DG Environment Fair

Join us online for our Virtual Dumfries and Galloway Environment Fair, Sunday 31st May 2020. We don't give up, we adapt. #EnvFair2020

[Can You Dig It @GglpArchaeology]

Looking for a new challenge while out on your walks over the next few months?
We're kickstarting another project for you - Are We There Yet.
This one’s a call to hunt out milestones across the Galloway Glens. You can do this on your own or with family/friends.
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[Galloway Glens @gallowayglens]

Next Wednesday afternoon: "Folklore of the Galloway Glens" online event.

Phenomenal levels of interest in this talk being given by Dr Peter Hewitt (@PeterHe83111667), a further round of tickets is being made available - book your free place here: https://t.co/KXr4QDWK2n

[WWT Caerlaverock @WWTCaerlaverock]

Home schoolers! Discover ‘Marvellous Minibeasts’ on the #WWTHomeLearning hub https://t.co/KF60AhsGn2 🐝 With the summer holidays in sight, this is our final week of new learning resources. We hope that they have helped to educate and entertain over the last 3 months!

[Dumfries and Galloway Council @dgcouncil]

Following the First Minister announcement earlier, parts of D&G now have local restrictions in place (see map area in pink). This Scottish Gov decision will have an impact for many of us. Here's a joint statement from NHS & us - https://t.co/9DG4d4aY0P. Stay safe folks #SupportDG

[Galloway Glens @gallowayglens]

Have you booked on to our Viking Tales event tomorrow through Eventbrite? Your Zoom access link will be emailed to you tomorrow morning 😃 @GglpArchaeology

[DG Environment Fair @DGEnvFair]

Nithraid was part of our Virtual Environment Fair. I'm looking forward to their launch today a real natural and cultural journey along the Nith.

[Nithraid River Festival @SaltyCoo]

Our exciting new online project, Source to Sea, launches tomorrow! Join us for a 3-month journey along the River Nith, exploring and celebrating the communities along the way! #Nithraid2020 #Dumfries

[DG Environment Fair @DGEnvFair]

A chance to start a wildflower area in your community

[Galloway Glens @gallowayglens]

Are you a community group in D&G looking for wildflower seed? 👇

[WWT Caerlaverock @WWTCaerlaverock]

Tomorrow morning we release our next set of home-schooling resources 📖 🏡; parent-friendly, curriculum linked materials available on the #WWTHomeLearning hub. This week it’s all about ‘Plastic Planet’ 🥤 🌍 https://t.co/a5IV2zyI4D

[DG Environment Fair @DGEnvFair]

Something to keep you busy this summer

[Galloway Glens @gallowayglens]

#1 Looking for some summer outdoor activities? Keen to deepen your connection with nature? Then join us for our FREE *John Muir Award* programme! This year we're focussing on you achieving the Award by yourself or as a family but we will help! @JohnMuirTrust

[Freelance Ranger @FreelanceRanger]

A1 Today I was in the shade of the woods looking at details and for sign of what was about. This one is pretty easy to spot and is where a red squirrel likes to eat. #LoveDandG #GSABiosphere

[SFP Projects @SfpProjects]

New research is being conducted to look at the role of equity in marine protected area management and the inner #SolwayFirth is one of the study areas chosen.

Check out the picture for details of this anonymous survey and for more information go to; https://t.co/20cHhG7LeH

[Galloway Glens @gallowayglens]

Next Tuesday, 7.30pm, @swseic will be giving a run down of what we can see in gardens and communities, exploring how wildlife records are captured + how you can find out what has been recorded.

Suitable for the whole family, reserve your free place here: https://t.co/kwWhCuR3vu

[DG Environment Fair @DGEnvFair]

Last day today

[SavourTheFlavours @SavourFlavours]

Thank you to everyone who has responded to our survey. More than 1,000 people have now taken part, which is incredible. The survey will remain open till Thursday 18th June. If you haven’t already had your say, the link to the survey is below 👇
https://t.co/QGnC3WCEz8

[Galloway Glens @gallowayglens]

Thanks to all involved in the ‘Bogs & Black Grouse: Back to the Future’ event this evening. Fascinating to hear how important Galloway Peatlands are on the national stage+how Black Grouse can be indicator of habitat health. Included sobering stats of Black Grouse numbers in D&G.

[Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS]

It's #BikeWeekUK! Fancy a cycle to your local forest? Our car parks and mountain biking trails remain closed but why not cycle there for a walk or explore our low level forest roads on two wheels? 🌲🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🌳

Read our top maintenance tips before you go: https://t.co/5Fb9UjQfHP

[Wildside Nature @wildsidenat]

For #30DaysWild why don’t you see if you can find any of this horsetail grass, which was present when #dinosaurs roamed around #Scotland!You can make your #prehistoric scene as I did! Horsetail is a segmented plant, you also try making up your own glasses 👓 out of it! #Edinburgh

[Nithraid River Festival @SaltyCoo]

Two paid opportunities available to work with the Nithraid team this summer! ⬇️

📌 Nithraid Artist Commision Role to reimagine and develop one of the key ritualistic elements of the the festival, the Salty Coo delivery mechanism. Full info: https://t.co/47e2DaOyLk

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[SavourTheFlavours @SavourFlavours]

People of D&G – we need your help! Please take part in our survey to help inform business restart planning. The findings will be used to help businesses plan for reopening in the way that best suits their local community.
Please share widely: https://t.co/QGnC3Wl3HA

[Galloway Glens @gallowayglens]

A reminder that our online June Events continue, including this evening's 'Salmon on the Dee'.
Not seen the programme of events? Click here for full listing and click on each event to reserve your free place: https://t.co/1ooHHB3nl4

[Galloway Glens @gallowayglens]

Many thanks to all who attended the #LochKenAlive event last night.
Our next online event is an absolute cracker, 'Salmon in the Dee', led by our friends at @Galloway_FT - Tuesday night, 7.30, deets below... @DGEnvFair @swseic @IYS_Atlantic @nature_scot @HeritageFundSCO