First ever Tilly Wildlife Weekend hailed 'a great success'

This event was part of FEL Scotland's first Biodiversity Festival and took place on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23.

It featured four different events designed to help people of all ages connect with nature.

The weekend was organised by the Tilly Wildlife Group (TWiG). (Image: Kayleigh Gregory @ Iolair Photography)

These included a minibeast hunt, a night-time bat walk, a nature photography workshop, and a wildflower walk along the Devonway.

The weekend was organised by the Tilly Wildlife Group (TWiG) and over 70 people turned up to take part.

“Tilly Wildlife Weekend gave local volunteers a chance to share their knowledge and passion for local wildlife. Their enthusiasm is infectious.

It featured four different events designed to help people of all ages connect with nature. (Image: Kayleigh Gregory @ Iolair Photography)

“People are already asking when the next events are”, said Emma, a TWiG member.

“We’re lucky in Clackmannanshire, there are wildlife groups all over. We’re really grateful to our members who turned out in force but also Guardians of the River and Alva Glen Heritage Trust volunteers who came and helped too.

“A big thanks to everyone who came along and took part. Thanks also to FEL Scotland for their funding which has helped TWiG run these activities and do so much more.”