The June 2021 greenspace scotland e-bulletin is out now Read more
June's project of the month is a celebration of young people taking the lead in Alyth and delivering a project in the town centre to improve a space and tackle social isolation. Read more
Over the next decade, 18 million trees will be planted as part of a new Clyde Climate Forest to tackle climate change. Support this ambitious planting pledge through myparkscotland. Read more
New research reveals Scotland's rivers could hold the key to a low carbon future Read more
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Clean Air Day is the UK's largest air pollution campaign, engaging thousands of people at hundreds of events, and reaching millions more through the media. This year Clean Air Day is taking place on 17 June 2021. Read more
The National House Building Council (NHBC) Foundation has partnered with RSPB and Barratt Developments to produce guidance on how the housebuilding industry can incorporate green infrastructure into new-build homes and enhance and protect biodiversity. Read more
A new Summer of Activities Fund for Children & Young People has been launched in Stirling. Read more
Missed the Innovation Summit in Mar or just want to watch again? Films of the sessions, presentations and a summit review are all now available to view at home. Read more
Policy briefing outlining the underlying concepts of nature-based solutions as well a list of strategies and policy recommendations to take nature-based solutions to their full potential. Read more
The theme of I Remember is how artist Alec Finlay, appointed to help create Scotland's covid memorial in Glasgow's Pollok Country Park, will reach out to people. The feedback he receives will help to shape the future design. Read more
It is our shared responsibility to empower Scotland's children to enjoy green spaces for the purposes of playing and learning. Sign up to the outdoor coalition today. Read more
Renowned Scottish artist Alec Finlay has been appointed to lead engagement to create Scotland’s Covid Memorial Read more
The Green Match Fund aimed to raise over £1 million for 113 environmental charities and ended yesterday having raised £1,760,769, including Gift Aid. Read more
We know that greenspaces were vital for helping people through lockdown, but research reveals that access was not equal for all. Read more
Nature Scots first crowdfund closed on 9 May raising an impressive £27,335.00 in donations. Read more
Natural spaces in our towns and cities have lots of benefits: for our mental and physical health, for communities and for the local economy. However, not everyone has equal access to these benefits. This report looks at the evidence on equity in access to urban nature and how we can address it. Read more
After 13 years with greenspace scotland, Ea O'Neill is moving on to take up a new role Read more
Our Festival to celebrate Young Placechangers from across Scotland on 16 and 17 June is open for bookings! It will take place online and have a great mix of presentations, films, workshops and training sessions. Read more
Nature is so central to our psychological and emotional health, that it’s almost impossible to realise good mental health for all without a greater connection to the natural world Read more
We are delighted that Make Space for Girls will be leading a session at the Young People and Place Festival on 16-17 June Read more
An update to the guidance on COVID-19 and community food-growing sites has been published by Scottish Government Read more
The May 2021 greenspace scotland e-bulletin is out now Read more
The RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards are celebrating 10 years of recognising Scotland’s nature champions and are now open for entries. Read more
In May's Project of the Month discover how NHS Lothian became the first health board in Scotland to audit the biodiversity of the green spaces in its estate and assess the benefits it brings. Read more