Astronomer Royal for Scotland- Field Club Talk
, Start Time: 19:30
Professor John Brown, the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, will give a talk to the SW Ross Field Club entitled “Some astonishing vital sta...
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Archive of Events from 2013
January 2013
February 2013
SkyeLarks for Children
, Start Time: 16:00, End Time: 18:00
Investigate Owl Pellets and become a real Nature Detective! Dissect owl pellets to work out what these night time silent fliers have been ...
Ranger Walk: Quartzite Quest Ord
, Start Time: 10:00, End Time: 15:00
Join us for a Highland Council Countryside Ranger guided walk. Tackle Scorach Bhreac, the highest hill in Sleat and its neighbour, Sgiath-bhein...
All things Otter-y
, Start Time: 11:00, End Time: 15:30
Meet at Broadford Village Hall for an informative day about one of our most appealling and secretive animals - the otter. Local 'mammal man'...
March 2013
Moth Meeting
, Start Time: 13:00, End Time: 14:30
Skye and Lochalsh Moth Group Join in our informal discussion about moths in the area, how to catch them and what ones to expect over the next w...
Summitting Mount Everest
, Start Time: 19:30
A South West Ross Field Club talk: Summitting Mount Everest by James Ogilvie. Starting at 7.30pm at Kirkton Church Hall near Reraig. Contact Rule o...
Mountain Path Day - Loch Langaig, Quiraing
, Start Time: 00:00, End Time: 15:00
Skye and Lochalsh Mountain Path Volunteer Day at Quiraing. Meet at the lay by close to the path. Grid Ref: NG 463709.
Earth Hour
, Start Time: 20:00, End Time: 21:30
Earth Hour Skye – Saturday 23rd March 2013 Join the Highland Council Rangers, Discover Dark Skye and SLEF(tbc?) to celebrate our world...
Big Spring Beach Clean
Highland Council Rangers and Surfers Against Sewage are having a beach clean at Caroy. Please contact Jenny Grant jenny.grant@highland.gov.uk, 0147...
SkyeLarks for Children
, Start Time: 16:00, End Time: 18:00
Meet at Plockton Village Hall &nbs...
A Ramble on Raasay
, Start Time: 10:00, End Time: 16:00
A circular walk on the Isle of Raasay, ending up on Dun Caan, the highest point on the island. Our route will take us through a landscape rich in h...
April 2013
Easter Junior Ranger: April Fools and Easter Eggs, Portree
, Start Time: 11:00, End Time: 13:00
Are you a good egg or an April fool? Our outdoor Easter quiz about nature is sure to scramble your head. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ...
Walking Confidence, Leitir Fura
, Start Time: 15:00, End Time: 18:00
Try a Ranger walk to see what they are all about; a way to keep fit, meet people and learn about the area. Walk through Kinloch forest to reach Lei...
Reptiles & Amphibians
, Start Time: 10:30, End Time: 16:00
Based in Glenelg / Arnisdale, in and outdoor sessions on finding and identifying lizards, newts, frogs, toads.... All welcome, no need to book....
Easter Junior Ranger: Brave! Lochalsh
, Start Time: 14:00, End Time: 16:00
Are you as brave as Merida? Travel back in time to when bears roamed the Highlands and wolves howled in the Coires. Find a costume and come along t...
Inhabitants Old and New, Boreraig and Suisnish
, Start Time: 10:00, End Time: 17:00
Boreraig and Suisnish are magical places because of the history of these desolate villages, the wildlife of the area and the brilliant views across...
Talk: Rare Plants of Skye
, Start Time: 19:30
A South West Ross Field Club talk: Rare plants of Skye, Raasay and the Small Isles by Stephen Bungard. Starting at 7.30pm at Kirkton...
Wildlife on Your Doorstep (1): Spring at Scorrybreac, Portree
, Start Time: 08:00, End Time: 11:00
The first of four walks at Scorrybreac. Enjoy a walk round Ben Chracaig as birds sing and spring flowers appear. Whether you are a keen naturalist ...
May 2013
Mountain Wildlife (1): Beinn Edra and the Fairy Glen
, Start Time: 10:00, End Time: 16:00
Into the heart of the Trotternish ridge via the magical Fairy Glen. Tramp across the moor to see wild mountainlife and exceptional views at the top...
The Dawn Chorus, Armadale
, Start Time: 04:00, End Time: 07:00
Its worth getting up for International Dawn Chorus Day to hear the fantastic bird song around Armadale Castle grounds. What else will we see and he...
Ring of Bright Water, Sandaig
, Start Time: 11:30, End Time: 14:30
Travel to this remote corner of Lochalsh and visit the place that inspired Gavin Maxwell to write Ring of Bright Water. Learn about the fascinating...
Urban myths and monsters
, Start Time: 16:00, End Time: 19:00
Join Jane Bowman to learn about the wonderful small creatures lurking in and around our gardens. Meet at Kyle of Lochalsh Village Hall at 4pm f...
Woodland Wonderland, Uig
, Start Time: 13:30, End Time: 16:00
A rare pocket of native woodland managed by the Woodland Trust, Uig Wood is a fantastic place to get to know your trees. Potter along this gentle w...
Mountain Path Volunteer Day: Sgurr Dearg in the shadow of the Cullin
, Start Time: 10:00, End Time: 15:00
This day of path maintenance will encompass paths in the North of Coire Lagan, Sgurr Dearg and Coire na Banichdich. It's also the start of Scot...
Wild Watch (1): Sea birds and Sunsets, Rubha Hunish
, Start Time: 18:00, End Time: 22:00
A walk and watch to celebrate Scottish Spring Festival at Skye's most northerly point. Enjoy the flurry of activity as seabirds bring in their ...
SLEF at the Market
, Start Time: 10:00, End Time: 15:30
To celebrate 'Biodiversity Day', SLEF will at Broadford Market, beside the Co-Op, with an exciting range of exhibits, things to do and '...
Life Cycles, Mointeach nan Lochainn Dubha
, Start Time: 17:00, End Time: 20:00
Celebrate Scottish Spring Festival by cycling beside bog and lochan habitat home to many creatures. We'll make plenty of stops on this car-less...
Life's a (Coral) Beach
Explore the biodiversity of the sea-shore at low tide. Based at Claiggan coral beach, near Dunvegan. Further details to follow, including i...
A Gathering in the Glen, Lochalsh
A long walk through a classic Highland glen. Starting in Lochalsh, we'll make our way East to meet the Inverness West Ranger at Alltbeithe Yout...
June 2013
Lunch at the Loch, Trotternish
, Start Time: 11:00, End Time: 15:00
A journey towards Sgurr a Mhadaidh Ruadh (Hill of the Red Fox) for those with mobility scooters, mountain bikes or fast walkers. Join Skye and Loch...
Mr Slug''s Roadshow
, Start Time: 17:00, End Time: 20:00
Join Slug expert Chris du Feu (‘Mr Slug’) to discover fascinating facts about this overlooked and misunderstood group of animals... ...
July 2013
Sedges on Raasay
, Start Time: 11:00, End Time: 15:30
Join Dr Stephen Bungard, BSBI Vice-county Recorder for Skye, Raasay and the Small Isles to unlock some of the mysteries and secrets of this fascina...
August 2013
Dragons and Damsels event CANCELLED
, Start Time: 10:30, End Time: 16:00
Join Jonathan Willet for an introduction to local dragonflies and damselflies, learn survey techniques and put them into practice 'in the field...
Seashore Roadshow
, Start Time: 11:00, End Time: 00:00
A day packed with activities, events and displays...suitable for all ages and FREE. The day starts with a cooking demonstration using sustainab...
Skye Gardening Club Show
, Start Time: 12:00
Annual Show, exhibition and competition in Portree. SLEF display and leaflets with wildlife gardening advice.
September 2013
Lever & Mulch course
- , Start Time: 10:00, End Time: 16:00
Training course in the Lever & Mulch technique of Rhododendron control, North Skye. See news story for further details.
Shearwater
, Start Time: 19:00
Tim Dalling and Malclom Green present a highly entertaining evening of seabirds, stories and songs in Dunvegan Village Hall. More information a...
Nature''s Harvest
Join Countryside Ranger Jenny Grant and 'spider man' Mike Davidson for a walk to explore the delights of nature's harvest and harvestme...
Celebrating Wildlife
, Start Time: 10:30
Join SLEF and a wide range of other organisations to celebrate the biodiversity of Skye & Lochalsh. Based in Portree High School, act...
November 2013
Drystone Dyking
, Start Time: 10:00, End Time: 15:30
Drystone dyking at Lyndale - an opportunity to try out new skills or improve existing ones with not one, but two, qualified instructors. ...
Fossils and Geology of Skye & Lochalsh
, Start Time: 19:30
Prof Nigel Trewin presents the fascinating story of some of the areas past residents... with real 'live' fossils! There will be n...
Rhododendron Charcoal making
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A good use for rhododendron wood! It makes excellent charcoal. Over 2 days, we'll learn how to load and fire a small furnace and 'harve...
December 2013
SLEF Management Committee
, Start Time: 14:00
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