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Big Wild Sleepout

Come for a night camping under the stars and connect with nature as the nocturnal wildlife comes to life on the reserve. Join in with bat and moth walks, enjoy wildlife and bushcraft activities and toast marshmallows on the fire. Facilities: toilets, wash basins, hot water and BBQ.

Please note this is a rough timetable to give you an idea of what to expect on the day and is subject to change

Saturday

Arrive and pitch your tent on the reserve from 12pm

2pm Introduction and welcome

2.15pm Boat making, Den building & Fire lighting, Pond Dipping

6pm Dinner and BBQ (please bring your own food) a BBQ will be provided

7.30pm Marshmallows over the Campfire and the campfire quiz!

9pm Bat walks with bat detectors - Please bring your own if you have them!

10pm Set the Moth trap

10.30pm Bed

Sunday morning

7.30am Cuppa in the courtyard

8.00am Morning guided walk (for those who can face it!)

9.00am Grab a bacon roll

9.30am Check the moth trap

10.00am Thank you and feedback

Please note this is a rough timetable to give you an idea of what to expect on the day and is subject to change

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The reserve is well signposted two miles east of Junction 5 of the M90. Once on the slip road, turn left if coming from the north (Perth), turn right if coming from the south (Edinburgh), then take a left turn and then a right turn onto the B9097, signposted Scotlandwell and Glenrothes. Drive for approximately two miles. The nature centre car park is on the south (right) side of the road.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You don't need to bring your ticket to the reserve - we have a list and will know to expect you

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