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
Yesterday I attended an awards ceremony at St Peter's Primary School in Galashiels, where every child in P7 (26 children in total) was receiving their John Muir Awards Certificate. Their teacher (Richard Bramhall) had signed the class up for this, and it has clearly been a huge success. Every Monday afternoon the whole class has spent most of their time outdoors learning about nature - and they have learned a huge amount.
The children were incredibly enthusiastic sharing stories of their experiences, and talking about everything they had seen (and heard) whilst being outdoors. The confidence with which they shared their new found knowledge was striking, and there is no doubt that this is something that will stay with them, and will have an impact on them and on other family members, for many years to come.
We are proud to have supported Richard (and his P7 class), and we presented Richard with a copy of Tom Bowsers book - The Waters of Life, in recognition of his contributions to outdoor learning for the younger generation. He really did go above and beyond!
🌿🐿️🏫213 EVENTS IN JUST 6 MONTHS🌿🐿️🏫
Our brilliant engagement team has been busy connecting with communities, schools, volunteers, young people, and landowners across a fantastic mix of projects. Thank you to everyone who has been part of it — and a huge thank you to the team and our funders for making it all happen. 💚
🐝 🐜 🐞 National Insect Week is a great time to celebrate the amazing array of insects that call Deer Park home. From busy pollinators to tiny hidden creatures, these often overlooked species play a vital role in keeping our rewilding site full of life and natural balance.
🪲This beautiful video by Lisa McLeish offers a glimpse of the fascinating insect world all around us and reminds us just how important these small creatures are to healthy habitats.
😎Relax, sit back, and enjoy a mindful minute of minibeasts!
😯Favourite insect fact: one in every three mouthfuls of food depends on insect pollination.
🐛Why not share a few of your own insect snaps in the comments below? 👇
🍀Yesterday a few of the Bright Green Nature staff and ambassadors enjoyed a fantastic learning day at Leith Community Croft: Rewilding Small Spaces by SCOTLAND: The Big Picture.
🐝 We picked up lots of brilliant, practical ideas for bringing more biodiversity into everyday spaces- from adding water in the right places, creating wildlife-friendly edges, and choosing native plants, to leaving leaf and log piles as valuable refuges for insects. We also explored how even a lawn can be made more nature-friendly with a few thoughtful changes.
🌺 A highlight of the day was seeing the wild pump track on the edge of Leith Links- a great example of a space that can be both good for nature and people. It was inspiring to see how small spaces can offer so much potential when they are designed with care and creativity.
Thanks to SBP for such an informative and inspiring session, to the friendly staff at Leith Community Croft, and to our lovely boss Dr Karen Blackport for supporting the team’s learning and development.
