By Rose Harvie Nearing the end of the gardening and growing season, it is time to plan for next year, and also to enjoy some of this year’s crops. Hopefully, your spuds are carefully tucked up in a frost-free shed or outhouse. You may also have had a good crop of onions … [Read more...] about Let’s Grow West Dunbartonshire
Environment
Reds Return
Words and Photos by James C Duncan In Scotland, one of our most iconic mammals has returned to its former site in Balloch Castle Country Park after an absence of more than 50 years! Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) were once a common sight in the park. After the great … [Read more...] about Reds Return
WALK THIS WAY – Butterflies & Moths Need Your Help
Words & Photos by James Duncan Butterflies and moths are far less common than they were 40 years ago and you don’t need to look hard to find out why. Many species are in serious decline, as their countryside habitat has been lost to industrial and housing … [Read more...] about WALK THIS WAY – Butterflies & Moths Need Your Help
Waste Opportunities
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
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