Community placemaking (free for any Scottish community group interested in tackling climate change)
June 26, 2013 from 9:30am to 4pmClimate change and carbon – introduction for communities (free for Scottish community groups interested in tackling climate change)
June 27, 2013 from 9:30am to 4pmBuild your social enterprise in a day (free event for any community group interested in tackling climate change)
June 12, 2013 from 10am to 4pm
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We hope you enjoy using this site to network and connect with others who are interested in our environment.
The site is a great way to share information, blog, upload photos and videos, discuss issues and learn about events.
Let's create a greener and healthier future together.
If you have any comments about the site then please contact jane@forthenvironmentlink.org
Stirling Open Gardens 2013
Stirling gardens wanted to take part in the Stirling open garden fundraiser day on June 16th.
We are looking for all sorts of Gardens not just traditional. Perhaps you keep chickens, have a tree house or you grow vertically as space is limited!
If you are interested in opening your garden get in touch with Iain Morrison on 01786 841 007 or email mor990@aol.com
All new garden openers will recieve a years free membership from Dobbies entitling them to a 10% discount on plant, seeds and bulbs.
Grow Your Own Website launched
A new website has been launched through Grow Your Own Scotland that aims to be a single resource for grow your own and green space projects across the country. The website has a wealth of resources.
Events
FVO is highlighted as a case study by CSGN
This year the Forth Valley Orchard's Initiative has been chosen as one of the 14 case studies for CSGN. The project was presented at the CSGN Forum 2012...read more.
Community Projects Fund Launched
The CSGN Community Projects Fund 2012/13 was launched on Friday 28th September.
This fund will allow community groups to bid for up to £2000 to:
• Deliver green network improvements on the ground and/or
• Increase community use of green networks and/or
• Increase community involvement in the maintenance and enhancement of green networks locally.
The deadline for applications is 2nd November and projects must be completed by the end of March 2013.
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Stalled Spaces 2012
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Fruity Grants Announced
Grants of between £100 & £500 are available to landowners, land managers, communities or other organisations for designing and creating new orchards, managing traditional or other existing orchards, enhancing orchard biodiversity, and developing orchards as a learning ground.
- Deadline for applications - 9 am, Monday, 30 September 2013
- Successful applicants notified - week starting Monday, 14 October 2013
- Deadline for project completion, and grant claim including receipts & reports submitted - Monday, 17 February 2014
Are you a school from Falkirk, Stirling or Clacks?
Special support package available for successful applicants.
Please contact Amparo on 01786 449215 or email amparo@forthenvironmentlink.org.uk
To find out more please click here
Consultation: The Legislative Framework Governing Allotments
A consultation is being taken forward to explore the ways in which the legislation relating to allotments may be amended by Scottish Government, if you wish to have your say click here for more information or email emily@forthenvironmentlink.org who will be putting in a response from the Grow Forth Local food network.
Also you can visit the Scottish Allotment Gardens and Allotment society to view their discussion questions for the consultation click here
The closing date for responses is the 24th of May, Grow Forth will be putting in a response before this date the aim is for the 20th May so if you wish to add to the response please send to emily as soon as possible, thank you.
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Latest Activity
Climate Challenge Fund posted events
Emily Harvey posted an eventKilmaddock Community Allotments & Rural Hall at Doune Rural Hall
May 19, 2013 from 11am to 3pm
A fundraising event at the Rural Hall Doune. Plants sales, Homebaking, books, Plant your own seed…See More
Emily Harvey commented on Forth Environment Link's page Grow Forth Network - supporting and celebrating local food"Cultenhove Virtual Tattie Map - the residents have planted 50 tatty bags to grow some of their own…"
Stirling Cycle Hub Launch
The Stirling Cycle Hub is open! Pop in to meet our staff, look at our wall maps, and learn more about the hub.
Open everyday from 10am to 6pm
For more information contact Graham at 01786 449 215.
Forth Zero Waste News
Have a look at our new Winter 2012/2013 Forth Zero Waste News.
The last few months have been full of fun and exciting events. we thank everyone who was involved.
Click here to view the Newsletter.
To All Bakers and Cooks...
The Forth Valley Orchard Group, in conjunction with Forth Environment Link, is creating a file of recipes using orchard fruits – apples, pears, plums, damsons, cherries, pears, and nuts – to be published in 2013 as part of our celebration of orchards in Forth Valley. Read more
FORTH ENVIRONMENT LINK IS SEEKING A TREASURER
Are you interested in getting involved in your community? Forth Environment Link is a progressive environmental organisation looking for an energetic and committed Treasurer.
For more details click here
Blog Posts
I am building a 2Ltr Plastic Bottle Greenhouse - Can You Help?
Posted by Malcolm Morgan on April 15, 2013 at 13:00 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hi Guys
Although we have grown our own vegetables for a few years, recycled, and produce our own compost, we wish to go a step further with adding a homemade wormery and a HOMEMADE RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLE GREEN HOUSE.
Although I…
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Art and Allotments
Posted by Alison Swanson on March 22, 2013 at 17:36 0 Comments 0 Likes
We all know allotments are beautiful but its official now, they are art. The Compass Gallery in Glasgow in conjunction with the Scottish Allotments and Gardens Society are running an exhibition focusing solely on allotments in May and June of…
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Wood for All has a Facebook page - like us to keep up to date with events and courses
Posted by Nikki Kenn on March 18, 2013 at 15:58 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi all,
Wood for All had set up a facebook page - so now you can keep posted on great courses, woodland events, local wood fuel activities and wood fuel heating drop in sessions in the Stirling area. Not to mention opportunities to get…
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Mighty oaks from little acorns grow...
Posted by Foragers Foods on March 14, 2013 at 12:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Our research and development facility is nearing completion...
Whilst we continue to wait for planning approval, we…
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