WDC Countryside Ranger Service

There's still tickets for tomorrows Foraging walk at

Book your space here: https://tinyurl.com/WDCRangerevents

Last week was celebrating all the time and effort volunteers contribute in lots of different ways.

We're a little late as we spent a lot of last week away from a computer but just wanted to recognise and say a huge thank you to everyone in West Dunbartonshire who volunteers their time to help support our wonderful wildlife.

Be that joining in with a Ranger Service or TCV Scotland volunteering session, running a community garden group, local friends of group or coordinating litter picks and invasive species removal. There's so many people tirelessly working in groups and individually to help our local neighbours in nature. Thank you for all your hard work 🥳

If you want to know more about some of the groups working locally - you can see our digital hub here: https://tinyurl.com/WDNatureGroups

Celebrate 110 years of Balloch Castle Country Park in public ownership! 🌿

Join us for afternoon tea, live music from WD Senior Concert Band and a community celebration.

📅 Friday 19th June 2026
🕑 2–4 PM
📍 Lomond Parish Church, Balloch

Everyone is welcome along!

There's lots of nature events coming up RSPB Loch Lomond over the next couple of months - have a look at the link below for more information and to book

RSPB Events Come along to one of our events to enjoy quality time in the natural world and see conservation in action. Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it.

There's still spaces available for the Nature and Heritage walk this Saturday as part of the Clydesiders Heritage Festival

Book your space here: https://tinyurl.com/WDCRangerevents

Don’t have any plans this Bank Holiday Monday?

Why not join Friends of Havoc Meadows for a nature walk exploring the wildlife and natural heritage of Havoc Meadows in .

On this relaxed stroll you’ll learn about the birds, insects, mammals and wildflowers that call this special place home, and how generations of use have shaped this much-loved site. A hidden gem on your doorstep!

Tickets are FREE! Get them here https://ow.ly/p1ZW50YQLNo

As the seasons are changing we've got some more Guided Foraging walks with Jean coming up in June, see below for more details
2pm - 3.30pm
Wednesday 3rd June
Wednesday 10th June
Wednesday 17th June
Book a space here: https://tinyurl.com/WDCRangerevents

If you're interested in gardening and want to learn new ways to give your garden a boost or are thinking of a career change. The Soft Landscaping is an introductory practical course which will cover themes of planting, soil, using shrubs, plants & trees to create your ideal garden space. Starts Tuesday 3rd of Feb
Times 9.30-12 Venue - Levengrove Training Suite. Spaces still available!
To register your interest, please contact us by email: [email protected] or phone: 01389 738775.
https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working4u/learning/adult-learning-wcs-courses/