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Our mission is to sustainably maintain, enhance, and promote the coast and countryside of Argyll and the Isles. ACT now, enjoy forever.

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Low income in Argyll and Bute with a heat pump at home? @PovertyAlliance wants to hear from you at a research workshop, in Inveraray on Tues 6 Oct or online later in October. £70 voucher plus travel and childcare support. Contact [email protected]

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Our September ABCAN newsletter is out! Climate cinema, oyster and rainforest regeneration at West Loch Tarbert, our Food Resilience webinar series, the Great British Beach Clean and a first look at Echoes to Action.
Read it here: https://t.co/MmnbFCoLyB
#ClimateAction

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

We were delighted to welcome Jenni Minto MSP, Scotland's Rainforest Champion, to the Hub for Argyll Rainforest Network Day. She later commended @ASRainforest and our West Cowal Recording project in Parliament 🌳
Watch the debate here: https://t.co/lHofRCeoH0
#ScotlandsRainforest

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Lucy joined a Butterfly Conservation event last week looking at how Argyll farms manage grassland for the Marsh Fritillary. Light cattle grazing over sheep, uneven tussocky ground, and scabious-rich meadows are the winning combination 🦋

#ScotlandsRainforest #PeatlandACTION

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

⏰ Applications close Monday, don't miss out! Muddy boots, big smiles, we'd love you to join us outdoors!

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

We're recruiting! MAKI Pups Outdoor Nursery needs a Practitioner or Senior Practitioner in Lochgilphead. All levels welcome.
Apply by Mon 14 Sept: https://t.co/rKswKBDrnV
#outdoorlearning #Argyll

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Event | Walking and Talking Trees

Reidchalmai Croft, Rogart, Sutherland - Tuesday 20 October.

Discover how Fran Lockhart and Mark Foxwell are using woodland grazing and woodland creation to support a resilient crofting business.

Book your free place: https://t.co/EyYye8jPiu

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

ABCAN is launching Food Resilience in Our Changing Climate webinar series. First up, 22 Sept: deer management & rainforest regeneration with Stephen Sloss from Forest, Field and Glen, and our Rainforest Manager Ian Dow.
Free, online: https://t.co/ptJBUd18LX
#ScotlandsRainforest

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Last month Heather joined volunteers at Torridon NNR to remove invasive western red cedar, then spent the afternoon with Sophie from Our Rainforest Futures making cyanotype & relief prints from natural materials. Conservation meets creativity 🌿
#ScotlandsRainforest

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🚴 If you need a bicycle to help you get to work, interviews or training, we can help. Our reCycle scheme provides a free refurbished bike, helmet, lock and lights. Please share with anyone who might benefit. [email protected]

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

We're recruiting! MAKI Pups Outdoor Nursery needs a Practitioner or Senior Practitioner in Lochgilphead. All levels welcome.
Apply by Mon 14 Sept: https://t.co/rKswKBDrnV
#outdoorlearning #Argyll

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Seeds, Stories, Coille-Uisge 🌰 Join us for a guided seed collecting walk at Ardfern, with forest folklore, Gaelic plantlore & foraged treats.

📅 Fri 4 Sept, 2-5pm
📍 Ardfern Village Store
Free, book below 👇
https://t.co/0xxsW142mw

#ScotlandsRainforest

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

If you're a farmer curious about how trees could fit into your business, Integrating Trees Network's event at Strathpeffer Community Centre on 23 September is worth a look 👇

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Your farm's future: Trees an option and opportunity?

Strathpeffer - Wed 23 Sept, 10am to 3pm

Explore how trees can support farming businesses. Hear from @SRUC's Davy McCracken and farmer Richard Lockett during a visit to Knockbain Farm.

Book your place: https://t.co/EyYye8jPiu

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Worth a look if you manage farmland in Argyll 🌳

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Walking and Talking Trees: Objectives, options and opportunities for your farm

Portnellan Farm, near Balloch - Thursday 17 September, 10am to 3pm

Join the Scott-Park family to explore how trees can benefit your farm business.

https://t.co/EyYye8jPiu

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Our ABCAN newsletter for August is out now! This month: sustainable food across Argyll and Bute, foraging, regenerative farming, reducing food waste and more.

Read here: https://t.co/9eAZdgfm7h

#Argyll #ABPlacetobe

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Rain or shine, we've been out at the rural shows this August! On Saturday 8 August, Jenni Minto MSP called in to our stand at Mid Argyll Show for a chat about our habitat regeneration work. Thanks to everyone who came by.
#Argyll #argyllrainforest #peatlandrestoration

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Great news! We've been awarded £50,796 by the Drax Foundation to support our Rainforest work in Argyll 🌿 Thank you @DraxFoundation!

Read more: https://t.co/q4iJ9V5Gvx

#ScotlandsRainforest #ArgyllsRainforest

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Great time at #KintyreShow and #MidArgyllShow last week! Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat about peatland regeneration and #ScotlandsRainforest.

Catch us next at Islay Show (13 Aug) and Oban Games (27 Aug).

#Argyll #PeatlandACTION

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Have you been involved in our rainforest work in Argyll? We'd love to hear from you. The survey takes just 5 minutes and closes Friday 21 August 👇
https://t.co/ie6aND6n16
📷 Stephen Carter
@ASRainforest
#ScotlandsRainforest #Argyll

[ACT @ACTinArgyll]

Win a £2,000 luxury holiday (or cash alternative) with the Argyll Community Lottery Super Draw 🌴✨ Every ticket bought supports our work across Argyll. Enter here 👉 https://t.co/RzMqelIaoF

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⏰ Closing soon! ABCAN Seed Fund grants of £50–£1,000 for community-led climate action across Argyll & Bute. Apply by 2 August.

🔗 https://t.co/fspx8ZcZ5X

#Argyllandbute #climateaction