Published on:
20
August 2012
Families and children from all over the county had a brilliant weekend at Gartmorn Dam, with two events in two days, 18th-19th August.
On each day, during the weekend of family fun, there was a Family Pond Dip and the chance to take part in the Woodland Mini-Beast Hunt and seek out the mini-beasts that live in the water and on the land. Pond nets trays and viewers were provided.
Councillor Donald Balsillie, Convenor of the Enterprise and Environment Committee, said: "It was a great success and not just great fun for all the children and families who took part, but was also educational, and gave them the chance to explore the area and understand more about the environment."
Beginning at the Gartmorn Dam Visitor Centre, it took place between 11.30am and 2pm, each day.
And on Wednesday 22nd August, another event will take place at Gartmorn Dam, with a Volunteer Work Day, entitled the Great Gartmorn Dam Clean-Up.
Between 10.30am and 2pm, beginning at the Visitors Centre, everyone in the county, aged 16-years and over are invited to come along and take part.
They are being asked to help the Countryside Ranger Service with the annual litter pick, which will also include a three mile walk.