An afternoon of spending time in nature, planting native trees and meeting new people. Oh and most importantly, bird watching! Luci travelled out to Forsinard Flows to spend some time with one of our Inverness members, The Inverness Chapter of the Feminist Bird Club. The ideal spot for some bird watching! Read on to see her reflections & highlights.

‘Be the change you wish to see’ is very much the philosophy that inspired Laura Young to start the campaign to ban disposable vapes in the UK. She joined us for an exciting ‘Campaigning for Change’ event where we heard her campaign journey, advice & key takeaways. Read on to hear all about Laura & how you can elevate your own campaigns!

Everything deserves to thrive, our planet included. So on Earth Day, let’s take a chance to commit to protecting it! This year we are all rallying behind the theme ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ to address the plastics crisis and aspire towards a plastic-free future. We’ve teamed up with the Highland Community Waste Partnership to bring you a special blog showcasing the people behind the innovative waste reduction initiatives in the Highlands & Islands. Read on to hear all about their work from the HCWP Team themselves!

It’s time for a very special Guest Blog! We are delighted to feature Lochalsh Reuse & Recycle Hub as part of April campaign to raise awareness around Waste. A warm welcome to Grace, who is going to tell us all about the Hub, and how it’s helping to reduce waste Lochalsh. So stick the kettle on and get comfy for our latest read. . . over to you Grace!

Repair, regenerate, revive! Communities across the Highlands and Islands have been coming together to learn how to repair their stuff. With consumption accounting for 26% of out total UK emissions every year (Office for National Statistics), repairing our old items rather than buying new is a great way to tackle climate change and save money. Read on to discover how the Repair Revolution is spreading across the Highlands & Islands and how the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub supports repairs.

Happy Valentines Day! Check out Alice’s blog about Grantown’s Green Heart workshop to create some climate love!

Read Luci’s account of ceilidh dancing in the street, cracking conversations and community spirit!

Check out the highlights and notable moments from Week 1 of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival 2023

An introduction to Carbon Neutral Islands and the relationship between the the projects and the Hub.

Read Luci’s review of the RSPB talk held as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival.

Check out Nadine’s reflections on her creative ‘Letters to the Earth’ stall at Durness Games.

Mhairi’s visit to Movern Games & Gala Week and Kinlochleven Gala Day