Category: Projects

Looking for funding?

, by Cumbernauld LL
Looking for funding towards environmental improvements in your local area? Greggs are distributing the money raised through the carrier bag tax to small groups and school who wish to improve their local environment. You can find out more here -  https://www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/large-environmental-grants Grants range from £2500 to £10,000 and all projects must benefit the environment.

Natural Connections – Learning from others

, by Cumbernauld LL
Lochinver preschooler's identifying their next scavenger hunt item Last week, we had a visit to our sister programme Coigach and Assynth Living Landscape based in Lochinver, Sutherland.  The Coigach and Assynt Living Landscape project covers a vast area of mainly small townships and crofts with a population of 1200, a huge comparison to the Cumbernauld Living Landscape which covers a much smaller area but a larger population of 55,000 plus. 

Green route design event – register now!

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Cumbernauld Green Routes feasibility project is looking to transform the centre of Cumbernauld and its links to surrounding communities by creating green routes which are accessible, safe and enjoyable. Register now for the design event to help shape the solutions to reconnect Cumbernauld's green network.

Natural Connections – A connection with nature

, by Cumbernauld LL
We had a cook out last week for the last Natural Connections workshop for the term with the students of St Maurice’s High School.  The lads instantly took up the primal challenge of cooking outdoors (man vs fire – safely and responsibly!) to supply the other students with amazing bacon butties.  We were surrounded by a sea of smiles as the students, in the pouring rain with a cup of tea in one hand and butties in the other got stuck in. 

Natural Connections – Progress update

, by Cumbernauld LL
Over the past few months the Natural Connections project has been working with 4th year high school students to raise their awareness and understanding of their Natural Heritage. Through practical sessions it is building their confidence and will give them transferable skills for future employment. This year 45 students from two local high schools, St Maurice’s and Greenfaulds, are participating. Next year a further two schools will will take part.

Sunday sessions volunteers needed

, by Cumbernauld LL
The Natural Connections project has set up a regular Sunday group and is looking for new volunteers. The group meets on the first Sunday of every month to carry out practical conservation tasks at St Maurices Pond, Cumbernauld Glen and Ravenswood Local Nature Reserve.  These activities are open to all and no previous experience is required as training will be provided.

Natural Connections – Autumn as a time of change

, by Cumbernauld LL
Autumn is my favourite season and I can say that with some confidence after the summer we had! With autumn now in full swing it is a time of many changes as wildlife and people alike are getting ready for the coming winter. It is, for me too, a time of great change as I start my new job as Cumbernauld Community Engagement Assistant.

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