SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES
Cost: Child £3.50 per activity Adult £3.50 per activity
This is an opportunity to explore the natural environment with your children, under the guidance of East Lothian Council Countryside Rangers.
Events are aimed at families with children aged 3 and over and costs £3.50 per adult or child. Younger siblings are welcome to attend free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
DISCOVERY WEEK: 1st-5th July 2019, Yellowcraig
A full week of ranger led activities based at Yellowcraig with a different theme each day:
Day 1 - Environmental Games and an introduction to fire lighting
Day 2 - Environmental Art – make your own paint, create clay sculptures and beach art
Day 3 - Water World – explore rockpools, go pond dipping and carry out a beach clean
Day 4 - Bushcraft skills - learn ‘Leave no Trace’ fire lighting and animal tracks and trails
Day 5 - Hill climb and mini expedition – climb to the top of North Berwick Law and return to Yellowcraig
Minibeast Hunt - Musselburgh 2019
Wednesday 3rd July | 14:00-15:30 | Musselburgh
Join the Ranger and explore the microscopic world of minibeasts! Find out more about the important jobs these creatures undertake in our woodlands.
Meet: Prestongrange Museum east of Musselburgh on the B1348 coast road NT 372 737
River Dipping - Haddington 2019
Wednesday 10th July | 14:00-15:30 | Haddington
Come and find out what creatures lurk beneath the river. Bring wellies or old shoes.
Meet: In front of the Aubigny Sports Centre, Haddington NT 515 734
DISCOVERY DAY: Bushcraft Skills - 15th July 2019, Dunbar
Learn how to survive in the woods by learning 'Leave No Trace' fire lighting, hone your stealth skills and create your own shelter in the woods.....but is it good enough to survive the monsoon challenge?
DISCOVERY DAY: Wildlife Detectives - 16th July 2019, Dunbar
Investigate the tracks and trails left behind by woodland animals and try to camouflage yourself before a game of stealth! In the afternoon discover the fascinating creatures who live in the watery depths of the river!
DISCOVERY DAY: Watery Wednesday - 17th July 2019, Dunbar
Learn about the amazing creatures that live in rockpools, discover the fascinating history of Dunbar Harbour, find your own fossils and create your own volcano! Wellies and sturdy footwear required.
Seashore Safari - Longniddry 2019
Wednesday 17th July |10:00 - 12:00 | Longniddry
Join us for a guddle in the rock-pools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Bring wellies.
Meet: Longniddry Bents Car Park no.2 This can be found along the main coast road between Port Seton and Longniddry (B1348) NT 436 767. There is a height restrictor (2.1m). Car park charging applies.
Minibeast Hunt - Dunbar 2019
Wednesday 24th July | 14:00 - 15:30 | Dunbar
Join the Ranger and explore the microscopic world of minibeasts! Find out more about the important jobs these creatures undertake in our woodlands.
Meet: Linkfield car park, John Muir Country Park, Dunbar. Grid Ref: NT 651 788. Height restriction access (2.1m). Car park charging applies.
DISCOVERY WEEK: 29th July-2nd August 2019, Yellowcraig
A full week of ranger led activities based at Yellowcraig with a different theme each day:
Day 1 - Environmental Games and an introduction to fire lighting
Day 2 - Environmental Art – make your own paint, create clay sculptures and beach art
Day 3 - Bushcraft skills - learn ‘Leave no Trace’ fire lighting and animal tracks and trails
Day 4 - Hill climb and mini expedition – climb to the top of North Berwick Law and return to Yellowcraig
Day 5 - Water World – explore rockpools, go pond dipping and carry out a beach clean
River Dipping - Gifford 2019
Wednesday 31st July | 14:00 - 15:30 | Gifford
Come and find out what creatures lurk beneath the river. Bring wellies or old shoes.
Meet: Gifford playpark. From Haddington, take the B6369 towards Lennoxlove/Gifford. When in Gifford at the junction by the church, turn right and then second left. The playpark is on your right before the gates of Yester House. Grid Ref: NT 534 678.
Seashore Safari - Dunbar 2019
Wednesday 7th August | 14:00 - 15:30 |Dunbar
Join us for a guddle amongst the rockpools and see what amazing creatures we can find. Bring wellies and a plastic container.
Meet: Slipway to East Beach at the Old (Cromwell) Harbour.
Night Life - Aberlady 2019
Friday 30th August | 20:30 - 22:00 | Aberlady
Come along to see and hear what creatures come out as darkness descends. Bats, moths and owls should be about, so let’s see if we can meet them on our journey. Bring a torch and wrap up warm.
Meet: Gosford Bothy Roadside Car Park, next to the A198, NT 457 795.
Night Life - East Linton 2019
Friday 6th September |20:30 - 22:00 |East Linton
Come along to see and hear what creatures come out as darkness descends. Bats, moths and owls should be about, so let’s see if we can meet them on our journey. Bring a torch and wrap up warm.
Meet: NTS Preston Mill off Preston Road, East Linton. NT 595 778.
Contact Information
Countryside Ranger Service
Block C, Brewery Park, Haddington, EH41 3HA
Telephone: 01620 827279
Fax: 01620 827456