Scottish Wildlife Trust
PRESS RELEASE
Scottish Wildlife Trust
WILDLIFE WEEK 2008 (7 - 15 June)
Scotland's National
Week for Wildlife
Over 200 wildlife events organised in
Scotland
Wildlife
Week 2008 - Scotland's
National Week for Wildlife co-ordinated by the Scottish Wildlife
Trust (SWT) and supported by Galloway® Cheddar, takes places from Saturday 7 to
Sunday 15 June 2008 with over 200 events planned throughout Scotland.
From rockpool
rambles to wildlife safaris, there is something of interest for everyone. Every
level of wildlife knowledge is catered for and there are also special activities
planned for families. As Elly Douglas-Hamilton, SWT's Wildlife Week Co-ordinator said, "Scotland's National Week for Wildlife is growing in popularity and is designed to give people
the opportunity to try a range of wildlife-based activities across Scotland.
There's plenty on offer and help on hand to make sure you learn more
about the wildlife. You don't have to be an expert to join in, just have
an interest in finding out more."
Wildlife Week 2008 is
supported by the producers of Scotland's
favourite family cheddar, Galloway® Cheddar. Renee Milkop-Kerr from Lactalis McLelland, makers of Galloway® Cheddar said: "We are delighted to support Wildlife Week and
the Scottish Wildlife Trust as Scotland's
favourite cheddar. This is a great week to get the whole family involved to
learn more about the beautiful Scottish wildlife and of course enjoy a family
day out with a picnic!"
This year's
programme is packed full of interesting activities. Why don't you become a
butterfly and insect explorer at the Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect world or
take a trip to Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife Reserve, the wildlife
haven in the centre of Edinburgh.
Wildlife Week is also a perfect
time to join SWT as there are some great admission offers on entry to top
attractions and discounts on events during the week-long programme.
Events
happening in the Edinburgh and Lothians area:
Saturday 7 June
A walk on the wild side
Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39
4SS
11 am - 1 pm
Take a walk with our guides and explore the seashore and
local glen in the hunt for what makes a happy habitat. All children must be
accompanied by an adult. Places are limited, sign up on the day. Please wear
waterproof footwear and suitable outdoor clothes
Anna Pugh 01620 890202 or [email protected]
Johnston Terrace reserve open day
Johnston Terrace,
Edinburgh (NT254735)
10 am - 4 pm
Open day at SWT's Johnston Terrace reserve.
Julian Warman 0131 312
4775 or [email protected]
Sunday 8 June
Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife Reserve Open Day
Meet at wicket gate of reserve on Duddingston Road west (NT284725).
11 am - 4 pm
Visit this fantastic haven for wildlife in the city centre.
Waterproof clothing and wellies essential
Colin McLean 0131 440 2371
Monday 9 June
Survey for large red damselfly at Red Moss
Meet at PHRP HQ, Boghall Farm, Biggar Road, Edinburgh, EH10 7DX (NT247660)
10.15 am - 1 pm
Waterproof clothing, stout footwear essential
Nigel Franklin 0131 445 3383 or [email protected]
Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 June
Evening stroll in Hermand Birchwood
Meet in Hermand carpark (NT031618)
8 pm - 9 pm
A guided walk through birch and beech woodland, heath and
meadow.
Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear.
Fiona Hewlett 01501 785206 or [email protected]
Saturday 14 June
Cool Seas Scotland
Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39
4SS
11 am - 5 pm
Ever wondered what creatures really live in our seas? Join
the Marine Conservation Society and find out what makes our fantastic seas so
special at the Cool Seas Scotland day. Join in with our mini beach clean and
meet the star of our seas - Talullah the Leatherback Turtle!
Anna Pugh 01620 890202 or [email protected]
Sunday 15 June
Guided walk at Bawsinch and Duddingston Loch Wildlife
Reserve
Meet at wicket gate of reserve on Duddingston Road west (NT284725).
11 am - 1 pm
Guided walk at this fantastic wildlife haven in the city.
Waterproof clothing and wellies essential
Colin McLean 0131 440 2371
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June
East Lothian schools
wildlife art competition
Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39
4SS
10 am - 5.45 pm
See the winners and selected shortlisted entries from the
East Lothian Schools Wildlife Art Competition
Anna Pugh 01620 890202 or [email protected]
Edinburgh treefest
& woodmarket
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
EH3
11 am onwards
Great event for all ages. Waterproof clothing, stout
footwear essential
The Manager 0131 332 2229 or [email protected]
Wildlife weekend!
Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39
4SS
10 am - 6 pm
A festival to celebrate wildlife and nature. There's
something for everyone - boat safaris, beach walks, talks, displays and
fun activities bring you closer to nature. An enjoyable day out for families,
as well as the more dedicated wildlife enthusiast. Some events have limited
spaces, sign up on the day. For full programme check our website
Anna Pugh 01620 890202 or [email protected]
Saturday 7 to Sunday 15 June
Butterfly & insect explorers
Located just off the Edinburgh City Bypass at the Gilmerton
exit or at the Sheriffhall roundabout at Dobbies Garden World, Melville
Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ
9 am - 5.30 pm
It's Creepy- It's Crawly- It's a JUNGLE in here! Visit one
of Europe's largest exotic butterfly
exhibitions with hundreds of free flying butterflies in a large indoor
rainforest.
Andrew McDonald 0131 663 4932 or [email protected]
Derek Robertson exhibition
Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39
4SS
10 am - 6 pm
Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist Derek Robertson
exhibits original watercolours and fine art limited prints of his time spent on
the Forth islands.
Anna Pugh 01620 890202 or [email protected]
Fantastic birds by Brutus Ostling
Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39
4SS
10 am - 5.45 pm
Award-winning bird photographer Brutus Ostling captures the
awesome beauty of birds.
Anna Pugh 01620 890202 or [email protected]
Wildlife live!
Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39
4SS
10 am - 5.45 pm
Get up close and personal with some of Scotland's most amazing wildlife
live on camera and find out more about the unique behaviours in our daily
presentations.
Anna Pugh 01620 890202 or [email protected]
**ENDS***
NOTES
TO EDITORS:
1. The images
attached are available for free use in conjunction with this press release but
must be credited to "Juliet Govier" for the image of the child and
"Darin Smith" for the images of the fern and puffins.
2. Wildlife
Week 2008 - Scotland's National
Week for Wildlife is supported by Galloway® Scottish
Cheddar - Scotland's favourite family cheddar.
3. Wildlife Week runs from Saturday 7 to Sunday 15
June 2008 inclusive. The programme leaflet is available to download at www.swt.org.uk or send for our FREE leaflet
to Wildlife Week, Scottish
Wildlife Trust, Cramond House, Cramond, Edinburgh,
EH4 6NS enclosing a
SAE.
4.
The majority of Wildlife Week events are open to
non-members but SWT members can take advantage of special rates on some events
during this week. Membership starts at just £18.00 for concessions (£30.00
adults) or £48.00 for a family.
5.
Many of the events require booking
as numbers are limited and for some children must be accompanied by an adult.
For some events suitable clothing, such as sturdy footwear is recommended.
Please check with the organiser.
6.
Wildlife Week is part of
a UK-wide initiative, for a programme of events planned outside of Scotland
visit www.wildlifetrusts.org
7.
SWT is the largest voluntary body working for all the wildlife of Scotland,
representing more than
30,000 members who care for wildlife and the environment. SWT seeks to raise public awareness of threatened habitats and species and manages
over 120 reserves Scotland-wide.
FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Elly Douglas-Hamilton, Major Events Co-ordinator, SWT
email: [email protected]
Clara Govier, Communications Manager, SWT
email: [email protected]
The
Scottish Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered
in Scotland (registered number SC040247) having its registered office
at Cramond House, Cramond Glebe Road, Edinburgh EH4 6NS. It is also a
Scottish registered charity (charity number SC005792).
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