Bird box
Make the most of your nature crafting session by building a bird box – take it home or put it up in our Scottish Borders woodland
February 24, 2024
Join a ranger for a one hour woodland walk and at the end, there’s an opportunity to join in with some conservation volunteering.
Getting out in nature is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. It’s great for our physical and mental well-being – and it’s fun too.
These short sessions are a great way to learn a bit about nature or just to enjoy being outside.
The rambles are quite informal, giving people the chance to enjoy being in nature while also being guided by our ranger, who will take you to the best places to see wildlife and be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
You’ll visit the bird hide and pond, spending time watching the birds and other animals while also learning about the species that visit.
Whether you are a nature lover or just want to spend time outdoors, our wildlife ranger will help you make the most of your visit to the woods and make sure you notice even the tiniest creatures.
At the end you’re free to stay on to help as a conservation volunteer, doing whatever tasks need tackling to improve the habitat and maintain the wood.
We meet at the entrance to Mauldsheugh Wood in Selkirk. Mauldsheugh is our own community wildlife project, where we have been improving the habitat to make it home to a wider range of wildlife.
We run our nature walks to give more people a chance to enjoy the wildlife of southern Scotland and to help cover the cost of our community nature and wildlife projects. All profits go back into the community interest company to enable us to continue to operate Mauldsheugh Wood, along with nature clubs, school visits and collaborations with other community groups.
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Make the most of your nature crafting session by building a bird box – take it home or put it up in our Scottish Borders woodland
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