By Angela Clark Recycling has become a big part of everyday life. We are more aware of the harm discarded rubbish causes to the environment, our well-being and wildlife. People are always looking for ways to help the battle against pollution. Sometimes it takes just one … [Read more...] about Waste Opportunities
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Cula and the Gang
by Andy Devine The hard work of litter pickers Cula Murphy and members of the Friends of Leven River Valley has been recognised by SUSTRANS Scotland with a national award. Inspired by an ‘Adopt a Road’ scheme in Ireland, Cula contacted West Dunbartonshire Council’s Greenspace … [Read more...] about Cula and the Gang
Walk This Way: The Nuthatch – A Sight to Behold
Words & Photo by James C. Duncan With its unique call, dashing black eyestripe and unusual agility, the little nuthatch is a sight to behold! February is a good month to find a nuthatch, as they are noisy at this time of year and the trees are bare. The south avenue, … [Read more...] about Walk This Way: The Nuthatch – A Sight to Behold
Value in Volunteering – Dominique Di Santo
Dominique Di Santo, 30, is a swimming teacher from Dumbarton. He started volunteering with Friends of Dumbarton Foreshore during lockdown and is a regular on their local litter picks. “I was doing litter picks by myself and putting photos up on Facebook to show … [Read more...] about Value in Volunteering – Dominique Di Santo
Bumper Crops for Balloch Gardeners
Tucked behind the safe haven of Lomond Parish Church, Lomond Community Gardens & Allotments is a gardener’s delight. Established in 2013 when the Church was awarded the Bronze Eco Congregation Award, the first plots were offered to those on the Alexandria Allotments’ … [Read more...] about Bumper Crops for Balloch Gardeners