Come along and celebrate the depths of winter at Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre, Grangemouth, on Sunday 9th December (1.00 – 5.00 pm).
Spend a couple of hours constructing a willow lantern, before we all brave the dark for a walk around the reserve lit by our new creations. There will also be some chilly winter tales to listen to!
Places are limited for this special event. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. For bookings and more information, please contact the Jupiter Ranger, Stephen Owen on 01324 486475, or email jupiterranger@swt.org.uk [3].
To get as much as possible out of the day, those taking part should arrive promptly at 1.00 pm. Remember to wrap up warm for our mid winter procession!
As recently featured on Alan Titchmarsh’s “The Nature of Britain”, situated in the heart of Grangemouth, Jupiter is sandwiched between industrial operations and local housing. Previously a railway marshalling yard, Jupiter is home to a surprisingly wide variety of wildlife.
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- SWT’s Mid-winter lantern parade event is on 9th December from 1.00 – 5.00 pm. Places are limited, to avoid disappointment please book before. To make the most of the day, participants should arrive at 1.00 pm. All our events at Jupiter are free. As a registered charity, SWT welcomes donations. A donation of £2.00 per person is encouraged. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Jupiter is located north of the M9 between junctions 5 and 6. From Beancross Road turn north onto Newlands Road, then left onto Newhouse Road, left onto Wood Street, and Jupiter is on your right. Parking is available in front of the centre. There is no charge for visiting the reserve.
- The reserve re-opened to the public in September 2006 after it was temporarily closed to allow site owners (KemFine Ltd) to redevelop existing buildings. A new education facility was put in place to enable local schools to use the site as a resource for educational visits.
- SWT is the largest voluntary body working for all the wildlife of Scotland, representing more than 29,000 members who care for wildlife and the environment. SWT seeks to raise public awareness of threatened habitats and species and manages over 120 reserves Scotland-wide.
