SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
Our activities are aimed at families with children age 5+, however younger siblings may attend for free. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times therefore spaces must be booked for both adults and children attending.
Please ensure you wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear on the day.
Should you have any queries, please contact: ranger@eastlothian.gov.uk
2023 Summer Events will be advertised shortly.
Rockpool Ramble - Yellowcraig 2022
Wednesday 6th July 2022 | 11-1230
Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Wear wellies/old shoes.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Yellowcraig by the notice boards.
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
Pond Dipping - North Berwick Law 1
Thursday 7th July 2022 | 1030-1130
Explore the unseen underwater world during this family-friendly pond dipping session. Will you be lucky enough to find mighty dragonfly nymphs or the ferocious great diving beetle? Pond dipping equipment is provided.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: North Berwick Law car park
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
Pond Dipping - North Berwick Law 2
Thursday 7th July 2022 | 1200-1300
Explore the unseen underwater world during this family-friendly pond dipping session. Will you be lucky enough to find mighty dragonfly nymphs or the ferocious great diving beetle? Pond dipping equipment is provided.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: North Berwick Law car park
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
Rock School - 7th July 2022
Thursday 7th July 2022 | 1400-1530
Join the ranger to learn about what used to live along our coasts and find evidence of fossilised forests, corals and lots more! At time we will be walking on uneven surfaces, so please wear sturdy footwear.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Whitesands car park near Dunbar
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
Moth Magic - 12th July 2022
Tuesday 12th July | 0900-1030
Come get up close and personal with amazing moths. Find out about their fascinating lives before we release them back into the wild.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting place: Waterston House, Aberlady
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
River Dipping - Haddington 2022
Wednesday 20th July | 1030-1130
Come and find out what creatures lurk in the river. Wellies or old shoes a must. Slight slope onto bank.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Aubigny Sports Centre, Haddington
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
Minibeast Magic - Dunbar 2022
Tuesday 26th July | 1030-1200
Come along and find out about the amazing jobs these tiny creatures undertake in our woodlands!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: by the playpark, Linkfield car park, John Muir Country Park (the one beside East Links Family Park)
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
Rockpool Ramble - Longniddry 2022
Tuesday 2nd August 2022 | 1100-1230
Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Wear wellies/old shoes.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
Meeting place: Longniddry Bents No1 car park.
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
Rockpool Ramble - Dunbar 2022
Wednesday 3rd August | 1100-1230
Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Wear wellies/old shoes.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Cromwell/Old Harbour Slipway on to East Beach
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
Minibeast Magic - Prestongrange 2022
Tuesday 9th August | 11-1230
Come along and find out about the amazing jobs these tiny creatures undertake in our woodlands!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Outside Prestongrange Museum
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
River Dipping - Dunbar 2022
Wednesday 10th August | 1030-1200
Come along and find out what amazing creatures lurk in the river. Wear wellies or old shoes.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Linkfield car park, John Muir Country Park (the one beside East Links Family Park) - look for the Ranger van!
£4.00
(incl. VAT)
Night Life - Haddington 2022
Friday 9th September 1945-2130
Turn up and tune in to bat FM as we find out about some of our nocturnal wildlife. Wear warm clothes and bring a torch.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meet: Aubigny Sports Centre, Haddington