Summer outings are organised between March and September each year and we have a few outings during the winter. Outings are for members only so if you would like to join us on any of these why not become a member.
Anyone taking part in society outings does so at their own risk.
Outings programme 2026
Details will be added here as new outings are organised
Saturday, 2nd May, 11am – Jenny’s Well Local Nature Reserve, Paisley
Joint outing with Glasgow Natural History Society, led by Kirsty Menzies
Details…
Monday, 4th May, 5am – Dawn Chorus Walk, Jenny’s Well Nature Reserve
Led by Matthew Smith
Details…
August – Ardgaty Red Kites
Led by Kirsty Menzies
Details to be confirmed
Friday, 28th August – Isle of Arran
Led by Craig Postlethwaite
Details to be confirmed
September/October – Clyde Cetacean Watch
Led by Kirsty Menzies
Details to be confirmed
Past outings
Saturday, 3rd January, 10am – New Year Plant Hunt, Paisley Town Centre
Led by Kirsty Menzies
Read the report.
Saturday, 28th February – Lichen Outing at Gleniffer Braes/Bardrain Wood
Led by Craig Postlethwaite
Read the report…
Saturday, 25th April, 10am – A hunt for the rare Holy Grass at Inchinnan, Renfrew
A West Central Scotland Botany Network outing, led by Peter Wiggins
Details…
Read our Outings reports for information on previous years’ outings.
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