In this film by Cameron Wright, we meet Lynn Bowser to hear about the work of Argaty Red Kites, central Scotland's only red kite feeding station. Lynn tells us about the reintroduction programme that has brought these birds back from extinction, as well as other wildlife conservation projects they are working on, such as riparian planting and red squirrel protection. We also hear some top tips on what we can do in our woodlands to encourage birds of prey. Visitors are welcome to visit the project and watch the red kites from the hide. For more information on the work of the Argaty Red Kites, please see: https://argatyredkites.co.uk/; Instagram @argatyredkites; Facebook https://www.facebook.com/argatyredkitesuk, and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@argatyredkites2866.

In this film by wildlife film maker Tom Hartwell, Ian White from the People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) provides practical advice on woodland management to create a range of habitats for wildlife, such as the hazel dormouse, birds and butterflies. He talks about the value of successional scrub for wildlife and the importance of coppicing and ride management. This is Part 2 in our series on the work of the PTES in conserving the wonderful hazel dormouse. For Part 1 please see https://youtu.be/COUh5ZluEew. For more information on the work of the PTES and the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme, please see https://ptes.org/campaigns/dormice/surveying-and-monitoring-hazel-dormice/national-dormouse-monitoring-programme-ndmp/.

In this film by talented film maker Henry Kirkwood, we return to Steve England from Outdoor Learning. Steve shows us how to find beefsteak mushrooms on oak trees, how to ensure their correct identification, and cooks up a mouth watering meal of trout, wood sorrel, wild garlic pickles, blackberry vinegar and beefsteak mushroom. Yum! Steve runs wildlife, foraging & outdoor education courses in Bristol. For more information on Steve's foraging courses please see: Website: https://steveengland.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steveenglanduk Please note, when foraging for food, it is important that you can correctly identify what it is you are picking. Never eat anything foraged that you are not absolutely sure of what it is as it could be deadly poisonous. If you go foraging following this film then it is at your own risk. Always check with several different sources of information that you have correctly identified the wild food. Even better, go with an experienced forager like Steve! More information on the book that Steve uses in this film can be found here: https://www.foraging.co.uk/product/the-wild-food-uk-mushroom-foraging-guide/. Also remember to make yourself aware of any countryside laws relating to foraging specific to your area.

Tree planting season is upon us! Here are some easy to follow tips on how to plant and protect your young trees from author and tree planting expert Antony Mason. Antony's beautiful and practical book 'Tree Planting - How to create a woodland' is available now on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/3xmARvR and https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/tree-planting-by-antony-mason/. For more advice, see the full film, 'How to Create a Woodland' (https://youtu.be/MlxE5FzAaeA).

In this film by outdoorsman James Hehir of Spirited Adventure we learn how to make a woodland pot hanger system for that perfect cup of tea. For more information on James' company and activities please see: https://spirited-adventure.jimdo.com https://www.facebook.com/Spirited-Adventure-708354515913058/ www.youtube.com/@spiritedadventure7662