We'll be at Machars Action in Wigtown tomorrow between 6:30 - 8:30pm for an informal Sense of Place workshop exploring what it means to become a Biosphere Community, the opportunities it brings and what makes Wigtown a special place. No booking necessary, just come along!

Join the #gsabiosphere team and RSPB Scotland staff for a (very) early forest walk on World Migratory Bird Day, 11th May, enjoying the sounds and melodies of songbirds in the Wood of Cree.

Free to book: ow.ly/fLsr50RiQZL

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay #LoveNature

Following on from our Spring Birding Biosphere Footsteps workshops at Barrhill and Colmonell in partnership with BTO, our latest news article features some of the ways you can get out and record the sounds of spring!

gsabiosphere.org.uk/spring-birding…

#UNESCOBiosphere

Do you know a person, partnership, business or project doing inspirational work for wildlife and habitats here in the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere?? Nominate them for a Nature of Scotland Awards Award:

bit.ly/natureofscotla…

Don't forget to join us tomorrow for a High Focus Habitats of the Biosphere event at Dalry Town Hall between 6-8pm. No booking necessary, just come along and find out more about some of the special habitats in the Glenkens region, including oligotrophic lochs and oak woodlands!

Join the #gsabiosphere team and RSPB Scotland staff for a (very) early forest walk on World Migratory Bird Day, enjoying the sounds and melodies of songbirds in the Wood of Cree.

Free to book: ow.ly/fLsr50RiQZL

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay #LoveNature

This #EarthDay , we're supporting the #PlanetvsPlastics campaign by looking at how we can help #EndPlastics in our #UNESCOBiosphere . More on this United Nations awareness day in our latest News feature:

gsabiosphere.org.uk/earth-day-22nd…

Today we're celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day by looking at some of the creative businesses under our Certification Mark Scheme, and some of the innovative and creative projects and events underway within our #UNESCOBiosphere :

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#gsabiosphere

Next Thursday between 6-8pm we're hosting a High Focus Habitats of the Biosphere event at Dalry Town Hall. No booking necessary, so feel free to come along and find out more about special habitats in the Glenkens, including oligotrophic lochs and oak woodlands!

Tomorrow! Still time to book:

Pics from VisitScotland Connect in Aberdeen, where the #gsabiosphere 's business team are promoting Biosphere Experiences to #traveltrade representatives from all over the world. Excited to share Biosphere Guides & Certification Mark businesses - #sustainabletourism for the win!

**Applications close 12noon 19/04** The GSA Biosphere Partnership is looking to recruit a third Climate Officer to join the dgclimatehub team - brilliant opportunity for anyone passionate about action on climate change and #communityled resilience.

gsabiosphere.org.uk/vacancy/were-h…

Crucial training from South West Scotland Cycle Training for riders, drivers and those of you keen to get on a bike again for more eco-friendly active travel.
Josh is a highly qualified & experienced coach. See the images for more details of the training he can offer.

Over 90% of outdoor visitors in Scotland report better physical and mental health. This #WorldHealthDay , step into nature in our #UNESCOBiosphere and boost your wellbeing. Video below from our friends at NatureScot.

youtube.com/watch?v=ea7Mi7…

#GreenHealth #gsabiosphere

We're excited to be recruiting again for the dgclimatehub: the full-time Climate Officer post will help expand work underway across D&G, supporting community-led climate action and allocating project funding from Net Zero Scotland.

gsabiosphere.org.uk/vacancy/were-h…

Dumfries and Galloway Council Scot Communities CAN

Do you know a person, partnership, business or project doing inspirational work for wildlife and habitats here in the #gsabiosphere ? Nominate them for a Nature of Scotland Awards Award:

bit.ly/natureofscotla…

#NatureofScotland #lovenature #UNESCOBiosphere

It's #ZeroWasteDay and we're taking a look at projects that help reduce waste in the #GSABiosphere . From the Reuse Shop in #Stranraer to the community fridge in #Whithorn , find out how we're working together to #BeatWastePollution :

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#ThinkGlobalActLocal

Reel to Real Cinema returns next week!

This month, with support from Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere we are holding a screening of Outgrow the System a documentary film exploring new economic ideas for a more sustainable global future.

Supported by D&G Climate Hub.
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On the Local To Global UNESCO UK conference call.

Good to hear Joanne Tippett from The University of Manchester sharing the “hope, confidence + inspiration” that RoundView provides by bringing art, science + poetry together. Great case study from Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere on River Nith

📢 Want to have your say on the Scottish Government's Good Food Nation Plan?
We're hosting 2 Kitchen Table Talks: Newton Stewart Thursday 28 March, 6.30pm at Vibe 75 with the Newton Stewart Initiative and Dumfries Tuesday 9 April, 6.30pm at The Stove Network.
Read more and register 👇🏽