Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre

What’s next for Scotland’s beavers?
26 November 2019

The introduction of European Protected Species status for beavers in May was a historic moment. It followed decades of work by many people within a wide variety of conservation organisations. Despite reaching this milestone, we aren’t complacent. Even though beavers now have protected status, there is still a lot to do to secure a thriving population in Scotland. Much of this work takes place behind the scenes. Over the past two years, we have been working through the Scottish Beaver…

Living Cities: Overstep the line
31 October 2019

The Trust’s Living Cities publication outlines practical actions that can be taken to embed nature into the urban environment. Deryck Irving, Acting Chief Executive of the Central Scotland Green Network Trust and member of our Council of Trustees, explains why administrative boundaries have to be overcome to help deliver benefits for nature at scale.  Natural systems do not respect administrative boundaries. Political boundaries, formed by the lines on a map that separate local authorities and other public bodies, create challenges for…

How to build a hedgehog home
18 October 2019

With hedgehog numbers having fallen by a third in just 10 years, they need all the help they can get. Hedgehogs usually hibernate from late October/early November until March or April, so now is the perfect time to lend them a helping hand by building a hedgehog home in your garden. You will need Hammer and nails 2 metal hinges Soil Dry leaves Straw or dry grass Newspapers Polythene sheeting 20mm untreated FSC plywood boards (birch is ideal!) cut to…

A little break while volunteering
16 October 2019

Scotland, what a wonderful country! I always find ways to be amazed by this country, people and landscapes. I’ve been volunteering with the Scottish Wildlife Trust for six months now through the European Voluntary Services (EVS). I have walked, observed and learned about the different natural reserves of Scotland in the Dundee area, passing through the scenery of the country side and cities. With my work, I have learned so much about wildlife’s preservation and conservation habitats in many ways.…

A summer internship in Ayrshire
15 October 2019

Throughout my internship I’ve gradually settled into the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s routine, even though we tend to do different things every week. Planting wildflowers at Barmill © Daniel McLaughlin I have a new found appreciation on the amount of preparation and work behind the scenes that is necessary to set up each volunteering activity. From reading through action plans to see what needs done, compiling risk assessments and getting equipment looked out in advance, a lot…

Bee-education
11 October 2019

On a crisp and sunny morning, myself Nick and Catherine of the Scottish Wildlife Trust People and Wildlife Team headed out of Edinburgh to Fife to visit Burntisland Primary School to deliver a pollinator workshop. I was really excited to to be able to take part and transmit my passion for protecting wildlife, particularly of our black and yellow striped friends. The school grounds were swarming with children, many accompanied by their parents. The children were visibly excited and the…