Highlands Rewilding events and community meetings

Would you like to be more involved in rewilding, get outdoors into nature, learn about restoration projects, and have your say?

Whether volunteering, foraging, wild dipping, wellbeing classes in nature, or joining a community meeting, see what events are coming up across our sites.

If you would like to find out further details about an event, please click on the calendar or the longer upcoming event descriptions below. You can also email info@highlandsrewilding.co.uk for more information on any event. Where available, you can find reports from events by clicking on the event picture or button and opening up the individual event page.

Event details

Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich
Jul
26

Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich

We are delighted to be hosting a series of immersive experiences at Tayvallich this year. 'Gu h-àrd is gu h-ìosal - Above and Below Foraging and Heritage Tours combine coastal foraging, immersive sea swimming, a three course forager’s lunch and place-based storytelling.

Wild swim coach Dan the Merman and wild food guide Heather are delighted to be offering a series of these immersive experiences with Highlands Rewilding at Tayvallich in 2025. Join us for a half day sensory and immersive experience amongst stunning west coast scenery. Together we learn about nature's bounty and wild edibles, take the opportunity to immerse our senses with a dip in Argyll's stunning waters and learn some of the wonderful meanings and the stories behind the Gaelic names that describe our sense of place and the nature that surrounds us. After a dip we will share a wild food lunch together that showcases some of the wonderful wild edibles found in Argyll.

Below are some images from an Above and Below event at Tayvallich last October.

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Highlands Rewilding at Tayvallich Gala
Jul
26

Highlands Rewilding at Tayvallich Gala

Highlands Rewilding will be at the Tayvallich Gala this year!

Come and say hello at our stand, find out what rewilding is all about, meet our team and learn about how you can get involved.

Members from our Tayvallich estate team will be at this event all day, and look forward to meeting you! We’ll have lots of information on our projects across Tayvallich and Barrahormid Estates, and would love to talk to you about our science-led nature restoration projects, including our marine restoration research: oysters, seagrass and more!

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Blackcurrent picking in the forest garden
Aug
7

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Blackcurrent picking in the forest garden

The Bunloit Forest Garden will be thriving by August, with herbs and fruit and insects in every corner. Join our Ranger team in the Forest Graden to learn about the manage and propagate our fruit shrubs, and enjoy picking blackcurrants. There will be plenty for everyone to take some home along with some recipes that we have developed.

We will discuss the differences and similarities between moths and butterflies and try and identify all the species that we see.

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Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich
Aug
9

Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich

We are delighted to be hosting a series of immersive experiences at Tayvallich this year. 'Gu h-àrd is gu h-ìosal - Above and Below Foraging and Heritage Tours are combine coastal foraging, immersive sea swimming, a three course forager’s lunch and place-based storytelling.

Wild swim coach Dan the Merman and wild food guide Heather are delighted to be offering a series of these immersive experiences with Highlands Rewilding at Tayvallich in 2025. Join us for a half day sensory and immersive experience amongst stunning west coast scenery. Together we learn about nature's bounty and wild edibles, take the opportunity to immerse our senses with a dip in Argyll's stunning waters and learn some of the wonderful meanings and the stories behind the Gaelic names that describe our sense of place and the nature that surrounds us. After a dip we will share a wild food lunch together that showcases some of the wonderful wild edibles found in Argyll.

Below are some images from an Above and Below event at Tayvallich last October.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Volunteer Social Event
Aug
21

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Volunteer Social Event

This week we would like to thank all our lovely volunteers who have helped out on the estate as well as welcome any new comers who are interested in getting involved in our work on Bunloit Estate. We have a variety of activities planned: including making blackcurrant cordial from scratch with the berries picked during the previous Nature Day and some nature themed crafts, all fueled by delicious cakes and tea/coffee.

If you have been involved or would like to be involved in the work we carry out at Bunloit, do get in touch. All are welcome to our Volunteer Social Event.

We will discuss the differences and similarities between moths and butterflies and try and identify all the species that we see.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Foraging Walk
Sept
4

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Foraging Walk

Join our Ranger on a guided walk around the estate looking at the various plants and fungi that can be foraged. Nature provides us with various different plants that are either edible or useful to us. Bunloit is no different and has a lot to offer. Come along and learn about what is available right on our doorstep and how to forage responsibly and sustainably.

Our Ranger will guide you towards fruits, plants and fungi that are edible. Under their guidance you are welcome to pick along the way. If you are planning on attending, please bring a packed lunch and any containers you may want to use to forage.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Waxcap Survey
Sept
18

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Waxcap Survey

Our grasslands are home to many different species of flora, but if you look closely you will also find various different fungi. Join our Ranger team on these two dates to learn about waxcap mushrooms. An indicator of rare species-rich grasslands, it is important to identify and record there presence. Our surveys are part of a bigger nation-wide survey led by Plantlife.

No previous knowledge of waxcaps is needed. Come along and learn how to identify the different waxcaps and help us record there location. This will provide important knowledge that will feed into how we manage our grasslands.

Our Ranger will guide you towards fruits, plants and fungi that are edible. Under their guidance you are welcome to pick along the way. If you are planning on attending, please bring a packed lunch and any containers you may want to use to forage.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Waxcap Survey
Oct
2

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Waxcap Survey

Our grasslands are home to many different species of flora, but if you look closely you will also find various different fungi. Join our Ranger team on these two dates to learn about waxcap mushrooms. An indicator of rare species-rich grasslands, it is important to identify and record there presence. Our surveys are part of a bigger nation-wide survey led by Plantlife.

No previous knowledge of waxcaps is needed. Come along and learn how to identify the different waxcaps and help us record there location. This will provide important knowledge that will feed into how we manage our grasslands.

Our Ranger will guide you towards fruits, plants and fungi that are edible. Under their guidance you are welcome to pick along the way. If you are planning on attending, please bring a packed lunch and any containers you may want to use to forage.

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Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich
Oct
4

Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich

We are delighted to be hosting a series of immersive experiences at Tayvallich this year. 'Gu h-àrd is gu h-ìosal - Above and Below Foraging and Heritage Tours combine coastal foraging, immersive sea swimming, a three course forager’s lunch and place-based storytelling.

Wild swim coach Dan the Merman and wild food guide Heather are delighted to be offering a series of these immersive experiences with Highlands Rewilding at Tayvallich in 2025. Join us for a half day sensory and immersive experience amongst stunning west coast scenery. Together we learn about nature's bounty and wild edibles, take the opportunity to immerse our senses with a dip in Argyll's stunning waters and learn some of the wonderful meanings and the stories behind the Gaelic names that describe our sense of place and the nature that surrounds us. After a dip we will share a wild food lunch together that showcases some of the wonderful wild edibles found in Argyll.

Below are some images from an Above and Below event at Tayvallich last October.

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Volunteering at Beldorney - Butterbur removal
Jul
18

Volunteering at Beldorney - Butterbur removal

On this day we will be removing invasive white butterbur rhizomes - this is really messy work suitable for those of high fitness. We have a variety of volunteer days throghout the year with varying levels of activity so please do get in touch, even if this particular day isn’t suited to you

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering -Moth trapping and guided Butterfly walk
Jul
17

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering -Moth trapping and guided Butterfly walk

Come and learn about the moth and butterfly species that live on the Bunloit Estate. This week’s Nature Day, our Ranger will lead you in a moth trapping session (live trap). Learn how to identify the different moth species using ID guides before releasing them back into the wild. After some refreshments, our Ranger will then guide you on a Butterfly walk around the estate, again learning how to identify our butterfly species.

We will discuss the differences and similarities between moths and butterflies and try and identify all the species that we see.

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Highlands Rewilding at Inverness Highland Games
Jul
12

Highlands Rewilding at Inverness Highland Games

Highlands Rewilding will be at the Inverness Highland Games this year!

Come and say hello at our stand, find out what rewilding is all about, meet our team and learn about how you can get involved.

Members from our Bunloit estate and science teams will be at this event all day, and look forward to meeting you!

Find out more and book your tickets: https://invernesshighlandgames.com/

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Bracken Bashing
Jul
3

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Bracken Bashing

Habitat management is an important task when managing land for nature. At Bunloit, there are expansive areas of bracken which can smother other flora in our grasslands. Join our Rangers on this Bunliot Nature Day to help control the bracken with a practice called bracken bashing or bruising. This technique will weaken the plant, making next year’s growth less vigorous.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Guided Wild Boar Walk
Jun
19

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Guided Wild Boar Walk

Wild Boar Guided Walk – Tracks and Signs

There is an established population of Wild Boar / Feral pigs at Bunloit Estate. Most are thought to be a mixture of wild and feral domestic pigs. Their presence has substantial implications for land management: on the one hand, they introduce beneficial forms of disturbance that are usually absent in Scotland, and on the other hand, little is known regarding what constitutes a healthy population size and a healthy level of disturbance.

This is why we are studying their impact closely with our wild boar monitoring program: estimating population size and measuring ground disturbance. If you would like to learn more about this animal and how we monitor them, then join us for our first event in a series about Wild Boar.

We will start off by taking you on a guided walk around the estate, on the look out for signs of boar. Come and learn how to identify their prints, wallows, signs of rooting and more!

Learn about our wild boar monitoring program and see how you can get involved.

Please bring strong sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. A good level of fitness is recommended as this event involves a fair bit of walking, sometimes on steep ground. No previous experience or equipment is needed though if you have binoculars please bring them along as there will be plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching.

Regular breaks will be taken throughout the day, during which we will offer refreshments. Please bring along your own packed lunch and plenty of water.

Meeting place will be at the Bunloit Farmhouse carpark (Grid Ref: NH 50429 25262, or W3W ///waggled.harps.statement)

For further information please get in touch with Beth, Ranger at our Bunloit Estate, beth.harwood@highlandsrewilding.co.uk.

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Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich
Jun
7

Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich

We are delighted to be hosting a series of immersive experiences at Tayvallich this year. 'Gu h-àrd is gu h-ìosal - Above and Below Foraging and Heritage Tours combine coastal foraging, immersive sea swimming, a three course forager’s lunch and place-based storytelling.

Wild swim coach Dan the Merman and wild food guide Heather are delighted to be offering a series of these immersive experiences with Highlands Rewilding at Tayvallich in 2025. Join us for a half day sensory and immersive experience amongst stunning west coast scenery. Together we learn about nature's bounty and wild edibles, take the opportunity to immerse our senses with a dip in Argyll's stunning waters and learn some of the wonderful meanings and the stories behind the Gaelic names that describe our sense of place and the nature that surrounds us. After a dip we will share a wild food lunch together that showcases some of the wonderful wild edibles found in Argyll.

Below are some images from an Above and Below event at Tayvallich last October.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Woodland Regeneration Surveys
Jun
5

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Woodland Regeneration Surveys

Woodland Regeneration Surveys

Join the ranger team at Bunloit to learn about how we monitor the impacts of large mammals on our native woodlands. On the estate we have five exclosures, four of which are in our native woodlands. These were set up as monitoring plots, excluding large mammals such as deer and wild boar from entering these small pockets of woods. Near by are control plots, where large mammals are free to roam. The idea is to look at the difference between the vegetation inside and outside the exclosures to monitor the impacts of browsing and ground disturbance from large mammals.

If you are interested in finding out more and having a go at surveying these exclosure and control plots, then join us on the 5th June. Please bring sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. This event involves a fair bit of walking, so make sure you bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.

Meeting place will be a the long layby on the Bunloit Road (Grid Ref: NH 50927 27338, or W3W///bulges.brittle.outboard).

For further information please get in touch with Beth, Ranger at our Bunloit Estate, beth.harwood@highlandsrewilding.co.uk.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Protecting Native Trees
May
15

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Protecting Native Trees

Protecting Native Trees

Help us restore our native woodlands!

Join us in for a walk through our native woods, on the look out for native tree saplings. Natural regen can sometimes struggle to reach maturity due to deer browsing. Help us give the saplings a boost by protecting them with tree guards. We will also be recording what species we find as well as their locations, to get a better understanding of how the native woods are doing.

Please bring strong sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. A good level of fitness is required as this event involves a fair bit of walking, sometimes on steep ground. No previous experience or equipment is needed though if you have binoculars please bring them along as there will be plenty of opportunities for wildlife watching.

Regular breaks will be taken throughout the day, during which we will offer refreshments. Please bring along your own packed lunch and plenty of water.

Meeting place will be at the Bunloit Farmhouse carpark (Grid Ref: NH 50429 25262, or W3W ///waggled.harps.statement).

For further information please get in touch with Beth, Ranger at our Bunloit Estate, beth.harwood@highlandsrewilding.co.uk.

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Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich
May
3

Foraging, wild swimming and heritage tours - Tayvallich

We are delighted to be hosting a series of immersive experiences at Tayvallich this year. 'Gu h-àrd is gu h-ìosal - Above and Below Foraging and Heritage Tours combine coastal foraging, immersive sea swimming, a three course forager’s lunch and place-based storytelling.

Wild swim coach Dan the Merman and wild food guide Heather are delighted to be offering a series of these immersive experiences with Highlands Rewilding at Tayvallich in 2025. Join us for a half day sensory and immersive experience amongst stunning west coast scenery. Together we learn about nature's bounty and wild edibles, take the opportunity to immerse our senses with a dip in Argyll's stunning waters and learn some of the wonderful meanings and the stories behind the Gaelic names that describe our sense of place and the nature that surrounds us. After a dip we will share a wild food lunch together that showcases some of the wonderful wild edibles found in Argyll.

Below are some images from an Above and Below event at Tayvallich last October.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Bird walk
May
1

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering - Bird walk

Guided Bird Walk & Non-Native Removal

Join our Ranger team on a guided walk around Clunebeg where we will talk you through our bird monitoring program. We will show you different tools and apps we use to help us differentiate species. Try your hand at identifying birds that we may meet along the way.

After refreshments, join us in looking after our native woods by helping us remove non-native tree saplings from an area that we are converting to native woodlands. Previously a spruce plantation, this area has been planted with a variety of native broadleaf and pine species. Removing non-native regen will give our native trees a boost, by eliminating direct competition for space and resources.

Please bring strong sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. No previous experience or tools are needed, though if you have your own pair of work gloves, bring them along to ensure a good fit. If you have binoculars please bring them along as well as this will help when watching birds.

Regular breaks will be taken throughout the day, during which we will offer refreshments. Please bring along your own packed lunch and plenty of water.

Meeting place will be at the entrance to Clunebeg (Grid Ref: NH 51013 28062, or W3W ///downsize.gazed.slimy).

For further information please get in touch with Beth, Ranger at our Bunloit Estate, beth.harwood@highlandsrewilding.co.uk.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering
Apr
17

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering

If you are local to the area, or just passing through, drop in on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month between 10am-4pm to get outside in nature and take part in our rewilding efforts.

Usual meeting place: Bunloit Farm W3W///green.script.tint

Pick ups available from Loch Ness Hub, Drumnadrochit

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Estate Manager Alex Davies on alex.davies@highlandsrewilding.co.uk

Wildlife walks, mycorrhizal experiments, berry picking, forest gardening, tree planting, climate conversations, pond dipping, tracks and signs, mulching, invasive species removal and much more!

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University of Edinburgh Student Visit - Bunloit
Apr
9

University of Edinburgh Student Visit - Bunloit

We hosted a group of Human Geography students from Edinburgh University on Bunloit last week, showing some of the habitats and work we're doing on the estate, and their many links to people, past and present. The students went on to several other restoration sites to learn about different approaches - and enjoyed some of the best weather of the year.

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering
Apr
3

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering

If you are local to the area, or just passing through, drop in on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month between 10am-4pm to get outside in nature and take part in our rewilding efforts.

Usual meeting place: Bunloit Farm W3W///green.script.tint

Pick ups available from Loch Ness Hub, Drumnadrochit

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Estate Manager Alex Davies on alex.davies@highlandsrewilding.co.uk

Wildlife walks, mycorrhizal experiments, berry picking, forest gardening, tree planting, climate conversations, pond dipping, tracks and signs, mulching, invasive species removal and much more!

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Let Us Grow Design Session
Mar
26

Let Us Grow Design Session

Alex, Bunloit’s Estate Manager, in partnership with GURCA, held the first design session for the ‘Let Us Grow’ community food growing project at Drumnadrochit.

We’re really pleased to see the Let Us Grow project gaining momentum.

This first garden will act as the central hub, with plans to expand into other plots as the project grows. Produce will be used to support the community centre, Bite & Blether lunches, the monthly market, and potentially local veg boxes.

More than just growing food, the project is closely aligned with the community’s action plan, aiming to strengthen food security and support healthier lifestyles. The garden will be a shared space for local residents, school children, and in time, could provide a day service for people with additional needs.

These photos were taken during two recent design sessions with Alex Davies (one in the village hall with 8 in attendance, and one in the community center with 10 in attendance), who brings a wealth of experience in creating productive, wildlife-friendly gardens and working alongside communities in agroecological projects.

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Forest Gardening - Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering
Mar
20

Forest Gardening - Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering

Volunteer in our Forest Garden at Bunloit

Join our ranger team at Bunloit’s forest garden to learn about how the food forests can support biodiversity and mimic natural woodlands.

Get stuck in to some of the maintenance tasks such as mulching, pruning and building tree guards. Everyone is welcome, no skills required.

If you are local to the area, or just passing through, drop in on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month between 10am-4pm to get outside in nature and take part in our rewilding efforts.

Usual meeting place: Bunloit Farm W3W///green.script.tint

Pick ups available from Loch Ness Hub, Drumnadrochit

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Ranger Beth on beth.harwood@highlandsrewilding.co.uk

Wildlife walks, mycorrhizal experiments, berry picking, forest gardening, tree planting, climate conversations, pond dipping, tracks and signs, mulching, invasive species removal and much more!

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Let Us Grow Presentation
Mar
18

Let Us Grow Presentation

Alex, Bunloit’s Estate Manager, in partnership with GURCA, held the first design session for the ‘Let Us Grow’ community food growing project at Drumnadrochit.

We’re really pleased to see the Let Us Grow project gaining momentum.

This first garden will act as the central hub, with plans to expand into other plots as the project grows. Produce will be used to support the community centre, Bite & Blether lunches, the monthly market, and potentially local veg boxes.

More than just growing food, the project is closely aligned with the community’s action plan, aiming to strengthen food security and support healthier lifestyles. The garden will be a shared space for local residents, school children, and in time, could provide a day service for people with additional needs.

These photos were taken during two recent design sessions with Alex Davies, who brings a wealth of experience in creating productive, wildlife-friendly gardens and working alongside communities in agroecological projects.

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Non-native pine removal. Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering
Mar
6

Non-native pine removal. Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering

Removal of non-native pines

One of our objectives at Bunloit estate is to progressively transition from non-native plantations to native woodlands. Young native trees have to compete with the non-native pines for space and resources.

Join us in giving our native tress a helping hand by pulling out noon-native conifer regeneration (small saplings).

If you are local to the area, or just passing through, drop in on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month between 10am-4pm to get outside in nature and take part in our rewilding efforts.

Usual meeting place: Bunloit Farm W3W///green.script.tint

Pick ups available from Loch Ness Hub, Drumnadrochit

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Ranger Beth on beth.harwood@highlandsrewilding.co.uk.

Wildlife walks, mycorrhizal experiments, berry picking, forest gardening, tree planting, climate conversations, pond dipping, tracks and signs, mulching, invasive species removal and much more!

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Beldorney Volunteering day
Feb
28

Beldorney Volunteering day

If you are looking to volunteer outdoors in nature, we have a couple of dates coming up to help with the maintenance of the newly planted native trees in the Forest of Hope on Beldorney Estate.

Wednesday 19th February.

Friday 21st February.

09.30 until 15:00

If you are interested in joining us, please email Ranger Louise louise.mclaren@highlandsrewilding.co.uk for further information.

We hope to see you there!

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Beldorney Volunteering day
Feb
21

Beldorney Volunteering day

If you are looking to volunteer outdoors in nature, we have a couple of dates coming up to help with the maintenance of the newly planted native trees in the Forest of Hope on Beldorney Estate.

Wednesday 19th February.

Friday 21st February.

09.30 until 15:00

If you are interested in joining us, please email Ranger Louise louise.mclaren@highlandsrewilding.co.uk for further information.

We hope to see you there!

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Non-native spruce removal - Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering
Feb
20

Non-native spruce removal - Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering

Non-native Spruce Removal Day

One of our objectives at Bunloit estate is to progressively transition from non-native plantations to native woodlands. Young native trees have to compete with the non-native pines for space and resources.

Join us in giving our native tress a helping hand by pulling out noon-native conifer regeneration (small saplings).

If you are local to the area, or just passing through, drop in on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month between 10am-4pm to get outside in nature and take part in our rewilding efforts.

Usual meeting place: Bunloit Farm W3W///green.script.tint

Pick ups available from Loch Ness Hub, Drumnadrochit

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Ranger Beth at beth.harwood@highlandsrewilding.co.uk

Wildlife walks, mycorrhizal experiments, berry picking, forest gardening, tree planting, climate conversations, pond dipping, tracks and signs, mulching, invasive species removal and much more!

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Beldorney Volunteering day
Feb
19

Beldorney Volunteering day

If you are looking to volunteer outdoors in nature, we have a couple of dates coming up to help with the maintenance of the newly planted native trees in the Forest of Hope on Beldorney Estate.

Wednesday 19th February.

Friday 21st February.

09.30 until 15:00

If you are interested in joining us, please email Ranger Louise louise.mclaren@highlandsrewilding.co.uk for further information.

We hope to see you there!

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Mindfullness in Nature free session
Feb
13

Mindfullness in Nature free session

Mindfulness in Nature

Free session on Thursday 13th February from 10am to 1pm

Stephen Wiseman from N4H and Peter Wilkes from the Highland Mindfulness Group are combining their expertise for a half day of nature mindfulness on the Highlands Rewilding Bunloit estate near Drumnadrochit.

The session will consist of a variety of mindfulness meditation practices some of which will involve sitting whilst others will involve moving and observing nature. We hope participants will enjoy lovely wooded surrounds and views overlooking Loch Ness.

Hot drinks & flapjack will be provided.

HOW TO BOOK:

Booking is required as places are limited. Over 18s only.

Please contact Daniel on highlandmindfulness@gmail.com to book your place.

The event is free. Donations are welcome to help us run more of these sessions.

The meeting point is the Loch Ness Hub car park in Drumnadrochit at 9.30am for onward car sharing to the estate and the base for the session.

Photos and more info: https://highlandmindfulness.co.uk/mindfulness-in-nature/

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Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering
Feb
6

Bunloit Nature Days - Volunteering

If you are local to the area, or just passing through, drop in on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month between 10am-4pm to get outside in nature and take part in our rewilding efforts.

Usual meeting place: Bunloit Farm W3W///green.script.tint

Pick ups available from Loch Ness Hub, Drumnadrochit

If you have any questions, please get in touch with Estate Manager Alex Davies on alex.davies@highlandsrewilding.co.uk

Wildlife walks, mycorrhizal experiments, berry picking, forest gardening, tree planting, climate conversations, pond dipping, tracks and signs, mulching, invasive species removal and much more!

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Tayvallich Wildlife Club visit
Jan
18

Tayvallich Wildlife Club visit

Led by local naturalist and wildlife filmmaker John Aitchison and wildlife expert Mary Lou Aitchison, the children from The Tayvallich Wildlife Club came to Danna on Tayvallich Estate to go goose spotting.

The children walked to mid-Danna where they were able to see geese through John's fantastic telescope and learn about the 4 types of geese that spend their winters on the luscious green fields at Danna. They also had the opportunity to spot red, roe and sika deer using the estates thermal spotter. The deer were hiding in thick vegetation so it would have been impossible to see without the thermal spotter.

The children enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies at Mid Danna cottage and had worksheets and colouring which showed the difference between the geese species. Amazing day thanks to John and Mary Lou for inspiring the next generation and Martin and Ewan for the use of their house! 

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Bunloit Christmas celebration - mince pies, mulled wine and wonky Christmas trees
Dec
12

Bunloit Christmas celebration - mince pies, mulled wine and wonky Christmas trees

Come and cut your own wonky Christmas trees, and join us in removing non-native tree regeneration.

10am - 4pm

One of our objectives at Bunloit Estate is to progressively transition from non-native plantations to native woodlands. Young native trees have to compete with the non-native pines for space and resources. This winter, to give them a helping hand, the Estate team at Bunloit will be removing non-native conifer regeneration.

This is a great opportunity for you to join us in taking out spruce and hemlock. Though not your typical Christmas trees, a little wonky and a little spiky, these trees make lovely festive decorations full of character.

If you are new to Bunloit’s nature days, get in touch with Estate Manager Alex Davies on alex.davies@highlandsrewilding.co.uk. We hope to see you at this event, the last nature day of 2024.

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