Please get in touch via Contact page to let us know about any local(ish) food, gardening or wildlife related events. It is advisable to check event details with organisers in case of any changes. Check out the Outdoor Diary for events a bit further afield.
3rd-17th Sept – Organic Food Fortnight organised by the Soil Association
Sat 4th Sept – Polmont Horticultural Society Annual Show, at Polmont Sports Centre, 2-4.30pm, contact Sandy Simpson on 01324 715 568 for more information
4th-19th Sept – Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight - this year to include Linlithgow events
Mon 13th Sept, Talk on Rock Dust by the SEER Centre at the Low Port Centre, organised by the Falkirk & West Lothian Green Party. Rock Dust may have the potential to return the nutritional values of produce to historic levels, whilst allowing crops to be grown organically & locally, so reducing environmental impacts. Read this report on Rock Dust for more information & come along to the talk to find out more.
Saturday 11th September, 1.30-3pm ”FOOD FOR FREE” With autumn showing its face lets make the most of nature’s harvest! Come take a walk through Beecraigs and find out where tasty wild foods can be found. Suitable for all, meet at Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: Adult £3 Child £2. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.
EU Rural Cooperation Fair -23rd – 24th September, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Keynote speakers from across Europe, including Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Richard Lochhead. Themes of economic development, social issues, culture, environment, tourism and community development. Matt Tyrer, Regional Coordinator, Scottish National Rural Network tel 01463 251 727 www.ruralgateway.org.uk
Sat 25th Sept – Grangemouth Horticultural Society Annual Show, at Grangemouth Town Hall, 2-4pm, call Ian Turner on 01324 471 837 for more information
Bo’ness Real Ale Festival - 10th Anniversay – 1st / 2nd Oct
Sunday 3rd October, 1.30-3pm ”FOOD FOR FREE” With autumn underway, let’s make the most of nature’s harvest! Come take a walk through Beecraigs and find out where tasty wild foods can be found as part of the Tree Council’s – Seed Gathering Season. Suitable for all, meet at Balvormie Car Park, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: Adult £3 Child £2. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.
Sunday 10th October, 1.30-3pm ”FABULOUS FUNGI FUN ” Come forage for the fascinating fungi that can be found in Beecraigs Country Park. Suitable for all, meet at Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: Adult £3 Child £2. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.
Saturday 16th October, 1.30-3pm ”FEED THE BIRDS” Let’s help out our feathered friends by making some bird feeders to take home to put up in your garden. Suitable for all, meet at Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: Adult £3 Child £2. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.
Saturday 23rd October, 1.30-2.30pm ”DEER WALK” Guided walk around the Deer Attraction. A chance to get up close to Britain’s largest mammal and learn about their life cycle. This time of year is known as the ‘rut’ and is when male deer (stags) compete for females. Loud bellows and dominant posturing is often heard and seen at this time of year. Booking essential, suitable for all, meet at Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: Adult £3 Child £2. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.
Sunday 24th October, 1.30-2.30pm ”LANTERN MAKING” Let’s get crafty and make paper lanterns. All materials will be provided. Take it home and use it at Halloween! Booking essential, suitable for families, meet at Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: £2 per person. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.
Saturday 30th October, 11.30am-3.30pm ”MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY” Come help the Ranger Service with some practical conservation tasks to make Beecraigs Country Park a great place for wildlife and visitors. Bring some lunch, waterproofs and sturdy footwear, suitable for adults and children over 12, meet at Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: Free. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.
27th Nov-5th Dec - National Tree Week
Saturday 27th November, 1.30-3.30pm ”TREE O’ CLOCK ” As part of National Tree Week Beecraigs Country Park aims to plant as many trees in 1 hour as possible. To do this we need your help! Suitable for all, meet at Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: Free. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.
Saturday 18th December, 11am & 2pm ”CHRISTMAS DEER WALKS” Accompany the Ranger as we check the sleigh pullers, feed the deer their magic food and make sure everything is OK for the work ahead. Wear warm clothes and sturdy footwear / wellington boots. Booking essential as places book out very quickly. Phone for details, suitable for all, meet at Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: Adult £4.50 Child £2.50. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.
Sunday 19th December, 11am & 2pm ”CHRISTMAS DEER WALKS” Accompany the Ranger as we check the sleigh pullers, feed the deer their magic food and make sure everything is OK for the work ahead. Wear warm clothes and sturdy footwear / wellington boots. Booking essential as places book out very quickly. Phone for details, suitable for all, meet at Park Centre, Beecraigs Country Park. Cost: Adult £4.50 Child £2.50. Telephone the Ranger on 01506 844516 for further details.