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Investing in young people, today

12th December 2018, by Tracy Lambert

Word has been going around the campfire about the great work Cumbernauld Living Landscape has been doing with young people of the town. So much so that we were invited to an event called Investing in Young People; Investing in our Environment by the Central Scotland Green Network Trust. I invited the Achieve students from Greenfaulds High School to come along…

Creating Natural Connections, Education and community, Events

Bugworts arrives at St Maurice’s Pond

24th October 2018, by Tracy Lambert

This Saturday sees the first ever visit from Bugworts Academy of Witches, Warlocks and Wacky Wildlife and we are soooooo excited. The tickets have been snapped up quicker than you can say Sellius Oootius with additional slots being added due to demand. Potential students and families will begin their visit to Prof. Mini Bugonnagal Hunter’s office for registration before exploring…

General, Events, Creating Natural Connections

Bugworts comes to St Maurice’s Pond this Hallowe’en

10th October 2018, by Tracy Lambert

Recently Alba Scoticus, headteacher of Bugworts Academy of Witches, Warlocks and Wacky Wildlife, got in touch and asked if we would like to host an event at North Lanarkshire Council’s St Maurice’s Pond this year as there is a magical connection to the water and woodlands of the site. Well we jumped at the chance! For the past few years…

Creating Natural Connections, General, Education and community, Events

The Big Butterfly Count

1st August 2018, by Paul Barclay

I’ve got a simple rule in my daily life. When Sir David Attenborough tells me to do something I do it! You may have seen the great man on various media channels over the last few weeks promoting something called the Big Butterfly Count, a national scheme to try and record the numbers of butterflies that are living alongside us.…

Species and habitats, Volunteering, Tips and advice, Events, Wild Ways Well

Riggfest 2018

18th July 2018, by Paul Barclay

Cumbernauld Living Landscape was represented at Riggfest last week, a youth outdoor learning festival at Palacerigg. We had a great time with the young people, playing a variety of simple team building games and building woodland shelters. The kids were full of energy and enthusiasm – and the sun was shining which always helps! I was impressed with how well…

Education and community, Volunteering, Events, Creating Natural Connections, Wild Ways Well

Nature Ninjas

2nd May 2018, by Paul Barclay

The Nature Ninjas will be making an appearance at St Maurice’s Pond this coming Sunday 6th May. These intrepid volunteers can be found on the first Sunday of every month in reserves, and parks all over the town giving up their time, energy and skills for nature. Despite what Hollywood might tell you a Ninja comes in all shapes and…

Events, Wildlife reserves, Wild Ways Well, Volunteering

We invite you to see our unveiled plans

14th March 2018, by Tracy Lambert

Over the past few months, Cumbernauld Living Landscape has been carrying out a lot of consultations about the towns green spaces and the community groups who use them. Thank you to everyone who has taken part and helped us to understand your views about the local green spaces in the town. In the background expert consultants have been out looking at the…

Appeals and campaigns, Creating Natural Connections, Education and community, Projects, News, Events

Wild Ways Well Returns

7th February 2018, by Paul Barclay

Cumbernauld Living Landscape’s Wild Ways Well project is back! Thanks to backing from the Green Infrastructure Fund and Transport Scotland we’ll be offering a brand new programme of walks and conservation activities, and of course the essential cup of tea brewed over an outdoor kettle, throughout 2018. Our free Thursday afternoon sessions are open to anyone who feels they might…

Wild Ways Well, Projects, Events, Wildlife reserves

Consultation for Cumbernauld Green Route

23rd January 2018, by Cumbernauld LL

A new route to improve the link between Abronhill and the town centre through Kildrum and Carbrain is being proposed and the local community are invited to have their say at a special consultation event next month. Cumbernauld Living Landscape and Central Scotland Green Network Trust (CSGNT) have been working for the last two years with community partners to develop…

Education and community, Projects, Events

Finding our community’s voice

10th January 2018, by Tracy Lambert

As part of the development phase for our Heritage Lottery Fund supported Creating Natural Connections project I will be spending a lot of time out and about talking to groups, schools and residents in the run up to submitting our final funding application. My aim is to ask you what do you need to help you enjoy your green spaces of…

General, Education and community, Projects, Events, Creating Natural Connections

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