AEF Site Visits
AEF are arranging another series of visits which may be of interest. The current list is below, and more will be added as they are confirmed.
All are open to the general public, but booking is essential: email bookings to AEF.greenbutterfly@gmail.com
or by phone to 01467 624734.
- Date: Monday 23 April 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21.00
Visit to: Stoneywood Paper Mill
Organiser: Brian Evans
Lifts can be arranged from Inverurie or meet at Stoneywood Paper Mill Car Park
Fresh water is a vital part of papermaking. All incoming water has to be treated to remove bacteria and fine particles. Then all of it, except that lost by evaporation, has to be returned to the river, in accordance with SEPA regulations. In this visit, we will see the relevant water treatment plants, plus a quick look at one of the paper machines.
Outdoor clothing and sensible shoes will be required. Disposable earplugs will be provided for the tour of the paper machine - Date: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Time: 19:00 - 20.30 site visit
20.30 - 21.30 AEF meeting all welcome
Visit to: Pitcape Environmental Project
Leader: Colin Stirling
Visit this growing project, both gardens and sustainable buildings. There will be a short AEF meeting for 1 hour after this visit which will be open to all - Date: Wednesday 18 July 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21:30
Visit to: Haddo Hydro Sawmill
Meet: Methlick Village Car park
This event will be led by Ian Hamilton, Farm Manager, Haddo estate. This will be an ideal opportunity to learn and see how water powers the sawmill on Haddo estate.
The Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA) have a programme of training courses on a wide variety of topics, from bushcraft to wildlife identification. These courses are open to the general public as well as SCRA members. Find out more here (pdf).
Reports on past events will be listed in the sidebar.