Glasgow Countryside Rangers
The Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!
About Glasgow Countryside Rangers
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Listed Under Attractions - Gardens and Parks
The Glasgow Countryside Rangers team operate citywide, covering over 90 parks, 10 Local Nature Reserves and 8 Greenflag parks in Glasgow.
In addition to running this diary of countryside events, we deliver the Curriculum for Excellence through outdoor learning to schools, including teacher CPD and forest schools. We also carry out surveys and conservation work with volunteers to take positive action against biodiversity loss. Countryside Rangers are available to lead your class, group or club.
For more information or to book please contact us on the numbers or at the bases below. Or email countryside.rangers@glasgow.gov.uk
Tollcross Park, Tollcross Courtyard,
254B Wellshot Road, Glasgow. G32 7YH.
Phone: 0141 276 0931
Upcoming Events at Glasgow Countryside Rangers
Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve Celebration
23rd June 2018
The Glasgow Countryside Rangers and Urban Roots are holding a celebration in Malls Mire Local Nature Reserve and you're all invited!
Pond & River Dipping
24th June 2018
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers at Pollok Country Park and find out all about the creatures that live in the pond
Bioblitz Robroyston
1st July 2018
Join Glasgow City Council's Natural Environment Unit and Countryside Rangers for a Bioblitz at Robroyston Park LNR and learn all about the parks inhabitants!
Wild in the City
11th July 2018
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers at Tollcross Park for an afternoon of games, activities, and workshops all about our weird and wonderful wildlife!
Wild in the City
18th July 2018
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers at Pollok Country Park for an afternoon of games, activities, and workshops all about our weird and wonderful wildlife!
The Magnificent Eleven - Guided Walks
21st July 2018
As part of Ramblers Scotland's Getting Out There campaign join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers for a seasonal wander round Linn Park!
Wild in the City
25th July 2018
Join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers at Castlemilk Park for an afternoon of games, activities, and workshops all about our weird and wonderful wildlife!
The Magnificent Eleven - Guided Walks
13th October 2018
As part of Ramblers Scotland's Getting Out There campaign join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers for a seasonal wander round Linn Park!
The Magnificent Eleven - Guided Walks
20th January 2019
As part of Ramblers Scotland's Getting Out There campaign join the Glasgow Countryside Rangers for a seasonal wander round Linn Park!
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