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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DISCOVER FULLARTON AND THE SMUGGLERS!
***NOW FULLY BOOKED***
We have a summer guided walk planned for Saturday 17th August, 2pm - 4pm. This time, we will be highlighting the historical features of Fullarton Woods and the links to the Smugglers' Trail which runs through the estate. This easy walk of around 3.5km will also take in the Crosbie Kirkyard, which has been recently renovated.
Free refreshments will be provided along the way. No dogs, please.
Places are limited and booking is essential.
***NOW FULLY BOOKED***
NEXT VOLUNTEER WORK SESSION
In our next volunteer session on Sunday 25th August we will be checking for any regrowth of balsam and keeping the paths free from intruding nettles & brambles. 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.
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.
YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERS PROGRAMME for 2024
Our friends at South Ayrshire Ranger Service are running a monthly session 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.
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.