Friends of Fullarton is a a small charity concerned with the care and conservation of Fullarton Woods, for the benefit of nature and people. We have been in operation since 2015, raising funds for improvements for facilities and tree & wildflower planting.
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JOIN US ON EASTER SATURDAY FOR OUR SPRING GUIDED WALK!
We are delighted to be hosting a gentle guided walk on Saturday 19th April. All the usual signs of spring will be in evidence; birdsong, woodland flora, trees in blossom and pollinating insects emerging from hibernation. An officer from Scottish Wildlife Trust will be on hand with lots of information about where to look for nature and how to identify what we see.
We will also have our own history expert to point out various historical features of the Woods and tell us the stories behind them.
No need to book a place - just meet at the car park at 1pm. It's a free event but an optional donation to Friends of Fullarton would be welcome. We should finish around 3pm. Sorry, no dogs please.
NEXT VOLUNTEER WORK SESSION
Our next session will be on Sunday 27th April If you feel like coming to join us, there will be some tasks for all abilities. New volunteers are always very welcome - no previous experience necessary and it's really good fun! Check out our Get Involved page for more details about volunteering with us.
YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS PROGRAMME for 2025
Our friends at South Ayrshire Ranger Service have a new programme of monthly sessions for young people aged 13-18. This is held on the same day as our own - the last Sunday of the month from 10am - 12. This is a great opportunity for young people to learn basic bushcraft skills and find out more about nature, whether the aim is to gain experience for a future career in conservation work or to simply have some fun and exercise in the woodland. It's free but booking is essential. Contact the Ranger Service here or see their poster on our Get Involved page.
RECYCLING SATURDAY TROON
We at Friends of Fullarton are very grateful to the Recycling Saturday group, who collect items that would otherwise go to landfill and raise money for various charities and community groups. Our funds have recently benefitted from the sale of used tech items, such as mobile phones and tablets. This money will be used for the much-needed replacement of some of our old tools.
The group produce a monthly list of the items they are collecting. Their collection point is at Marr College car park, 10:30am - 11 on the 3rd Saturday of the month. See their Facebook page for more details, or Troon Going Out magazine.
CITIZEN SCIENTISTS WANTED!
We recently welcomed Alex from TCV Scotland, who led a very informative workshop on identifying wildlife and using apps to record sightings. It is increasingly important to know the number and location of species of flora & fauna in light of climate change and loss of habitat. We would encourage anyone interested in helping to record wildlife in Fullarton Woods to find out more and consider submitting records which, when confirmed, will form part of the National Biodiversity Index.