Get ready for a full day of wild discovery at Aden’s Big BioBlitz – a FREE family-friendly nature adventure in the heart of Buchan🌿🦇🐦

Join expert-led sessions and hands-on activities as we explore the incredible wildlife of Aden Country Park, from dawn till dusk. Whether you’re a keen naturalist, curious beginner, or looking for a fun day out with the family, there’s something for everyone!

✨ Highlights include:
• Catch, Ring, Release: Live Bird Ringing Session (8am – 11am)
• Moth Morning (9am – 11am)
• Minibeast Hunt (9:30am – 10:30am)
• Lichens & Bryophytes Uncovered – Morning Session (11am – 12:30pm)
• Life Below The Surface: Pond Dipping (11:15am – 12:15pm)
• Plant Detectives: Family Friendly ID Session (12pm – 1pm)
• Lichens & Bryophytes Uncovered – Afternoon Session (1pm – 2:30pm)
• Mammal Tracks & Signs: Walk & Talk (2:30pm – 3:30pm)
• Life Below The Surface: Pond Dipping (2:30pm – 3:30pm)
• Minibeast Hunt (3:30am – 4:30am)
• Botany ID & Survey Skills Session: Adults Only (4pm – 5pm)
• Trail Cam Tales: Camera Trap Footage Review Session (6pm – 7pm)
• Aden After Dark: Bat Walk (9:15pm – 11pm)
…and so much more!

📅 Saturday 30th May 2026
📍 Aberdeenshire Ranger Service Natural History Cabin, Aden Country Park, Station Road, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire
💚 All sessions are free of charge

Come along, connect with nature, learn from local experts, and help uncover the amazing biodiversity right on your doorstep.
Bring your curiosity, sturdy shoes, and sense of adventure!

Tickets are only bookable via the Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service Eventbrite page.