The Cairngorms National Park is to hold a volunteer fair seeking helpers willing to plant trees, carry out species surveys and look after local paths.
The events will be heled in Boat of Garten on Saturday, June 17 and in Braemar the following day.
There will be an opportunity to hear about the opportunities to volunteer in the national park, while on the afternoon of each day there will be an practical session.
In Boat of Garten this will focus on taking care of paths and tracks in Deshar Woods, while in Braemar the activities will revolve around maintaining upland paths.
The park authority will also be launching a recruitment drive for its volunteer ranger scheme.
Mike Woolvin, the authority’s volunteer coordinator said: “There’s always been lots of environmental volunteering opportunities across the park and now we can support groups and organisations who are looking for extra help to reach as many potential volunteers as possible.
“Furthermore, we are able to work with one community each year to help them develop their own environmental volunteering group – and for the first time – there is the chance for volunteers to become Cairngorms National Park volunteer rangers. This is a great chance for people to share their love and knowledge of this special place.”
Anyone interested in attending is asked to register ahead of the event on the national park’s website.
