Past Events

Saturday 15 September - Sunday 16 September 2007

The event will take place from 10am - 4pm on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16th September at Garden Wise in Dumfries and a number of local wildlife groups and organisations will be attending. DGERC are hoping to link up with the local members group of Scottish Wildlife Trust to focus on moths and moth recording, but we will have lots of other information on wildlife recording in the region available too.

On Saturday the event will also be attended by Simon King, wildlife filmmaker and co-presenter of the BBC Spring Watch and Autumn Watch programmes.

Saturday 08 March 2008, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Loreburn Hall, Dumfries

Public family event with information, activities, stalls etc covering all things environmental.

Entrance and admission free to all ages.

Sunday 30 March 2008, 12:00 pm

Join members of the local cetacean group to look out for whales, dolphins and porpoises off the Rhinns coast. Information on how to look for and identify the species found in the region will be available. No booking necessary, but please note that the watch is weather dependent and may be cancelled in the event of very poor weather conditions. Contact organiser if in doubt.
Meet: Join watchers at any time on the headland by Killantringan Lighthouse (Black Head). Parking at NW982567
Further information: Mark Pollitt, DGERC, Solway Heritage. 01387 247543. Email: info@dgerc.org.uk

Saturday 31 May 2008, 11:15 am - 6:30 pm

Murray Arms, Gatehouse of Fleet

A conference open to everyone, celebrating the woodlands of Dumfries and Galloway and launching DGERCs new Woodland Guardians Project.

Speakers t.b.c. but will include presentations on wood pasture creation, the Ancient Tree Hunt and the work of the BTO. In the afternoon there will be a selection of field trips to nearby woodland sites.

cost: £5 including lunch and refreshments.
Free to anyone taking part in the Woodland Guardians project.

More information, a provisional programme and a booking form are available here

For information about the Woodland Guardians project check the Projects page, email woodlandguardians@dgerc.org.uk or contact Fiona at the DGERC office.

Sunday 08 June - Monday 09 June 2008

Family event at Port William with representation from a number of local organisations. More details in due course.

Wednesday 15 July - Thursday 16 July 2009

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Kissock Forest, Beeswing.

Located at the foot of Lotus Hill, the forest rides are home to feeding bats and the spectacular Glow-worm. Join DGERC staff for a night time walk to look for these unusual creatures.

Booking essential - contact DGERC on 01387 249207.

Sunday 19 July 2009, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

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Dumfries and Galloway Bat Group needs your help to provide better accommodation for bats at Carstramon Wood, Gatehouse of Fleet. The group are replacing the old timber boxes with new , longer-lasting boxes.

Come along and learn about these fascinating mammals and their lives.

Meet: 10am at Carstramon Wood at start of woodland path NX589602

Wednesday 29 July 2009, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Join the search for minibeasts of grassland and burn in the spectacular setting of Grey Mare's Tail.
Grade:easy
Costs:£1 children, accompanying adults free. 8 year olds and under must be accompanied.
Bring: wellies
Booking essential: phone 01683 222714 or email dwatson@nts.org.uk
Meet: Grey Mares Tail car park NT185145

Saturday 08 August - Sunday 09 August 2009

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Why not come and help record wildlife around Colvend and Dalbeattie Forest as part of Dumfries and Galloway’s first BioBlitz? A BioBlitz is a wildlife recording event when experienced experts and beginners come together to help to record as many of the species found in a particular area as possible - all in a single day! Its a great opportunity to learn a little more about Dumfries and Galloway's fantastic wildlife.

BioBlitz begins...

Saturday 8th August 9pm-11pm
Come along on a walk with the Dumfries and Galloway Bat Group and DGERC staff to identify and record nocturnal species found in the area.
Booking essential- to book contact Alison Graham at DGERC on 01387 249207.

BioBlitz continues...

Sunday 9th August 9am-5pm
Join local experts who will be taking groups around the area throughout the day to identify and record as many species as they can. Or just come along, go for a walk and tell us about the plants and animals that you see.

The BioBlitz is open to anyone who is interested in wildlife. No booking required but we’d be delighted to hear if you plan to come along. Click here for more details or contact Alison Graham at DGERC on 01387 249207.

Please wear stout footwear and bring waterproofs just in case!

Sunday 09 August 2009, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

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Moth trapping at Cally Gardens
10am-12:30pm
Enjoy the walled garden at Cally Palace and join Ella McLellan and the SWT as they open the moth-traps and inspect the contents. See some of the splendid moths that are found in Dumfries & Galloway

Location: The Cally Gardens are in the grounds of the Cally Palace Hotel, on the road to Gatehouse of Fleet.