What’s On
Join us out and about in the watershed
We curate a programme of inspiring seasonal events from sea to source of the River Findhorn, designed to help grow a local culture of nature connection, belonging, and river stewardship.
River Connections - Venison
An interactive and entertaining evening all about venison. Guests will be treated to a butchery demonstration, venison cookery and tasting extravaganza with double-act of former River Cottage head chef Tim Maddams and local craft butcher Nikki Wilkinson.
Findhorn Watershed Film Nights - September
Watershed Film Nights - a space for peers and professionals working in and around the River Findhorn watershed area to come together, reconnect, and fill up with inspiration.
An Evening with Cam Speedy & Dr Eilidh Smith
Join Kiwi Wildlife Biologist Cam Speedy & deer researcher Dr Eilidh Smith for a fascinating evening exploring their experiences and research.
Uisge Èireann, River Findhorn: The River’s Human Story - Fornighty
An evening of placenames, music & song from the middle and lower reaches of the River Findhorn, sharing cultural findings.
Uisge Èireann, River Findhorn: The River’s Human Story - Edinkillie
An evening of placenames, music & song from the middle and lower reaches of the River Findhorn, sharing cultural findings.
Watershed Film Nights: April
Monthly gatherings for peers and professionals working in nature recovery – with curated environmental films, good food and fireside conversation.
River Connections - Venison
An interactive and entertaining live butchery, cooking and tasting extravaganza with former River Cottage head chef Tim Maddams and local craft butcher Nikki Wilkinson.
Uisge Èireann | River Findhorn - publication & podcast launch
Help us celebrate the launch of Uisge Èireann | River Findhorn - a publication & podcast documenting the body of research collated by Human Ecology Researchers in Residence, Raghnaid Sandilands & Mairi McFadyen
Deer Forum: Craft Venison Butchery Courses
We’re delighted to be working with Craft Skills Scotland and the Scottish Venison Association to offer two Craft Venison Butchery courses as part of the Findhorn Watershed Deer Forum this coming February.
Watershed Film Nights: February
Monthly gatherings for peers and professionals working in nature recovery – with curated environmental films, good food and fireside conversation.
Watershed Film Nights: December
Monthly gatherings for peers and professionals working in nature recovery – with curated environmental films, good food and fireside conversation.
River Connections: Venison – Upper catchment
SOLD OUT! An interactive and entertaining live butchery, cooking and tasting extravaganza with former River Cottage head chef Tim Maddams, as part of the Findhorn Watershed Deer Forum.
Watershed Film Nights: November
Monthly gatherings for peers and professionals working in nature recovery – with curated environmental films, good food and fireside conversation.
Deer Forum: An Evening with Jess Johnson & Ryan Kindermann
Join the Findhorn Watershed Deer Forum for a social evening of stories about deer and wildlife management from America.
Pop up at Findhorn Bay Festival: Salthouse pre-concert conversation
Join the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust for a pre-show conversation, introducing the Findhorn Watershed Initiative
Citizen Science: Smart Rivers Training
As part of our exciting new partnership with WildFish and their SmartRivers project, we’re recruiting volunteer Citizen Scientists to help us gather highly detailed invertebrate samples from key restoration sites.
Pop up at Logie Timber Festival
Join the Findhorn Watershed Initiative team at Logie Timber Festival, 7 & 8 September 2024!
Pop up at Rural Futures with the Royal Highland Educational Trust
Look out for the FWI team at RHET Highland’s Rural Futures event!
Pop Up at Findhorn Village Fair
Join us on Sunday 21 July at Findhorn Village Fair where we’ll be popping up, with support from Feeldwork Futures, to learn more about people’s relationships with Findhorn Bay and its ecosystems.
Citizen Science: Invertebrate monitoring training – Lower catchment
Join us to become a citizen scientist and help monitor the health of our river systems! Free ‘Guardians of Our Rivers’ training with Buglife.
Citizen Science: Invertebrate monitoring training – Upper catchment
Join us to become a citizen scientist and help monitor the health of our river systems! Free ‘Guardians of Our Rivers’ training with Buglife.
River Connections: Human Ecology – Headwaters Celebration
An evening of stories, music, and song exploring the cultural expressions of the upper reaches of the River Findhorn Watershed; from the source to the Streens.
Presented by Findhorn Watershed Initiative Human Ecology Researchers in Residence Raghnaid Sandilands & Mairi McFadyen.
River Connections: Film, at Fornighty Hall
An opportunity to watch Riverwoods, the beautiful and inspiring feature-length documentary created by charity SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, which tells the story of an inextricable relationship between fish and forest.
River Connections: Music, at Edinkillie Hall
Join us for an informal sharing of music ‘in the round’ with local poet/singer Andrea Turner, singer-songwriter Shirley Barr, and ecologist and songwriter Will Boyd Wallis, performing songs inspired by nature, the River Findhorn, its wider landscapes and wildlife.
River Connections: Walk - Mains of Sluie
A rare opportunity to soak up a gently facilitated journey along the River Findhorn, designed to help create perspective and deepen our sense of connection with the river, its wildlife, and the natural world.
River Connections: Walk - Meads of St John
A rare opportunity to soak up a gently facilitated journey along the River Findhorn, designed to help create perspective and deepen our sense of connection with the river, its wildlife, and the natural world.
River Connections: Walk - Mains of Sluie
A rare opportunity to soak up a gently facilitated journey along the River Findhorn, designed to help create perspective and deepen our sense of connection with the river, its wildlife, and the natural world.
River Connections: Walk - Meads of St John
A rare opportunity to soak up a gently facilitated journey along the River Findhorn, designed to help create perspective and deepen our sense of connection with the river, its wildlife, and the natural world.
River Connections: Elders, Strathdearn 60+ Group
This series of short trips by Wild Things provides local residents aged 60+ with an opportunity to explore the River Findhorn and its wildlife.
River Connections: Elders, Findhorn 60+ Group
This series of short trips by Wild Things provides local residents aged 60+ with an opportunity to explore the River Findhorn and its wildlife.