Activities for Children

These activities are suitable for families - they will be targetted at children, who should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

2012

Wed 4 April MOTHS AND MUSIC
Listen to the joys of the dawn chorus and look at the amazing moths we have caught overnight in our live moth trap.
7.00 - 9.30am
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Adults and Older children
Cost: £3

Sat 7 April EGG OLYMPICS
Some eggy activities for families. Please bring a (well-trained) hard-boiled egg with you.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1

Tues 10 April WOODLAND TREASURE HUNT
A family event searching for clues and treasure.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Families
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 3 July MOTHS AND DRAGONS
Hunt for dragonflies and look at the amazing colours of moths caught the night before in our moth trap.
2.00 - 4.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Adults and Older children
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1

Thurs 5 July MINIBEAST MAGIC
Get up close and personal with our tree giants.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 10 July ROCKY TREASURE HUNT
A family event searching for rocks and treasure.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Families
Cost: £2 per child

Thurs 12 July WET AND WILD
Discover the weird, watery world around the river.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 17 July KITE MAKING WORKSHOP
Have a go at making some simple kites and fly them too if it's windy enough.
Drop in anytime between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Families
Cost: Donations for materials.

Thurs 19 July BIRDS OF PREY
We find out more about nature's flying predators.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 24 July MINIBEAST CRAFTS
Come and make some bugs and beasties with the rangers.
Drop in anytime between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Families
Cost: Donations for materials.

Thurs 26 July SQUIRRELTASTIC
Find out more about our treetop friends.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Sun 29 July FEEDERS AND HOMES
Help out your local wildlife by making nestboxes and feeders. Drop in anytime between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl - part of Blair Atholl Summer Market
Who for: Everyone
Cost: Donations for materials.

Tues 31 July POND DIPPING AT POLNEY
We look for all kinds of weird and wonderful life living in Polney Loch.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Cally Car Park, by Dunkeld.
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Thurs 2 August MAGIC SPELL AND BROOMSTICK WORKSHOP
Practice spells in the woods and make a broomstick to take home.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 7 August DAWN SQUIRREL WATCH
Dawn is the best time to see our red squirrels. Worth getting up for! BOOKING REQUIRED - phone 01796 481355.
6.00 - 7.00am
Who for: Adults and Quiet Children
Cost: £2

Thurs 9 August WET AND WILD
Discover the weird, watery world around the river.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 14 August MINIBEAST CRAFTS
Come and make some bugs and beasties with the rangers.
Drop in anytime between 2.00 and 4.00pm.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Families
Cost: Donations for materials.

Thurs 16 August BIRDS OF PREY
We find out more about nature's flying predators.
10.30am - 12.00 midday
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Cost: £2 per child

Tues 21 August BATS AND BOXES
Make a bat box and come on an evening walk to see our local bats.
8.00 - 10.00pm
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Who for: Everyone
Cost: £5 per box

Wed 10 October STRUTTING STAGS
Fun with deer, antlers and maybe a wolf!
2.00pm - 3.00pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Children (accompanied by adult)
Cost: £2 per child

Wed 17 October AUTUMN TREASURE HUNT
A family event searching for clues and treasure.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Families
Cost: £2 per child

Sat 20 October RED SQUIRREL WALK
Come and look for red squirrels and learn more about them.
2.00 - 3.30pm
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Who for: Adults and Quiet Children
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1

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