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Clean Up – Sat 7th August

Sat 7th August 10.30 a.m. Get fit, get a warm glow and help improve the quality of our river for wildlife and for everyone! Wear old clothes and strong shoes or wellies. We will provide gloves and grabbers Meet at Kelvingrove Park at War Memorial (park entrance at Kelvin Way Toilets and over main Bridge) [Continue]

FORK Bird Report – November 2009

FORK Bird Report – November 2009

In the summer there were several Mallard broods on the river and Song Thrushes were seen feeding young opposite the Arboretum and downstream near the new extension to Glasgow Academy. Robins, Blue Tits, Great Tits, Wrens and Long-tailed Tits all bred successfully but the Sparrowhawks did not return to last year’s nest site near Belmont [Continue]

FORK Winter Gathering Report 2010

FORK Winter Gathering Report 2010

Last winter walk I was fortunate enough to join five other intrepid FORK volunteers who braved the weather and accompanied one of Charles and Allan informal winter walks. The pace of the day was suitably informal and catered for those, who wanted to view some of the Rivers Wildlife and those interested in our heritage. [Continue]

Reminder – FORK Winter gathering -15th January

Hi there. Just a reminder that there is an open invite to come along to HBH on this Friday 15th January, for a nature walk and coffee. An informal gathering aimed just for people to enjoy the area and share Natural history and heritage knowledge. Dress for a cold winters day and turn up for [Continue]

Reminder – FORK Autumn and Winter gatherings -15th December

On the 15th December 2009 at 10.30 and also in the new year on 15th January 2010 there will be an open invite to any FORK who wishes to come along to Ha’penny Bridge house (HBH) for a local nature walk / explore and to enjoyed, an animated talk given Charles T on opportunities for [Continue]

Children’s Outdoor Adventure Club

Steven Findlay is developing a Children’s Outdoor Adventure Club starting on 25 April based in Dawsholm Park. The club would provide children aged 5–12 years with opportunities to take part in a variety of activities from Outdoor Play, Adventure Walks, Orienteering, Environmental Arts and Nature Activities, among others. We have agreed to help [Continue]