Over 70 school children from Hayshead Primary attended a STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers event yesterday in a bid to ignite young minds and inspire them to take up careers in the industry.

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Great to see this Angus project being shared as good practice on a UK wide stage
#angus #naturerestoration #climatechange #adaptation #biodiversity

Today is Earth Day 2024 🌍! EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in their commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040.
#EarthDay2024
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It has been wonderful to see coots and other birds beginning to nest recently. Remember to give nature the space it needs to thrive and avoid disturbing birds nesting in public places like our town ponds. Angus Council

Finalising our response to Net Zero Scotland #adaptation plan consultation today #snap3
Some interesting conversations happening across Angus Council Services and lots of action on the ground
#climatechange #Angus #adaptation

Did you know brown hares are great athletes? Reaching up to speeds of 40 mph, they are one of the fastest land mammals in Scotland! 🐰

It's the prime time to spot brown hares ‘boxing’ in open grassy fields near woodland fringes or hedgerows.

Great to see the Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve saltpans restoration funded by Angus Council Nature Restoration Fund in 2022/23 functioning as a connected wetland today.. 5.3m high tide.. very high and not quite high tide when pic taken!
#montrose basin #Angus #riversouthesk #montrose #NRF

Join Osias Meuk this Thursday (4th April) to learn how you can help wildlife in your garden and how to add your pollinator patch to their B-lines map, contributing to their Insect Super Highways!
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#ReedbedRestoration was completed Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve recently. Plots were cut at intervals in a priority area of Millburn Reedbed to restore the habitat which supports many nationally rare birds and a diverse range of invertebrates. #NatureRestoration Angus Council

Congratulations to South Esk Catchment who will be delivering this exciting Angus Glens project over the next two years 🌿🌎💧
#Naturerestoration #climatechange
#Adaptation #Angus
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The team and Angus Council elected members learnt about Forestry and Land Scotland Glen Prosen site last week. The Angus Glens will soon have an area wide land management plan and will at a crucial role in mitigating climate impacts and biodiversity loss.
#Angus #ClimateActionNow #nature

Earth Hour is tonight - 8.30pm🌍!
Switch off your world for an hour to show your support for the climate and nature emergency.

Let us know how you mark Earth Hour by tagging us at #EarthHourAngus

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It’s Earth Hour on Saturday the 23 March at 8.30pm – switch off your world for an hour to show your support for the climate and nature emergency.

Visit the WWF website below for more info and let us know what action you will be taking! #EarthHourAngus

wwf.org.uk/scotland/earth…

Reedbed habitat restoration at the Curlie pond in Montrose is now complete. There is now a greater area of open water to support the many species that rely on this wildlife haven in the town. #Montrose #NatureRestoration Angus Council

Its Earth Hour on Saturday, 8.30pm 🌍
Give an hour to the Earth - what are you going to do?!
Let us know how you mark Earth Hour by tagging us at
#EarthHourAngus
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The Floodmobile Angus Roadshow is in Forfar today (18 March) at the Forfar Guide Hall/Myre Car Park until 7pm.

Pop along to get advice and ideas on flood protection, equipment and insurance from Angus Council, Flood Mary, Scottish Flood Forum, SSEN and the fire service.

#EarthHourScotland is less than 2 weeks away!
Let us know what you have planned...?! 🌍
#EarthHourAngus