Category: Education and community

The importance of wildlife monitoring

, by Cumbernauld LL
This month saw a bit of a change with the Sunday Nature Ninja Volunteers, instead of having a good old rummage in the woodlands for litter or fixing paths the Ninjas were learning about wildlife recording. At first everyone was very keen and then a bit later, someone commented that they were finding it boring!  Paul and Louise got them geared up for some environmental art and you can see their brilliant creations on our Facebook page.

Celebrating Living Landscapes at Gardening Scotland

, by Cumbernauld LL
The Gardening Scotland Living Landscape team Last weekend Cumbernauld Living Landscape along with the Edinburgh and Coigach-Assynt Living Landscapes had the pleasure of hosting several stalls at Gardening Scotland at the Ingliston Royal Highland Centre.  We were situated in the Living Garden exhibit alongside the wonderful One Planet Picnic Pocket Gardens designed and built by Eco School students throughout Scotland.

Life in Cumbernauld – what's your experience

, by Cumbernauld LL
This consultation is being carried out in partnership between Cumbernauld Living Landscape, North Lanarkshire Community Learning and Development and Sanctuary Cumbernauld.   We are interested in learning more about your experience of life in Cumbernauld to allow us to improve the services and opportunities that we offer throughout the town. It should take no longer than ten minutes and your participation is greatly appreciated.  

Natural Connections – Planting for the community

, by Cumbernauld LL
The Conservation Volunteers - protecting the trees from deer Very excited to tell you that last Thursday the Tesco, Bags Of Help project at St Maurice’s Pond began.  The Cumbernauld Living Landscape has contracted The Conservation Volunteers to come out to plant the small community orchard and to improve the boardwalk that take you across the pond.

STOP THE PRESS!!!! New Mascot in town

, by Cumbernauld LL
Have you heard the news? We have been in cahoots with a local celebrity, the star of Cumbernauld Greenspaces your local pine marten! Your shy and elusive pine marten Milish with Lily, Primary 6   We asked her if she would like to support us at high falooting events such as our local gala days, schools and project launches.  Our friendly pine marten agreed on under one condition - we had to find a name for her!  We asked local school children to come up with a name that would reflect who she is and and here is the result.

Natural Connections – Woodcarving be of interest to you?

, by Cumbernauld LL
North Lanarkshire Council Countryside Ranger - Davie "The axeman" MacFarlane Just before the Easter break students from Greenfaulds and St Maurice’s high schools were out learning a bit about woodcraft from the North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) Countryside Rangers.  Each student carved a tent peg fashioned out of green ash and hazel rods under the expert tutelage of Davie and Jamie. The students also had a go at using a shave horse and a wood axe.    

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