netw rk bulletin

Welcome to the Winter 2022 network Bulletin from the Conservation Volunteers in Scotland. in this issue: also highlighted are some of tCV’s own projects: enhancing the ‘green’ skills of trainees in West lothian, building roots with refugees and asylum seekers in ayrshire, and improving the life chances of young Gypsy/travellers in falkirk – all achieved through nature-based learning and activities. throughout 2022, volunteers from natWest and other companies have taken time out from their day job to improve local biodiversity, whilst primary pupils in Stoneyburn have been providing homes for hedgehogs. and to help people enjoy their green spaces, tCV’s colleagues at ramblers Scotland are looking to support communities to improve their local footpaths. this issue’s Nature notes features a familiar seasonal sight – holly. and for a good read during the long winter nights, tCV staff recommend their favourite books for some natural information and inspiration. in 2023, the Conservation Volunteers will be enhancing our Community network ‘offer’, with more online digital resources available. over 280 groups and organisations in Scotland currently belong to the network, many running regular volunteer sessions and other opportunities to join in. find out if there’s a group near you here. network membership continues to be free, thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode lottery. and, the winter days may be short but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy what the season has to offer outdoors and to make Space for nature

Welcome to the Winter network Bulletin from the Conservation Volunteers in Scotland. as usual we feature groups belonging to tCV’s Community network, with this issue having a northern flavour with news from the award-winning ury riverside Park SCio in aberdeenshire and dunnet Community forest in Caithness.