Dams to Darnley Country Park Events calendar


What’s in the water? Sunday 5 June, 1 – 3pm Description: Find out what creatures lurk in our ponds as we spend an afternoon pond dipping for beasties in the country park. Location: Meet at the World Buffet restaurant car park, Corselet Road, Darnley, G53 7RN.


Where did you crawl out from? Saturday 18 June, 11am – 1pm Description: It’s the eve of National Insect Week, the perfect time for a mini-beast safari. Come and gaze in wonder at the ‘herds’ of woodlice. Can you spot the ‘cheetah’ of the forest floor: the deadly centipede? Location: Meet at the World Buffet restaurant car park, Corselet Road, Darnley G53 7RN.


Damsels and dragons Thursday 21 July, 1 – 3pm Description: Are you brave enough to cast a net into our amazing ponds in search of the dragonfly and damselfly nymphs that lie within? Are you quick enough to catch an airborne specimen? Nets and know-how provided by the countryside rangers. Location: Meet at the World Buffet restaurant car park, Corselet Road, Darnley G53 7RN.


• All events are FREE. • Booking is required for some events. • All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.


Big butterfly count Sunday 31 July, 1 – 3pm Description: Join the countryside rangers as we take part in the country’s largest butterfly survey. Learn to identify peacocks, small tortoiseshells and many others. This event is suitable for all ages. Location: Meet at Parkmanor Green, off Parkhouse Road, Parklands Meadow G53 7ZE.


The Darnley flower show Sunday 14 August, 12.30 – 3pm Description: Last year’s flower show was blooming marvellous. Can we go one better this year, and identify more than the 40+ species that we saw on last year’s walk?


Location: Meet at the World Buffet restaurant car park, Corselet Road, Darnley G53 7RN.


Darnley dens Saturday 27 August, 11am – 2pm Description: Fancy yourself as a Bear Grylls or Ray Mears? Join the countryside rangers as we build our own shelters. Bring along your lunch and camp out with the family.


Location: Meet at the World Buffet restaurant car park, Corselet Road, Darnley G53 7RN.


KEY CHART


Booking required


Wear suitable clothing


Bring a packed lunch


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