Bright Green Nature is a nature restoration charity based in the Scottish Borders.
We are thrilled to launch our new website with a special gift for you – a Mindful Minute from Deer Park. Please take a moment to pause, breathe, and immerse yourself in the peace of this beautiful place. Notice how it makes you feel and let nature’s calm inspire you.
Our aim is to empower and enable communities to protect nature in the places they love and to restore and protect rare and vulnerable habitats.
We work exclusively at small scale and grass roots level, working alongside communities to restore the places that they value.
We rely on the help of our valued volunteers and partners to achieve our ambitions.
Get in touch to learn how you can join us and help to make a difference.
We restore and protect the health and resilience of natural ecosystems, by:
Restoring, protecting and connecting habitats to conserve and improve abundance and resilience of native biodiversity
Restoring and protecting ecosystem function, health and resilience
Supporting and conducting research into ecosystem restoration practices; dissemination and interpretation of results to benefit nature and people
We connect and engage people with nature, by:
Improving the connectivity of people with Nature so that they are motivated to protect it
Making nature accessible to all; reaching new audiences through using nature to connect with people in innovative ways
Connecting people with their natural and cultural heritage to understand its importance in shaping how we understand nature and how we live with nature in the future
Empowering communities and individuals to learn new nature based skills and knowledge, to improve wellbeing and employability
We're excited to launch our new presentation about rewilding, which is titled Nature Restoration in the Borders and Beyond.
Our first showing will be at Stow (kindly hosted by Green Stow) on the 11th of September - see details on the attached poster.
This is your opportunity to find out more about what rewilding really means and how it can impact on both nature and people in your area. Those who attend will get updates on what is already happening in the Borders, whilst learning more about various topics - from wetland restoration to missing species reintroductions. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers (and deeper discussions afterwards) as well as tips on how you can get involved.
If you'd like us to visit a venue near you - just send us a message on here - or email fraser@brightgreennnature.org
🔥 Wildfires are making headlines – but what can we do locally?
Join us at The Haining on Wednesday 27 August for an important evening on wildfire risk in the Scottish Borders – and how nature restoration can help.
👨🚒 Hear from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on the risks wildfires pose to our grasslands
🌿 Learn from our team about the ecological perspective and how rewilding can reduce fire risk
🥾 Optional outdoor walk in Deer Park to see nature-based solutions in action (wear sturdy footwear – paths may be muddy and there’s a stile to climb)
Whether you’re a local resident, land manager, or just curious about protecting our landscape, this event is for you.
📍 Where: The Haining, Selkirk
📅 When: 27 August, 10am-1pm
🎟️ Free to attend – but spaces are limited!
👉 Sign up now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildfire-mitigation-tickets-1996447644648?aff=oddtdtcreator
🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team as Project Coordinator – Future Voices for Nature 🌟
Are you passionate about empowering young people and connecting them with nature? Bright Green Nature is looking for a dedicated Project Coordinator to lead our exciting Future Voices for Nature programme across the Scottish Borders!
🌿 What you’ll do:
Work directly with young people (aged 8–24) to deliver nature-based activities, outdoor learning, and leadership opportunities
Support volunteering, training, and creative projects that build confidence, skills, and wellbeing
Help shape a youth-led programme that gives young voices a platform to champion nature and their communities
📍 Location: Melrose (with work across the Scottish Borders)
⏰ Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
💷 Salary: £24,960 per annum (£14,976 pro rata)
📅 Contract: Fixed term until 30 September 2027
🗓️ Closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young people, is organised, and is committed to making a positive impact for nature and communities.
