This year, the Big River Watch takes place from 24th - 30th April, and those who would like to take part only need to spend 15 minutes watching the river, as well as (optionally) testing the water quality for nitrate and phosphate levels.

Tracy Starks, of the Galloway Fisheries Trust (GFT), delivered a talk about the Trust's work in tackling Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) at Parton Village Hall on March 19th, as part of the Glenkens Community Spaces Network's 'Citizen Science' talks programme.

Join the Glenkens Community Spaces Network at Mossdale Village Hall on 17th February for a fascinating presentation on The Winter Sky given by Alistair Scobie, a Trustee of the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory.

The Glenkens & District Trust, working in partnership with Foundation Scotland, has announced an £18,000 award to Glenkens Community Arts Trust to continue supporting the Glenkens Community Spaces Network and The Glenkens Hub throughout 2026.