Families across East Kilbride are invited to explore, learn and create this summer as K-Woodlands launches an exciting programme of outdoor activities designed to connect people of all ages with nature.
Location and Management
Located in the heart of Hairmyres, K-Woodlands is a thriving community woodland managed by the East Kilbride Community Trust, providing opportunities for outdoor learning, wellbeing and environmental engagement throughout the year.
Programme Highlights
The summer programme offers a range of hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity and outdoor skills, from wildlife discovery and woodland crafts to bushcraft and nature-inspired art.
The programme begins on June 29 with a popular pond dipping session, where participants can discover the fascinating creatures living beneath the water’s surface. Young nature enthusiasts can also join a bug hunting adventure on July 10, exploring woodland habitats and learning about the tiny creatures that play a vital role in the ecosystem.
Creative activities feature throughout the summer, including nature painting on July 5, flower arranging on July 17, and bird house painting on July 29. Families can also get inspired by the woodland around them during the tree identification, seed and leaf printing workshop on July 20.
Practical Skills and Building
For those keen to learn practical outdoor skills, fire skills on July 15 will introduce participants to safe fire-lighting techniques and bushcraft basics. Meanwhile, budding builders can join the den and bug hotel building session on August 1, creating shelters for both themselves and local wildlife.
Adding a touch of woodland magic, children are invited to welcome fairies to the woods on July 25, a creative and imaginative event celebrating the wonder of nature.
Final Session
The summer programme concludes with another opportunity to experience the hidden world of aquatic wildlife during a second pond dipping session on August 3.
