Community led tourism event this afternoon today in Brechin 2-5pm
#Brechin #Angus

Great to see that the smallest of changes to a man made pond can make a big difference for nature.. new species for the site #tuftedduck ..can’t wait to see how the #wildflower meadow in the foreground blooms this summer 🐝 #montrose #spacefornature #Angus
#pondlife #NRF

We’re excited to announce a £370,000 fund to support climate adaptation in the National Park 🌱

Open to businesses, land managers, farmers, community bodies and more - we’re interested in projects that take positive action in addressing climate change ➡️ cairngorms.co.uk/park-authority…

Join our free transformative Integrating Trees Network (ITN) event in the Angus glens of Rottal Estate. From biodiversity enhancement, to carbon sequestration and more, Dee Ward talks about how these projects are shaping the future of the estate. Book ➡️ tinyurl.com/2umvuebd

There are now more than 70 events listed for the Tayside Biodiversity Festival across Tayside this June. The team are leading some with partners and look forward to seeing you next month 😊🌎🐝🌿🦋

'There’s nothing quite like sitting in a beach café in Montrose and watching your coffee shake as the highest tide of the decade crashes into the sea defences.'

Kate Munro, Angus Climate Hub, reflects on climate impacts in the local area: sccan.scot/blog/coffee-cu…

#ClimateCrisis

Join Scotland's Agritourism Monitor Farms Programme for their next meeting on Tuesday 21 May at Charleton Fruit Farm & Arbikie Distillery. The focus of the meeting is on recruiting, training & retaining staff.

See the agenda and register at eventbrite.co.uk/e/recruiting-t….

#NoMowMay is a great opportunity to support nature in our gardens and community spaces. If you're taking part, you can register your space with Plantlife to help build a picture of the impact the movement is having for nature. plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/no-m… #Nature Angus Council

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.

Read more 👉 angus.gov.uk/news/angus_pri…

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