Our engagement work

Inspiring people to connect with, and take action for, nature is at the heart of our engagement work.

We provide a broad range of opportunities for people to engage with and learn about nature, from our Wildlife Watch groups aimed at inspiring the next generation of wildlife ambassadors, to our Nextdoor Nature Pioneers Programme that provides people with the skills, resources and confidence to lead action for nature in their communities.

You can find out more about our approach to engagement here.

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Visitor centres

Our visitor centres are hubs for wildlife encounters, awareness raising and educational activities.

Located in Montrose, New Lanark and Dunkeld, they offer very different but equally amazing experiences.

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Nextdoor Nature

Through Nextdoor Nature, we are empowering communities to take action for nature where they live.

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Groups

Our local groups and Wildlife Watch groups are a great way for members to get together and learn more about nature conservation, whatever your age.

Click on one of the links to find out where your nearest group is.

Local groups

Wildlife Watch

Events programme

Our visitor centres and local groups organise hundreds of events and activities across the country every year, providing a great opportunity to learn more about Scottish wildlife as well as meeting like-minded people.

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Learning Zone

Discover our growing range of nature-based and curriculum linked resources for children of all ages.

Visit the Learning Zone

Information for schools

We run education programmes at all four of our visitor centres and have a dedicated team of Teacher Naturalists at Montrose Basin available for school workshops and events.

Find out more about primary and secondary school visits and resources here.

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