My internship with the Scottish Wildlife Trust in Ayrshire
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Well, time sure does fly when you’re having fun! Since November last year, I have been working alongside Harry Richards, the Trust’s Community Engagement Officer in Ayrshire, as part of …
Volunteering with the Scottish Wildlife Trust
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For the past three years the Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed volunteers through the European Voluntary Service (now known as the European Solidarity Corps). This Erasmus funded project allows young …
My first month
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One month ago I started my new life in Inverness, thanks to my European Solidarity Corps long-term position with the Scottish Wildlife Trust, after my four weeks here, I can …
First steps into nature conservation – Could 2019 be your year?
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Paul Anderson reflects upon his experience in 2018 as a Species Protection Officer, monitoring osprey at Loch of the Lowes. “It is 6 am and the Loch is starting to …
Looking for a new challenge- from retirement to volunteering!
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A few months ago my wife Elisabeth joined me in retirement. I retired from lecturing Mathematics almost five years ago and Elisabeth from primary school teaching last Easter. With the …
Volunteering & amazing results at Handa Island
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I would like to share my experience on Handa Island. My name is Erika and I am volunteering with the Scottish Wildlife Trust on an Erasmus+ funded European Voluntary Service …
How We Protect Native Woodlands
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This week on the reserve our team of volunteers have been helping to remove some non-native vegetation. Much of conservation today is focused on invasive plants and trees that out-compete …
One last blog
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I think I have one of the best-positioned desks ever. If I am inside working on something I can watch what’s going on outside whether that be the daily occurrence …
My EVS placement in Scotland
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I would like to share my experiences about a magical and fantastic place in our world. I hope you will enjoy it, but first let me introduce myself. I am …