wildlife
Dawn Chorus Walk
May 5th Dawn Chorus Walk 5am – 7.30am £8 adults, £5 children inc breakfast. Please book. Suitable for Children Drag yourself out of bed and be thrilled by the sights and sounds of the early morning in the woods around Woodside. Our walk is lead by RSPB Field Officer Mike Fraser who will help you…
Evening Chorus Walk
June 15th Evening Chorus Walk 7pm. £15 adults, £8 children, including light supper. Please book. Suitable for children Enjoy a chance to listen to the evening birdsong in and around the Woodside Garden, with guidance from Mike Fraser of the RSPB. The walk takes you into the woods so wear appropriate footwear, and finishes in…
Secrets of Woodside
This is a free activity and there is no need to book. Discover where the mini beasts live in the Homes for Wildlife Garden at Woodside, with help from the RSPB Borders branch members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations to the RSPB welcome
Bird Netting and Ringing with the RSPB
Ringing birds is an important part of the RSPB's research into the habits of birds. Here at Woodside we are lucky enough to have a variety of garden and woodland birds to net and ring, under the expert guidance of RSPB Field Office, Mike Fraser. Awonderful opportunity to see our birds close up and to…
Build a Winter Home for Wildlife
Have fun making roosting pouches and insect homes for over-wintering wildlife using a variety of recycled materials, with help from the Border’s Group of the RSPB. Just turn up between the times above, but be prepared to wait if everyone arrives at once! Suitable for children The £2.50 is a donation to the RSPB
If you would like to hold an event at Woodside, or have suggestions for future events please let us know – we are always looking for new ideas.