Words & Photos by Breeze Clydesider contributor Breeze shares where and why we can all enjoy some of West Dunbartonshire's native trees in this series of short articles. The Magnificent Ash Balloch Castle Country Park is a place of great beauty and natural wonders. I … [Read more...] about Stories of our Native Trees
Environment
Where Are All the Butterflies?
Words & Photos by Jim Duncan This year we had a cool and wet start to Spring, and you may have noticed the lack of insects throughout the area. Most noticeable was the near absence of butterflies. Species usually a common sight, such as large and small whites, small … [Read more...] about Where Are All the Butterflies?
Knowetop Needs You!
Words & Photos by Natalie Macdonald A community farm and wildlife initiative is looking for helpers to keep the site in tip-top condition. Knowetop charity has over 15 acres of land in Castlehill which is being transformed into a nature haven for both the local community … [Read more...] about Knowetop Needs You!
For the Love of Scotland’s Oak Trees
Words and photo by Breeze Oaks have provided people with materials for so much over many, many centuries. Ships, houses, carts and wheels, furniture, fuel for stoves and warmth, to name just a few. Yet apparently most people in Scotland can’t identify an oak tree. This … [Read more...] about For the Love of Scotland’s Oak Trees
Guarding the Leven
Words & Photos by Harvey Smart It’s an overcast, warm and muggy day and the River Guardians volunteer group is down at the Millburn burn, a tiny stream running down from the hills above the Vale, through Renton, before entering the Leven just behind the Vale Academy. At … [Read more...] about Guarding the Leven