Western Isles Biodiversity
Previous Events
Biological Recording Activity Day
Curracag : Outer Hebrides Natural History Society
Come along to our Activity Day to find out about the new Outer Hebrides Recording Project and why it is important. Discover how you can take part and play a vital role in safeguarding our natural environment. Have a go at biological recording at the LNR and begin to explore the wonders of our wildlife.
Loch Stiapabhat LNR in Ness, Lewis
Saturday 15th October 2011
12 noon - 3pm
Meet at Lionel School.
Refreshments will be served
or further information regarding the Outer Hebrides Biological Recording Project visit http://www.curracag.org.uk/OHBRP.html
This event is supported by CSV Action Earth SNH Local Nature Reserve Awards.
Curracag - Outer Hebrides Natural History Society
Discovery Walks: Birds and Butterflies (PDF, 260K)
Saturday 23 July at 2 pm in Eriskay
A guided walk along coastal grassland and machair
Meet at the parking area on the grass just beyond the cemetery at Am Baile (NF783113)
Discovery Walks are weather dependant. If in doubt, please check the Curracag website (www.curracag.org.uk) or contact Christine Johnson (01870 610758)
Curracag - Outer Hebrides Natural History Society
Discovery Walks: Pollinating Insects (PDF, 150K)
Saturday 6 August at 2 pm in North Loch Eynort, South Uist
A coastal walk along the edge of Loch Eynort looking for pollinating insects - bumblebees, hoverflies, wasps, moths and butterflies
Meet at the car park (NF788283)
Parking is limited, so please car share if possible and park with consideration
Discovery Walks are weather dependant. If in doubt, please check the Curracag website (www.curracag.org.uk) or contact Bill Neill (01878 700237)
Scottish Biodiversity Week 2011 - Programme of Events
Workshop Sessions for SRDP Biodiversity Applications
Press Release - 9th November 2010
Biodiversity Fun And Games
Press Release - 6th September 2010
International Year of Biodiversity 2010
Goes To The Shows
Scottish Biodiversity Week 2010 - Programme of Events
Experience Nature on Your Doorstep
15th to 23rd May 2010
Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Walks and Talks in the Western Isles
with Bob Dawson, Conservation Officer for Scotland
Monday 13th July 2009
Bumblebee Safari, RSPB Balranald, North Uist 2-4 p.m. Meet at RSPB Visitor Centre.
Tuesday 14th July 2009
Evening talk hosted by Curracag – Outer Hebrides Natural History Society
Claddach Kirkibost Centre, North Uist at 7:30pm (45minute talk)
Visitors £2, Curracag Members free.
Friday 17th July 2009
Bumblebee Safari, Bragar, Isle of Lewis, 6-8 p.m. Meet at Bragar Cemetery car park.
Saturday 18th July 2009
Evening talk, Morven Gallery, Barvas, Isle of Lewis at 7 p.m. (45 minute talk).
Genebank on the Machair – Summer Site Visits
Saturday 11th and 18th July 2009 at 2pm at the Lews Castle College, Lionacleit Campus, Benbecula
SAC based researcher Maria Scholten is running a small oat trial on Lionacleit machair in Benbecula. Students from Sgoil Lionacleit’s new national crofting course have been involved in the trial.
Visits are planned on Saturday the 11 and 18 July at 2pm at the Lews Castle College in Lionacleit, with an illustrated introduction about genebank work, Scottish landraces and machair crofting, followed at 2.30 pm by a visit to the trial site. We can also have a look at the wild plants and arable weed diversity on Lionacleit machair.
For further information about the trial visit: www.ruralgateway.org.uk/en/node/876
- Scottish Biodiversity Week 16th - 24th May 2009
- Curracag - The Western Isles Natural History Society 12th Annual Wildlife Photographic Competition
- Otters in Scotland Thursday 2nd August 2007
- Environmental Fayre in Ness - 29th May 2007
- Scottish Biodiversity Fortnight 27 May - 11 June 2006
- Local Biodiversity Officers Network Meeting in the Western Isles (8-9 September 2005)
- Launch of Phase 2 Action Plans 11th August 2005.
- Scottish Biodiversity Week 21 May - 2 June 2005
- Public Meetings
- Public Consultation on Draft Action Plans
- Local Community Workshops
