Scotland’s communities lead the way in local ecosystem restoration with funding boost
Inspiring Scotland share news that Scotland’s landscapes and biodiversity are getting a boost, thanks to the efforts of local communities leading the charge in ecosystem restoration with funding from the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund.
Newsflash – CCF celebrates 4-year milestone!
Since launching in spring 2021, the Clyde Climate Forest (CCF) has planted nearly 3.5 million new trees as a response to the climate and biodiversity crisis. Find out more, including projects by local authority areas. Is there something happening near you?
Nature’s bright future
Scotland’s Nature blog shares stories of 2024’s successful projects supported by the Future Routes Fund. The Future Routes Fund was launched for 11–26-year-olds in 2018 during Scotland’s Year of Young People by ReRoute, Scotland’s youth biodiversity panel. Its mission was to help young people improve their local environment, provide more [...]
iNaturalistUK video for schools and educators
Specifically developed for schools and educators, a new iNaturalistUK video showcasing the purpose and great user features of the iNaturalist app and website for recording wildlife is now available. This has been developed by the National Education Nature Park and the NBN Trust. In Scotland, you could do this alongside [...]
20 May is World Bee Day!
Muddy Faces share World Bee Day news for activities, inspirations and more. Pick up some great tips for small practical resources to make to support our pollinator friends outdoors. This ties in well with these other events: 22 May: International Day for Biodiversity 24 May-1 June: National Children's Gardening Week
City Nature Challenge is back!
The 2025 City Nature Challenge is taking place between Friday 25 April and Monday 28 April and this year a record number of UK cities are taking part. This includes 3 cities in Scotland. Read more to find out whether your city is involved and how to participate. Find out [...]
NBN Awards for Wildlife Recording – deadline 21 April to nominate!
Nominate someone or a group dedicated to recording wildlife in one of seven Award categories before it's too late! One category includes the NBN Young Person’s Award 2025 (open to individuals aged 11-20) Find out more NBN network news April 2025.
Measuring biodiversity: from principles to practice
Checkout this IUCN UK Peatland Programme webinar (24 March 2024) Suitable for tertiary and environmental managers. This is part of FIRNS Biodiversity Crediting for Woodlands and Peatlands
