The first citizen science training event was held at Dalry Town Hall in October. It started with a presentation from SWSEIC support officer Malcolm Haddow and covered different species and habitats in the Glenkens, what signs to look for and how to accurately record a wildlife sighting.

Do you want to play a part in helping nature in the Glenkens? Dalry Community Council (DCC) has received Inspiring Scotland money to explore the possibility of establishing Nature Networks in the Glenkens.

The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership will be competing with other UNESCO Biospheres in the British Isles to collect the most wildlife and nature records in a special ‘BioBlitz’ event on 23rd August, and is inviting local people to take part.

Carsphairn Heritage Initiative, in conjunction with the Glenkens Story are delighted to announce the launch of a new project investigating the ancient sites of Stroanfreggan fort and the nearby Smittons Bridge kerbed cairn!

There is only one apple that is considered ‘native’ to the UK, the Crab Apple (Malus Sylvestris). The Crab Apple’s tendency to hybridise with other, non-native varieties means native, ‘wild’ trees are rare. Previous work has identified that Galloway hosts a major proportion of the UK’s wild Crab Apple Trees.