EVENT: North East Scotland Outdoor Learning Group Outdoor Learning, Saturday 18th June 2022, 10am-3pm

In partnership with Friends of Blairs Loch, the training courses are aimed at all those involved in working, caring and volunteering in the mental health sector.

We aim to provide hands on training that develops skills, enhances knowledge, and aids professional development by connecting with nature and using natural resources in the outdoor environment. All courses are free at the point of delivery with funding received from Moray Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (CMH&W Fund)

Workshop 3 : Wildlife Discovery

Saturday 18th June 2022, 10am – 3pm (approx), Loch of Blairs, Stable Room, Alyre Estate

Top Carpark: What 3 Words – clown.richest.hopefully

Stable Room Carpark: What 3 Words – survived.makeup.opinion

Book by: Saturday 11th June (Max 12 places)

Contact: Julia Mackay – julia.m4cay@gmail.com – 07427 952925

Please bring with you: appropriate outdoor clothing (waterproofs etc.), warm layers, footwear (stout shoes/boots), gloves and a pack lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided

Loch of Blairs has a diverse range of habitats from water, bog, scrubland and woodlands, each hosting an abundance of fauna and flora. We will take you on a journey of discovery to investigate some of our amazing native wildlife. This workshop will be delivered by Jill Birch, Freelance Forest School and Branching Out Leader with support from a NESOLG member. Jill has a background inbiology & geology and has been delivering outdoor training and workshops for several years in Aberdeenshire.

  • Please book by the date stated with the relevant course contact, giving your email address and phone number – mobile if possible, e.g., in case event cancelled at last minute due to weather/illness etc. – early booking is recommended since places are limited on most courses. If there are no places left, you can go on a waiting list.
  • Please inform the course contact ASAP if you need to cancel your booking, so your place can be offered to someone else. If you know someone (e.g. in your organisation) who can take your place, please tell the event contact. If you have to cancel at the last minute due to an emergency etc., please notify the event contact if possible.

More details on further workshops available here NESOLG Training Programme