The end of an incredible experience
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As July begins my summer internship at Falls of Clyde is coming to an end and it’s been the perfect way to start my summer after leaving university. It has …
Three cheers to our volunteers!
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Seeing as its Volunteers Week I wanted to dedicate this blog to all of Jupiter’s helpers. Jupiter wouldn’t be such a wonderful place to work without the tireless efforts from …
Have you ever seen a badger?
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Scotland’s national badger hub is a partnership between the Trust and fellow conservation charity Scottish Badgers. based at Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre in New Lanark. Over 100 …
Osprey Watch Staff and Volunteers
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Osprey watch 2018 was supported by nearly 40 volunteers and staff. The 24 hour watch over 44 days saw a total of 1056 man hours to provide the security and …
An Update on Our Chicks
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With the sun shining, bank holiday visitors streaming in, and of course our chicks hatching, Lowes has become a hive of activity this week. Incase you’ve missed anything, here’s a …
Duke of Edinburgh Award (Volunteering)
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Over the years we have been privileged to meet a lot of enthusiastic young people while they do their Volunteering part of either Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh …
A day in the life of a European volunteer
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Volunteer Paula Sánchez Zulueta from Spain completed a year-long Erasmus+ funded European Voluntary Service placement with the Trust. She outlines a typical day during her placement. Hi, my name is Paula. …
Farewell from the Assistant Rangers!
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As the leaves are turning golden and the nights are drawing in, the summer season is drawing to a close, marking the end of our time here as Assistant Rangers. …
Opportunities for Young People
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Over the year, we have volunteer places for young people at the Visitor Centre. These can be privately arranged or through organisations like Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze, Silver or Gold …
A week on Handa Island
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The Trust is supported by more than 1000 volunteers every year. Maria Solé from Spain is working with our Tayside team on a year-long Erasmus+ funded European Voluntary Service placement. …