Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Local Group
Control of Giant Hogweed, and other invasive species, by Karen Muller.
19:30-21:00, Thursday 21st March.
Fifth of our winter series of talks. Karen Muller will give a talk on "Control of Giant Hogweed, and other invasive species".
Invasive non-native species (INNS) currently present one of the biggest threats to our countryside, our native wildlife, our economy and in some cases directly to our health.
The Scottish Invasive Species Initiative (HLF funded and SNH led) is one of the largest invasive non-native species control projects in Britain targeting Giant Hogweed, Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed, White Butterbur, American Skunk Cabbage and the American Mink along water courses.
This presentation, given by project officer Karen Müller, will cover the problems and management solutions associated with the target INNS species, the innovative work and trials, as well as the community and volunteer approach that is used, and how to get involved with the project.
No Booking required. Please email
bookings@swtaberdeen.org.uk
All talks take place in the University of Aberdeen's Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue.
Further details contact: SWT Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire at:
bookings@swtaberdeen.org.uk
Butterfly identification workshop: Aberdeen
Tuesday 2nd April, 10am - 3pm.
Come along to this free event to learn how to identify and record Aberdeen's butterflies. The event will introduce all the species you are likely to see in the area, and you'll receive guides to take away. The aim of the day will be to create a new recording route (or 'transect') along the River Don, close to the venue. We will spend the morning indoors learning all about butterflies, then go outside for the afternoon to see the new transect. This event is suitable for everyone from complete beginners to those with some experience who would like to be more involved in recording butterflies.
Recording butterflies helps us to understand how their populations are doing, and it's a nice way to spend more time outdoors on sunny days.
Location: Dunbar Street Hall, Dunbar Street, Aberdeen, AB24 3UJ
Booking: Booking is essential. Please book by emailing Anthony McCluskey on
amccluskey@butterfly-conservation.org or calling 01786 459811 (leave a message if there is no answer).
Rare Invertebrates of the Cairngorms, by Gabrielle Finn.
19:30-21:00, Thursday 21st February.
Fourth of our winter series of talks. Gabrielle Finn will give a talk on "Rare Invertebrates of the Cairngorms".
After two years, the Rare Invertebrates in the Cairngorms (RIC) project has covered immense ground with regards to conserving and raising awareness of some of Scotland’s rarest insect species.
The RIC team have had the pleasure to explore some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes whilst hunting for six-legged treasures.
During this talk, Gabrielle Flinn will give an overview of the aims and progress half way through this ambitious endeavour.
No Booking required. Please email
bookings@swtaberdeen.org.uk
All talks take place in the University of Aberdeen's Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue.
Further details contact: SWT Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire at:
bookings@swtaberdeen.org.uk
Guided outing to Marycoulter Woods.
10:30-14:30, Saturday 7th July.
The visit should be of broad interest: setting up a community woodland trust and aspirations for further improvements in biodiversity and for social and educational benefits. But there’s plenty of natural interest already and a geologist to answer any questions about the rock outcrops & land forms.
Meet at the forestry road access, Grid Ref. NJ 862 991. If coming from the South Deeside Rd, B9077 or Netherley Road, B979, drive south up the hill past the church to Kirkton of Maryculter. Just passed Oldman Rd on the right, take the next left turn. The meeting point is approx. 500 metres after the turn, passed the bridge over the Crynoch Burn on the right hand side. There is ample parking.
Booking required. Please email
bookings@swtaberdeen.org.uk
Further details contact: SWT Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire at:
bookings@swtaberdeen.org.uk
Welcome to the Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Local Group of the
Scottish Wildlife Trust.
As a local branch, we organise a number of activities for members and the general public in the North East of Scotland.
In the Summer months, a number of outings. In the past these have included:
- Red Moss of Netherley.
- Glen Tanar Estate.
- An evening of Bats, Haddo House.
- Early Morning Red Squirel Watch.
In the winter months, a number of talks are given in Aberdeen University's School of Environmental and Biological Science (Formerly the Zoology Department). These have included:
- What makes our Citizen Science Buzz; photo submissions and online identification of our bumblebees.
- New Local Nature Conservation sites in Aberdeenshire.
- Pearls in Peril - securing the future of the freshwater pearl mussel.
- Wildlife surveying for everyone.
We're part of the Aberdeen Joint Winter Syllabus, who organise a wide range of events - please see
the syllabus programme for further information.
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