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
NB: There is a car parking fee at some of our coastal car parks.
Please note that if there is no 'Book Now' button shown on the event then it is fully booked.
Badger Field Signs & Wildlife Crime
Sunday 14th May 2023 | 11am-1pm | North Berwick Law
Come and learn about the fascinating world of badgers led by Joe Connelly, Scottish Badgers Species Protection/Information Officer. We will see signs that badgers have left behind from bedding and footprints to hair and poo! Take a closer look at a badger sett and learn about the amazing underground tunnels and chambers below your feet! Discover the threats that badgers face and find out how you can help.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
Please wear sturdy footwear.
Meet: North Berwick Law car park
£4.50
(incl. VAT)
Moth Magic 2023
3rd July 2023 | 0900-1030 | Aberlady
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 point: Waterston House, Aberlady
Rockpool Ramble - Longniddry 2023
5th July 2023 | 1030 - 1200 | Longniddry
Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Wear wellies/old shoes.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: Longniddry No 2 car park.
Rockpool Ramble - Dunbar July 2023
5th July 2023 | 1030-1200 | Dunbar
Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Wear wellies/old shoes.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: slipway to East Beach at the Old Harbour.
Pond Dipping 2023
12th July 2023 | 1000-1130 | North Berwick Law
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
Meeting point: North Berwick Law car park
Minibeast Magic 2023
13th July 2023 | 1000-1130 | Prestongrange
Come along and find out about the amazing jobs these tiny creatures undertake in our woodlands!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: Prestongrange Museum
Rockpool Ramble - Yellowcraig 2023
20th July 2023 | 1000-1130 | Yellowcraig
Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Wear wellies/old shoes.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: Yellowcraig car park
River Dipping - Dunbar 2023
26th July 2023 | 1030-1200 | John Muir Country Park
Explore the unseen underwater world during this family-friendly river dipping session.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: Linkfield car park, John Muir Country Park (the one beside East Links Family Park). Look out for the green ranger van!
Rockpool Ramble - Dunbar August 2023
3rd August 2023 | 1030-1200 | Dunbar
Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Wear wellies/old shoes.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: Slipway to the East Beach at the Old Harbour
River Dipping - Haddington 2023
4th August 2023 | 1100-1230 | Haddington
Come and find out what creatures lurk in the river. Wellies or old shoes a must. Slight slope onto bank.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: Aubigny Sports Centre, Haddington
Rock School 2023
8th August 2023 | 1330-1500 | Whitesands
Join the ranger to learn about what used to live along our coasts and find evidence of fossilised forests, corals and lots more!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: Whitesands car park, near Dunbar
Night Life - Haddington 2023
1st September 2023 | 1930-2100 | Haddington
Turn up and tune in to bat FM as we find out about some of our nocturnal wildlife.
Wrap up warm and bring a torch.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: Aubigny Sports Centre
Night Life - East Linton 2023
8th September 2023 | 1930-2100 | East Linton
Turn up and tune in to bat FM as we find out about some of our nocturnal wildlife.
Wrap up warm and bring a torch.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Meeting point: Preston Mill car park