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 and environmental learning while working towards the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA) Junior Ranger Award.

As part of the community engagement program at Carsphairn Community Woodland, we will be hosting woodland nature activities alongside the monthly volunteering days, with lots of fun activities to get involved in.

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.

Andy Kaye is combining a love for the outdoors and technology to bring local Glenkens trails to a wider audience.

Local photographer, Duncan McNaught, has landed another prestigious national award, taking first place in the Botanical category in the Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2022.