…people to help support one of Scotland’s most loved, and most threatened, species. Each sighting enables Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels to target efforts to protect local red squirrel squirrels as well as those still thriving across Scotland’s northern regions. Emma Sheehy added: “With your help, we can make sure Scotland’s core red squirrel populations are protected for generations to come.”… […]
…with volunteers at Crocketford Gala Day You have lots more events coming up, including some information days for potential volunteers. Why should people come along? Our events are designed to be inclusive, informative and fun. There’s a volunteering role for everyone— from helping with the spring surveys to running children’s activities at community events. It all helps to raise awareness… […]
…that an inter-connected, landscape-scale approach to red squirrel conservation is the only way we can ensure the future of our native species, and fortunately there are lots of people who agree with us. In south Scotland, we’re working closely with local community groups to ensure red squirrels are protected in the areas where they most need our help. You don’t… […]
Original Author: Paul McDonald, Project Officer for Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling Paul McDonald, Project Officer for Argyll, the Trossachs and Stirling, has fun in the snow. One of the advantages of my position being three days per week is that I can take advantage of the weather. Today]}** (Tuesday March 3rd), I woke up to discover that several… […]
A local Red Squirrel Group is calling on Dumfries residents to help protect the town’s red squirrels by taking part in a grey squirrel trap-loan scheme. The Lower Nithsdale Red Squirrel Group, in partnership with Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, is asking residents to join a trap-loan scheme that will help prevent Dumfries from becoming a “grey squirrel town”. Participants… […]
…Group at kbt.squirrel@gmail.com Sarah is the Community Engagement Officer for South West Scotland. If you would like to volunteer your time to help the Kirkcudbright Red Squirrel Group, whether you would like to assist with woodland surveys, administrative work or volunteering your time at events, please get in touch with her on 07342 035332 or by email at scooper@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk… […]
…and beyond; and to look ahead to a future of working together to protect one of Scotland’s most iconic species. The online event will include a variety of talks, workshops and networking opportunities, as well as virtual exhibitions from some of our volunteers and partner organisations. Event access Click ‘reset password’ to set a password for the first time. You… […]
…support needs started working in partnership with Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels in 2007. Together, we learnt how to build squirrel feeder boxes for the spring survey, and those of us who were able to put the boxes up in beautiful woodland locations. Helping with important conservation work made us feel so proud and useful. I’m so excited to be part… […]
…monitoring squirrel populations across Scotland since 2004. Sightings from the public are important because they help us measure the impact of our work and decide where to focus our efforts. “Our 2018 sightings map currently shows that while there are still places in the Scottish Borders with healthy red squirrel populations, other areas now have grey squirrel sightings only. However,… […]
