Published on:
18
April 2012
Clackmannanshire's Countryside Ranger Service is setting up a programme of practical conservation volunteering days for people who wish to get involved in practical work in the countryside preserving a wide range of habitats and improving path networks across the county.
John Gillespie, Clackmannanshire Council's Head of Community and Regulatory Services, said: "We will be running the practical conservation days on the last Wednesday of each month between 11.30am and 2.00pm.
"Booking is required with a maximum number of 15 permitted on the day; this
is so we can provide sufficient tools and materials for the task."
No qualifications or experience are necessary. Anyone between the years of 16 and 85 can book on an activity. Safety gloves, training and tools will be provided. All You need to wear is
old clothes with strong footwear and bring a packed lunch.
Mr Gillespie added: " It's also a great way to demonstrate and improve your existing skills whilst learning new ones and even improve your fitness level."
The Ranger Service is once again running a summer programme of events for all. The first event will be on Saturday 19th and Sun 20th, May when there will be a Community Clean-up at Devon Way and Gean Wood between 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
This will be followed on Wednesday 23rd May at Ochil Woodland Park, when we will be cutting back the removal of invasive Rhododendron.
Then on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th, June there will be a Family Survival at Ochil Hills Woodland Park between 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
In July the focus will be on a Family Camp Out on Saturday and Sunday, 21st and 22nd. It will be evening through to the following morning. Venue will be confirmed on booking.
John Muir Trust Week will take place from 31st July 31 to 4th August at Gartmorn Dam, and then on Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th August there will be a Pond Dip/Mini Beast Hunt, also at Gartmorn Dam, between 11.30am and 2pm each day.
The spotlight will then fall on a Bat Walk at Ochil Hills Woodland Park on Saturday, 1st September, from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.
October's highlight will feature Feed the Birds Days in Alloa and Alva on Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th October. That will take place, each day, from 1pm until 2.30pm.
And finally on Saturday, 10th November, there will be a Walk on the Dark Side at Ochil Hills Woodland Park, between 7pm and 9.30pm.
The Ranger Service is committed to delivering Clackmannanshire Council's Nine Priority Outcomes with a particular focus on attracting people and businesses, protecting the environment and improving the health of people in the county.
The Ranger Service operates over the whole of Clackmannanshire with focus on countryside sites owned or controlled by the Council such as Gartmorn Dam Country Park, Ochil Hills Woodland Park and Alva and Tillicoultry Glens.
We would love to hear about any suggestions you have on how we could improve events or any positive comments you have about the events. For further information please contact the Ranger Service 01259 452478 / 01259 452635 or email rangers@clacks.gov.uk