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SUMMER HOLIDAY EXPLORE CLUB

Join the Explore Abernethy Ranger on some fun summer children's activities to find out all about the wildlife and history in Nethy Bridge. Suitable for children aged 7-11. Younger children welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Please bring warm, waterproof clothing and outdoor footwear as we may be outdoors.

Dates and Activities:

Nuts about Red Squirrels
Wednesday 16th July 10.11.30am
Butterflies and Moths
Monday 21st July 3.30-5.00pm
Life as a Pine
Wednesday 30th July 10-11.30am
Mini beasts

Monday 4th August 3.30-5.00pm
History Detectives
Wednesday 13th August 10-11.30 am

Book to guarantee a place.
Please contact the ranger on 01479 821 565 to book or find out more.

Scottish Biodiversity Week



Explore Abernethy took part in  Scottish Biodiversity Week in May 2008 by leading a WILDLIFE WALK through the beautiful Abernethy Forest. Walkers learned about the creatures and plants that make up the  Biodiversity of the forest and were delighted to see Red Squirrel on the new Squirrel Feeders and a Dipper feeding along the River Nethy. 

Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary
The Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene) is just one of several butterflies identified at the Butterfly day in Nethy Bridge in 2007. This event was run in association with Butterfly Conservation.

Moth

Explore Abernethy Bat and Moth Night in October 2007 was a great success. Visitors heard Daubenton and Pipistrelle Bats echolocating on new bat detectors, just some of the field equipment bought with funding from the Scottish Community Foundation.


Explore Abernethy at
 Nethy Bridge Highland Games

Come and visit the Forest...


EVENTS for 2008 

HELP US CELEBRATE NATIONAL INSECT WEEK WITH A FREE INSECT HUNT

MINIBEAST SAFARI (FREE)

Sunday 29th June, 2.00-3.30pm Join the Explore Abernethy Ranger on an insect hunt in Nethy Bridge to discover the butterflies, bees and other bugs of Abernethy. Part of National Insect week.

National Insect Week

ABERNETHY FOREST EVENING WALKS

Join Explore Abernethy and the RSPB on an evening walk from Nethy Bridge to Loch Garten. We will be taking bat detectors and discovering the history and wildlife of Abernethy Forest along the way.Warm and water proof clothing recommended. The walks are free however donations to Explore Abernethy and the RSPB are appreciated. 

Tuesday 1st July

Walks starts at 7.30 and will last around 3 hrs. Meet at the Explore Abernethy Centre, Nethy Bridge Community Centre open from 7.00pm.

Tuesday 5th August

Walks starts at 7.00 and will last around 3 hrs. Meet at the Explore Abernethy Centre, Nethy Bridge Community Centre open from 6.30pm.

WEEKLY GUIDED WALKS (FREE)  
Join the Explore Abernethy Ranger along relaxing waymarked trails through the famous Scots Pine forest, and along the River Nethy. The walks will help you discover how people have lived and worked in and around the forest over the centuries.
 

Every Week in April, July, August, September and October. 

 'The life & Times of an ancient Forest' Tuesdays 10.00-11.30am

 ' Living in Dell  Woods'  Sundays 2.00-4.00pm

Children are always welcome, and dogs under control are also free to join in. All events begin at the Explore Abernethy room in the community centre unless otherwise stated.

The Explore Abernethy Centre  is open from Easter to the end of October.

Please e-mail ranger@nethybridge.com or phone 01479 821 565 for more information.

24/10/2006