open to anyone interested in wildlife and conservation. £2 suggested donation. Refreshments are also available for a small donation. Parking is available in the school playground. No. 4 bus stops just outside the school. Hyndland station is close by. Contact Mike Turner at mgturner@gmail.com or 0141 357 0094 for more information.
Want to do practical conservation work?- contact pgilbert@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk. or Scott Donaldson scottedonaldson@hotmail.com
Found an injured bird or animal? Contact Hesselhead Wildlife Rescue Centre, Beith, Ayrshire 01505 502415.
