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Sep 23, 20213 min read

Biosphere Explorers delivers COP26 workshops to local primaries.

This week, Biosphere Explorers project officer Carys has been working with local schools to get pupils outdoors and learning about COP26.

Sep 16, 20213 min read

Biosphere Explorers 2 gets back into schools.

Biosphere Explorers delivered workshops to Crossmichael and Kirkcudbright primaries this week, and visit Castle Douglas primary tomorrow.

Sep 9, 20212 min read

Technique of the Week: Peat Dams

For the third blog in our peatland restoration Technique of the Week series, we're looking at peat dams.

Aug 26, 20214 min read

5 Reasons why Dumfries & Galloway Needs to be in the Climate Action Conversations

D&G is rarely on the climate action radar, but it should be, and here's why.

Aug 20, 20216 min read

The 12 Arguments That Delay Climate Action

The 12 types of discourse which delay climate action in the climate change counter movement.

Aug 11, 20215 min read

The Nature Fix

Communications Officer Carys summarises her recent read 'The Nature Fix' - why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative.

Aug 6, 20213 min read

The Last Galloway Footstep?

The final Galloway Footsteps event “Outside the Home” was a great end to the four-event programme and we review it for today's blog.

Jul 29, 20212 min read

The Summer of Biosphere Explorers 2

With the end of July comes the last of our Biosphere Explorer Summer events. Here's a peek at what we got up to, and what's coming next...

Jul 22, 20211 min read

Behind the Scenes Vlog

We're trying something a little bit different this week. Instead of a blog, we're going behind the scenes and into the office for a vlog.

Jul 14, 20212 min read

The Complex Nature of Peatland Restoration

Anna gives us an update on her peatland restoration work and the most difficult site yet.

Jul 8, 20212 min read

Our Q2 Review

In early April, we looked back at our year so far - we'd been so busy! But what have we been up to since?

Jun 30, 20214 min read

Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence: Into the Future & Outdoor Education

On 21st June 2021 a report on Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) was published by OECD (the Organisation for Economic...

Jun 22, 20213 min read

Farmers and Local Authorities Working Together on the Road to COP26

Farmers are invited to join in the "Farm to Fork" online dialogues which create a space for farmer's voice's to be heard.

Jun 16, 20212 min read

World Refill Day

We all know that we’re plagued with a throwaway culture and that we have a massive plastic problem. World Refill Day is here with solutions.

Jun 8, 20213 min read

World Ocean Day 2021

For World Ocean Day 2021, we want to look at the state of our seas - and bring a hopeful message in amongst the negative headlines.

Jun 5, 20213 min read

The Humble Garden

What gardens and parks have marked your life? Communications and Project Officer Carys reflects on hers for World Environment Day.

Jun 2, 20213 min read

Biosphere Explorers 2: What's New?

Some readers may remember the successful environmental education project Biosphere Explorers. We're excited to launch its continuation!

May 27, 20214 min read

Protect our Precious Peatlands

Beth Otway, a horticulturist and garden writer, shares her thoughts and passion about peatlands and peat-free gardening in this guest blog.

May 21, 20212 min read

Welcoming Anna.

Anna B is our new Peatland ACTION project officer and joined the team this week. We're really excited to introduce her.

May 14, 20212 min read

Technique of the Week: Hagg Reprofiling

The second entry to our new ‘series’ of blogs and content here at CCC is all about hagg reprofiling.