Summer Programme 2020
Join Jock o' Bennachie on some fun nature activities that you can participate in over the summer holidays.
Even if you can’t visit Bennachie, you can still enjoy these activities in your local woodland, park or even your own garden.
Fun Activity: To get the holiday activities started we would like you to
Make A Nature Notebook to use with some of the other activities we have planned for you all.
We are sure it will come in handy when you are out and about.
Fun Activity:
Once you have made your notebook have a read of
How To Watch Wildlife (The Scottish Wildlife Trust)
about how to be a nature detective and become really good at observing the plants and wildlife around you.
Other the next few weeks we will be cover three topics in our summer programme:
Jock's Outdoor Activities
Let's get started on our exciting journey together by Make A Nature Notebook and the with Jock's Outdoor Activities.
To make sure you are safe at all times please use our and Outdoor Activity Checklist.
Remember if you have any questions please just drop us an message via our Ask A Question form and we will try to help out.
Note:
During this COVID-19 period the toilets may be closed at Bennachie Visitor Centre or Rowantree car park.
That’s why we are not actively encouraging you to visit Bennachie, and why our resources and activities are suitable for woodland, parks or even your garden.
Summer Programme Topics
Birds
We have lots of interesting facts about the birds you might see when out and about.
Things That Grow
Jock o' Bennachie welcomes you to 'Things that Grow'. He has lots of fun and interesting activities to do outside or inside, things to grow or make, and much more!
Minibeasts and Pollinators
Jock o' Bennachie has loads of fun things to find out about his minibeast and pollinator friends!
Let the bug hunt begin!
Competition
We will be holding regular competitions and you are very welcome to enter.
General Topics
Jock o' Bennachie
Do you know the legend of
Jock o' Bennachie - come with us on an adventure full of legend and lore. Just who was our big friendly giant on the hill!
Watch
Check out our helpful videos to support your nature journey through the forest.
Activities
Get involved with these fun outdoor activities and there may even be a competition to enter!
Resources
What do you know about the birds and wildlife in and around Bennachie Forest? Check out these resources to help you get to know what is on your own doorstep.