Several nurseries have participated in Teaching in Nature with Scottish Natural Heritage. Ailsa, Glencairn,St Brendan`s, Clydeview and Firtrees nurseries have all participated in site vists with Steve Owen the Park Ranger at RSPB nature reserve in Barons Haugh, Motherwell. The nurseries will soon be able to visit their chosen site in the reserve with groups of children.
Get Out Into The Wild at Barons Haugh Nature Reserve
RSPB Scotland’s Baron’s Haugh nature reserve is a great place to get close to nature right on the edge of Motherwell. Being in such an urban area, with an easily accessible wealth of habitats and wildlife, it is the perfect place for all ages to explore their local environment. Our paths and trails take you through ancient forest, wetlands teeming with birds and across flower filled meadows buzzing with bees and butterflies. Whatever the time of year, there is always something interesting to see and find out about.
If you are looking for somewhere to experience the natural world with your family, school, nursery class, or some other group, Baron’s Haugh could be the place for you. There is an extensive open events programme on at weekends and school holidays, from bat walks to wild food tasting and everything in between. Group visits can be arranged with the reserve warden on all kinds of topics, such as
- Mini-beasts
- Birds
- Trees and plants
- Environmental art
- Bush craft
- Sensory walks
- Bat walks
If there is anything else nature or environment related that you would like to look at, we may well be able to help. There are also often opportunities for groups of children and young people to get involved in practical conservation tasks to help improve the reserve for wildlife. Evening visits for groups such as Scouts and Guides can be arranged.
If you are interested in bringing a group along to the Baron’s Haugh, please contact Stephen Owen, RSPB Warden on 07872 814911, or email baronshaugh@rspb.org.uk
For more information on Baron’s Haugh:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/baronshaugh/index.aspx
