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Junior Ranger Discovery

Come along to Mugdock Country Park this February half-term for these Junior Ranger Discovery events!

Junior Ranger Discovery

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Monday 10th February 10am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm - Bows and Arrows

A weapon of choice for thousands of years, come and make a bow and arrows from wood found in our wild places. Then try a bit of target practice and see how good you are, before taking it home with you.

Tuesday 11th February 10am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm - Whittling

Try your hand at whittling. The old skill of making things from sticks using just a small knife. You’ll be amazed at what you can create. All tools and instructions are provided and you will take home whatever you make.

Wednesday 12th February 10am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm - Wildlife Discovery

Just out of sight and just round the corner are many of our wild creatures. Explore the woods and moors of Mugdock to discover some of these amazing wild things. The Ranger will provide all resources and help you identify all you find.

Monday 17th February 10am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm - Shelters & Camouflage

Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities on this 2-hour adventure. Discover the art of camouflage and how animals use it to their advantage, then build a shelter and blend into the woodland.

Tuesday 18th February 10am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm - Animal Tracks & Signs

Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities on this 2-hour adventure. Become an expert animal tracker as you look for signs and follow paw and hoof prints through the wild woodlands of Mugdock.

Wednesday 19th February 10am to 12pm & 1.30pm to 3.30pm - Crafting with Wood

Calling all active 8-12 year olds! Explore the natural world through a series of fun Ranger led activities on this 2-hour adventure both indoors and out. Discover nature’s artwork all around you then craft yourself something amazing with twigs and branches collected form the forest floor.


All events are suitable for children aged 8-12 years and no adults are required.

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Wild At Mugdock

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Older children can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as orienteering, shelter building and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!

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Selected dates between 7th December 2025 - 22nd February 2026

Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!

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Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 6th February 2026

Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets on one of Mugdock Country Park's Stargazing nights!

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Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 22nd February 2026

Adults can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as whittling, cyanotype printing and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!

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16th February 2026 - 18th February 2026

Join Ranger Alan and build hidden shelters, dam flowing streams and set wildlife traps as we explore the woodlands, grasslands, ponds and streams of Mugdock on this 3-day adventure!

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