Nature events in Glasgow

Forest Families

Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!

Wild At Mugdock

Older children can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as orienteering, shelter building and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!

Crafting with Nature Discovery Day

Celebrate the coming of spring with Seven Lochs plant craft discovery day on Saturday 14th March, all activities and free and family friendly!

Spring Equinox Forest Bathing Experience

Bring in the spring on this forest bathing experience to mark the Spring Equinox with Whispering Woods Forest Bathing on Saturday 21st March!

Ruchill Park Spring Clean and Scavenger Hunt

Join the Family Volunteering Club at Ruchill Park on Sunday 22nd March for a fun family Spring Clean & Scavenger Hunt and take pride in caring for this much loved green space!

Foraging & Herbal Medicine Course: Wild Things Year 1

Join community herbalist and foraging tutor, Catriona Gibson for this eight month exploration of wild medicinal and edible plants growing abundantly in and around Glasgow through the seasons.

Wildlife Weans: The Big Egg Hunt!

Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Some of the country park's birds have lost their golden eggs, come and help the Mugdock Ranger to find them!

Spring Junior Ranger 3 Day Camp

Calling all active 8-12 year olds! From fires to shelters, maps to wildlife ID, come along and learn how to survive in the countryside at Mugdock Country Park on this Spring Junior Ranger 3 Day Camp!

Mugdock’s Muddy Mischief Makers

Pull on your wellies and join Ranger Alan at Mugdock exploring the natural world through a series of fun led activities!

Spring Junior Ranger Day Camp

Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Learn the skills needed to thrive in our wild places on one of Mugdock Country Park's Spring Junior Ranger Day Camps!

Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he brings his first nationwide theatre tour, My Life Behind the Lens, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 29th April!

Summer Solstice Forest Bathing Experience

Celebrate the longest day by giving yourself time to lie among the trees and soak up nature with Whispering Woods Forest Bathing on Sunday 21st June!

Autumn Forest Bathing Experience

Relax into Autumn and give yourself time to slow down, notice the natural world around you and deepen your connection with nature with Whispering Woods Forest Bathing on Saturday 26th September!

Chris Packham’s World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge

Join Chris Packham at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow as he opens an encyclopaedia of stories from his lifetime of curiosity and conviction!

Dive into hands-on space-themed activities and uncover the fascinating science behind our solar system at Archerfield Walled Garden on Friday 17th April.

Join the Edinburgh Zoo expert animal experiences team for an exclusive engaging and fun animal antics show and have the chance to join in the action yourself! !

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils of giant prehistoric animals when the immersive, family friendly exhibition Giants comes to the National Museum of Scotland!

Don't miss this inspiring celebration... a night of stories, stunning visuals and a shared passion for nature that birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts and fans of Hamza Yassin!

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”!

The annual East Kilbride Farm Show will will return to West Nerston Farm on Saturday 25th July, it's a great day out for all the family!

Celebrate all things woolly with a weekend of family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life... see woolly farm friends up close and take part in wool-themed crafts, storytelling and activities!

Join the Badger Cubs wildlife watch group at Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre - perfect for little ones aged 0-6 years who love exploring nature and having outdoor adventures!

Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, their experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!

Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Thursday 23rd April for an enchanting evening exploring the fascinating world of bats!

Join adventurer Simon Reeve at Paisley Town Hall for an inspiring evening of stunning imagery and stories designed to nudge you out of your comfort zone and embrace the wild world!

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure with extreme cold water swimmer and elite climber, Gilly McArthur as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on 25th March!

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from The Banff Mountain Film Festival when it returns to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 12th September!

Celebrate spring at Glen Finglas by tapping birch sap, discovering medicinal fungi, and crafting your own traditional broomstick in this refreshing, hands-on woodland workshop from Herbal Homestead!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!