Nature events in Lanarkshire

Wild Heart of Nature - Showcase of Zaneta Threlfall

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre welcomes a showcase exhibition of award-winning Polish photographer Zaneta (Zan) Threlfall, from February to May!

New Lanark Easter Festival

Join New Lanark on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April for a fabulous Easter Festival Weekend filled with fun for all the family... bring your smiles and make unforgettable memories!

Falls of Clyde Badger Cubs - Wildlife Watch Group

Join the Badger Cubs wildlife watch group at Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre - perfect for little ones aged 0-6 years who love exploring nature and having outdoor adventures!

Woolly Weekend

Celebrate all things woolly with a weekend of family fun at the National Museum of Rural Life... see woolly farm friends up close and take part in wool-themed crafts, storytelling and activities!

East Kilbride Farm Show

The annual East Kilbride Farm Show will will return to West Nerston Farm on Saturday 25th July, it's a great day out for all the family!

Join us at Dynamic Earth for a 'roarsome' storytelling session suitable for children under 6 years!

Join Maid of the Forth for a unique chance to enjoy Scotland's spectacular coastline on a 3-hour cruise, led by a team of expert RSPB staff, on a birdwatching adventure like no other!

Dive into hands-on space-themed activities and uncover the fascinating science behind our solar system at Archerfield Walled Garden on Friday 17th April.

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”!

Don't miss this inspiring celebration... a night of stories, stunning visuals and a shared passion for nature that birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts and fans of Hamza Yassin!

Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!

The ARC's annual Spring Fling Family Day is back with a free programme of events and activities for all ages, inspired by this year's theme, About Time!

Celebrate the longest day by giving yourself time to lie among the trees and soak up nature with Whispering Woods Forest Bathing on Sunday 21st June!

Join adventurer Simon Reeve at Paisley Town Hall for an inspiring evening of stunning imagery and stories designed to nudge you out of your comfort zone and embrace the wild world!

Join the Friends of Barshaw Park for a fun filled day in the garden on Saturday 28th March as they host their Seeds Of Spring Festival!

Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Thursday 23rd April for an enchanting evening exploring the fascinating world of bats!

Celebrate spring at Glen Finglas by tapping birch sap, discovering medicinal fungi, and crafting your own traditional broomstick in this refreshing, hands-on woodland workshop from Herbal Homestead!

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure with extreme cold water swimmer and elite climber, Gilly McArthur as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on 25th March!

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from The Banff Mountain Film Festival when it returns to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 12th September!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!