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 were delighted to be invited along to Beyond Earlston drop-in session last night to chat to the young people about red squirrel conservation and to make plans for our Summer sessions! Great discussions were had around a nature-themed game of 'Hues and Clues' and the young people were a great help in checking through the trail camera footage from our local squirrel feeders. We're really looking forward to the Summer programme now! 💚🐿️🌳
Bright Green Nature is part of the Red Squirrel Recovery Network - a multi partner, super landscape scale project working to safeguard red squirrel populations in southern Scotland and northern England. The project is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Last week we delivered an Outdoor Learning Session to the amazing Walkerburn Youth Group. The session focused on the inter-connectedness of nature, and in particular, the importance of deadwood.
Much of the time was spent looking for bugs (kids do LOVE bugs) and fungi, and chatting about the roles they all play within their own ecosystems. One highlight was when one of the kids found a common cockchaffer (May bug) - a very large type of beetle that is rare in this part of the world. Another highlight was when they received their well deserved certificates at the end of the evening.
We’re incredibly proud of this fantastic group of young people.
Yesterday, some of our Junior Rangers attended the YouthBorders #2026LEADAwards, and we’re delighted to share that Bright Green Nature’s Junior Rangers won the Green Award!
Over the last 18 months, they have carried out biological surveys, organised community events, run their own stalls at our BioBlitz, and contributed to a wide range of environmental projects. Their enthusiasm, commitment, and willingness to get involved has been truly inspiring.
It has been a privilege to watch each of them grow in confidence, develop new skills, and become effective advocates for environmental issues affecting our local community.
Every one of them brings a unique perspective and set of strengths. Together, they have created an inspiring and unstoppable team capable of making a real difference.
Congratulations to all of our Junior Rangers—you should be immensely proud of what you have achieved.