Sponsored Editorial West Dunbartonshire Environment Trust, operating locally as ‘The Environment Trust’ is a local charity which aims to tackle disadvantage and improve individual and community wellbeing through environmental regeneration. The Trust works in partnership with … [Read more...] about Trust The Trust – Sponsored Editorial
Environment
Nature In Crisis, How Can We Help?
Words and Photos by James Duncan Nature is declining at an unprecedented speed. Whenever I speak to naturalists of my own generation, an almost universal pessimism about the future prevails. They see all too clearly just how much wildlife we have lost in the past few … [Read more...] about Nature In Crisis, How Can We Help?
School Takes Eco Action
Words by Addison Noble & Grace McGrath S3 students Photos from Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School Our Lady and Saint Patrick’s High School in Dumbarton is one of many establishments working to make a difference in our environment and to our world. The many … [Read more...] about School Takes Eco Action
The First Sign of Spring
Words and Photos by James Duncan After the long dark days of winter it is wonderful to see one of the first signs of spring appearing in our parks and gardens - the snowdrop. Its scientific name is Gallanthus. This means ’milk flower’ and the common snowdrop we normally … [Read more...] about The First Sign of Spring
Beavers Return
by Harvey Smart Photos by Katie Kennedy & courtesy of the Beaver Trust Loch Lomond has once again become home to a species which has been absent from the area for nearly 400 years. Early this year a family of beavers was introduced into the Aber Burn, a water way in … [Read more...] about Beavers Return