We are delighted to have secured funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund for a new two-year Wild Spaces project in Glasgow.
Parks and green spaces are incredibly important for local communities, providing opportunities to enjoy time outdoors and discover wildlife. They are integral to our wellbeing and enrich our local environments in so many ways. Glasgow’s network of green spaces make up over a fifth of the city’s total area. By improving this network and creating Wild Spaces to support butterflies and moths, we can have an incredible impact for nature and for communities across Glasgow.
Leading the delivery of Glasgow Wild Spaces is our Project Officer Claire Martin. Having grown up in the Glasgow area, and with over a decade of experience working in the sector, Claire is passionate about providing access to nature for all and is excited to bring her experience of conservation site management, nature engagement, and native wildlife monitoring to the Glasgow Wild Spaces project!
For further information please contact Claire on wildspaces@butterfly-conservation.org
To find out about volunteering opportunities check out https://butterfly-conservation.org/how-you-can-help/get-involved/volunteering
Watch this space for further updates and news!
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Wild Spaces will be created and managed in parks and greenspaces across the city, in partnership with Glasgow City Council and with the support of community volunteers.
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Wild Spaces will be created in schools, in collaboration with staff and pupils.
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New Wild Spaces will have been created by communities across the project area, receiving advise and support to create and maintain their own Wild Spaces.
