GCAT has recently been awarded funding to develop a nature restoration strategy for the Glenkens. Working with farmers and land managers, this will set out how the landscape could change over the next ten years to improve it for nature and people.
Summer events designed for both under 8-year-olds or over 8-year-olds, and aim to give our region’s young people the ability to enjoy and better understand our Coastal Woodlands.
Galloway Rivers Trust (formerly Galloway Fisheries Trust) are raising awareness of invasive non-native plant species (INNS) affecting coastal environments and to ask for your assistance in reporting any sightings.
This summer, a new international exchange will link the Glenkens with Sülz in Cologne, Germany, exploring what keeps volunteers showing up and how shared spaces shape community life.
RISE OPEN 2026 is now open for submissions from visual artists under 25 living in Dumfries & Galloway. This is a FREE opportunity for emerging artists working across 2D and 3D visual art.
Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors? Join the Loch Ken Junior Rangers and take part in an exciting programme of practical conservation activities, outdoor skills this summer.
The Glenkens Hub Newsletter rounds up news and events in the Glenkens every two months. If you’ve any comments or suggestions, please get in touch, email: glenkenshub@hotmail.com.
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