Nature events in Renfrewshire

Seeds Of Spring Festival

Join the Friends of Barshaw Park for a fun filled day in the garden on Saturday 28th March as they host their Seeds Of Spring Festival!

Guided Wildlife Walk

Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, their experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!

Guided Bat Walk

Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Thursday 23rd April for an enchanting evening exploring the fascinating world of bats!

Simon Reeve - To The Ends Of The Earth

Join adventurer Simon Reeve at Paisley Town Hall for an inspiring evening of stunning imagery and stories designed to nudge you out of your comfort zone and embrace the wild world!

The Ocean Film Festival returns to the Festival Theatre with a brand new selection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

Explore the microscopic world in the chemistry research laboratories at The University of Edinburgh.

From avian flu-resistant chickens to livestock resilient to climate change, gene editing offers a more precise way to build on centuries of traditional breeding.

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”!

Don't miss this inspiring celebration... a night of stories, stunning visuals and a shared passion for nature that birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts and fans of Hamza Yassin!

Pull on your wellies and join Ranger Alan at Mugdock exploring the natural world through a series of fun led activities!

Celebrate the coming of spring with Seven Lochs plant craft discovery day on Saturday 14th March, all activities and free and family friendly!

Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Some of the country park's birds have lost their golden eggs, come and help the Mugdock Ranger to find them!

Join New Lanark on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April for a fabulous Easter Festival Weekend filled with fun for all the family... bring your smiles and make unforgettable memories!

The annual East Kilbride Farm Show will will return to West Nerston Farm on Saturday 25th July, it's a great day out for all the family!

North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre welcomes a showcase exhibition of award-winning Polish photographer Zaneta (Zan) Threlfall, from February to May!

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from The Banff Mountain Film Festival when it returns to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 12th September!

Celebrate spring at Glen Finglas by tapping birch sap, discovering medicinal fungi, and crafting your own traditional broomstick in this refreshing, hands-on woodland workshop from Herbal Homestead!

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure with extreme cold water swimmer and elite climber, Gilly McArthur as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on 25th March!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!