Incredible Insects teaching resource
Incredible Insects – a free educational resource for primary and secondary to celebrate National Insect Week in June. This resource gets young people exploring their school grounds looking for insects and learning about their habitats. It uses the Nature Discovery Map Scotland , a digital mapping toolkit adaptable for any age and [...]
How a museum does No Mow May
Discover how the National Museum of Scotland has been taking part in No Mow May for the last five years. This has had a 'mind blowing' boost in insect biodiversity, as well as a huge impact on people and nature. Read the full story here. This includes a great video. [...]
greenspace scotland e bulletin May 2025 out now
Packed with news, events and funding – find all bulletins here. News includes Major urban forestry projects announced by Future Woodlands Scotland, which includes urban schools in Scotland. Scottish projects includes Polkemmet Country Park Bug Towers in West Lothian – great for insects and encouraging children’s natural play!
Ecofriendly hazards
This thought-provoking post on Scottish Pollinators (14 April 2025) explores the benefits of wind turbines but also potential impacts on some species, including flying insects.
Habitat management for invertebrates
This Field Studies Council (FSC) blog includes an introduction to why management is needed for wildlife. Pete Boardman's talk delves into some specific examples of habitat management in the UK, primarily focused on invertebrates species.
The state of nature – insect facts
This post in Scottish Pollinators (28 October 2021) discusses the latest biodiversity crisis evidence report. It explores the facts (and misinformation) around insect population statistics and trends. Given that about 90% of all species of animals in the world are insects, assessments of the state of nature require a finger [...]
