Nature events in the National Park
Come along, to one of our, our Partners, or guest events and discover more about the amazing nature in the National Park.
These experiences will deepen your appreciation for the countless benefits nature offers and underscore the importance of protecting this invaluable asset for us all, and future generations.
Join us to have fun and help create a lifelong bond with nature.
Nature Heroes Exhibition live at Balmaha Visitor Centre.
Our Nature Heroes are people whose connection to nature is so strong that they are inspired to give something back. Through their stories and beautiful imagery, this exhibition celebrates our Heroes emotional bond with nature and aims to inspire others to help safeguard nature for generations to come.
Alongside the exhibition, we have been asking visitors to reflect on their connection to nature and collecting their stories, because every connection counts.
How can you get involved?
- Visit the exhibition at Balmaha Visitor Centre
- Pick up FREE Nature Activity Journals from our Balloch HQ and Balmaha Visitor Centre
- Visit our virtual Nature Hub for more inspiration, including self-led activities and citizen science opportunities.
October events:
Bats and moths: an evolutionary arms race! with Ranger Adam
Meet: Balmaha Visitor Centre (Stirling Council parking charges apply)
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 5.00-7.30pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
On this walk and talk, discover more about these fascinating creatures of the night that have developed intriguing ways to not only survive but thrive during the hours of darkness.
As well as chatting about these species, we’ll use bat detectors to hear the bats, and hopefully see them as they hunt for insects, as well as using a moth trap to see which moths come to our light.
‘Hoot’s for Dinner?’ with Ranger Louise
Meet: Balmaha Visitor Centre (Stirling Council parking charges apply)
Date: Friday 23 October 2026
Times: 11.00am-12.30pm and 2.00pm-3.30pm
Duration: 1.5 hours
Become a wildlife CSI (Crime Scene Investigator) as we dissect real owl pellets to discover what’s on the menu by identifying tiny bones within.
Then head into the forest to check mammal traps to learn about the small mammals that form an important part of an owl’s diet.
This hands-on experience is a fantastic opportunity to learn about local owl species, food chains and the relationships between predator and prey.
Come along and find out… Hoot’s for Dinner?
Book now – 11am session
Book now – 2pm session