Glasgow Members Centre
Events March 2015 – August2015
Wednesday 25th March 7.30-9.30pm.Wild about New Zealand!Neil Davidson, a keen amateur wildlife photographer shares his experiences and photographs from a recent trip down under. Meet at Hyndland School, Clarence Drive, Glasgow. Contact Moira Wadsworth 01413396066
Wednesday 22nd April 7:15-9:30pm.The Fascinating World of Butterflies.A short AGM,then Jo Davies of the Glasgow branch of Butterfly Conservation talks about identifying common species of moths and butterflies in Scotland and their reproductive strategies. Meet at Hyndland School,Airlie Theatre. Contact Moira Wadsworth 01413396066
Sunday 26th April 11:00-15:30. Cashel Wood, Loch Lomond.Early spring flowers, views and returning migrants, approx. 2 mile uphill paths. Meet at main Cashel car park just north of Balmaha. Contact David Shenton 01417765506
Sunday 10th May 11:00-15:00. Upper Nethan Gorge.Diverse woodland with locally uncommon species such as the broadleaved helleborine, wood mellick and pendulous sedge. Wildflower-rich grassland promises good insect life! Meet at the reserve entrance on the minor road from Blackwood village to Tillietudlem. Park on the side of the road by the entrance gate and reserve sign. Grid reference NS801442. Contact Moira Wadsworth 01413396066
Saturday 20th June 10:00-17:00. Isle of Bute Trip.Joint outing with Bute Natural History Society. See website for more on route. BOOKING ESSENTIAL to enable transport on Bute to be organized. Meet at Wemyss Bay ticket Office at 10am for the 10.15am sailing to Rothesay. Contact Ruth Llewelyn 01415762151
Saturday 11th July 11:00-13:00. Wester Moss, near Stirling. Ranger led walk. Moss land habitat and recolonised bing. Good for large heath and other butterflies , dragonflies, flowers including rare bog rosemary. Meet at the Car park for the Fallin Mining Museum at the east end of the village on the A 905. Contact David Shenton 01417765506
Sunday 16th August 11:00-15:00. The Canal and River Kelvin.Easy walk along canal to Maryhill and river Kelvin ending up at Kelvingrove Galleries with optional return via Partick station. Summer flowers and birds. Meet at Westerton Station.Contact Mike Turner 0141 3570094
All our meetings are FREE and open to anyone interested in wildlife and conservation. Refreshments are available for a small donation... Parking is available in the school playground. No. 4 bus stops just outside the school. Hyndland station is close by. Contact Moira at 0141 339 6066 or Elspeth, 0141 942 9872 for more information.