@whyconserve

The project for learning about nature and getting involved. Do something good for #nature today. ✍️@njr304

 Scotland, UK (and beyond)
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Wonderful new short animation on #rewilding from @ScotRewilding and narration from @gordonjbuchanan. #ThinkLikeAMountain youtu.be/ZR2sPQHUt_4
🗨️“Tell us about conservation, citizen science, getting involved, and resources for students and teachers.” Watch the interview with @whyconserve founder, Nathan, for an environmental NGO in Africa: youtu.be/71jpyktirqo (1 hour). Contents/timings in thread if you want to skip!

‘Mek Wi Tok About the Environment’ Show

Welcome to the second episode of the “Mek Wi Tok About the Environm...

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Animal rescue and rehabilitation (2:30); what conservation means to different people (8:00); tiger and forest research in China, and fish sustainability in Sierra Leone (14:30); citizen science and schools (21:00); Why Conserve and how to be involved (28:30); contact info (37:00)
Vignettes from a Northwoods beaver dam! We have said it before and will say it again: beaver dams are nice natural bridges that wildlife like to use to cross wetlands, swamps, and bogs.
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1. For human health. 2. For sustainable development. 3. For climate change. #ForNature #WhyConserve #Biodiversity @antonioguterres @UNBiodiversity Happy #BiodiversityDay2021! How are you celebrating? :)
António Guterres
@antonioguterres22 May 2021
Biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented and alarming rate. We should all be advocates #ForNature. The choice to live sustainably must be made available to everyone, everywhere. This #BiodiversityDay, let us all be part of the solution.
Thought for #BiodiversityDay: Farmed seafood is one of the fastest-growing food industries, but the farming methods echo the problems we've seen in industrial agriculture. Is there a way to sustainably farm the ocean? ted.com/talks/ayana_elizabet… #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #nature
Text reads: Could underwater farms help climate change? The image is of fish circling the writing, with the camera looking up towards the light. It is a thumbnail for the video link, with TED-Ed: lessons worth sharing.

ALT Text reads: Could underwater farms help climate change? The image is of fish circling the writing, with the camera looking up towards the light. It is a thumbnail for the video link, with TED-Ed: lessons worth sharing.

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NBN Trust@NBNTrust21 May 2021
We need to encourage young #WildlifeRecorders, nominate your Young Person’s Award winner now! bit.ly/NBNawards21 (You can even nominate yourself) #NBNawards21 #iwill4nature #YoungConservationists #YoungEnvironmentalists
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Volunteer Edinburgh News mailchi.mp/volunteeredinburg… Is there an individual or a group within your organisation that deserves an Inspiring Volunteer Award? Only two weeks left to nominate so don't miss out and nominate now! voled.in/nominations #VolunteersWeekScot
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How many can you get? Flowers, trees, animals, insects.. #quiz #fun #HappySunday Thanks @LarkhallVolGrp for the quiz! :)
Larkhall & District Volunteer Group@LarkhallVolGrp15 May 2021
To celebrate Mental Heath Awareness Weeks Theme here is a small NATURE QUIZ! How many can you get, flowers, trees, animals, insects.. #quiz #fun #happysaturday
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Interested in food growing? Want to get involved in a community garden? Whether you have skills or not, come along to the Gardening Club at Clydesmill Growing Together community garden for fun activities! (19 May, 10.00-12.00), Clydesmill Fire Station bit.ly/3blTvmC
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What an exciting opportunity for young people to join @2050ClimateGrp's board of trustees & help make a difference for the future of our planet 🌏✨ #IWill4Nature #2050StartsNow
2050 Climate Group@2050ClimateGrp1 May 2021
Are you aged 18-35 years old and have a strong connection to Scotland? Come join our Board of Trustees! ⏰ Deadline for applications is 10pm on Friday 21st May 👉 2050.scot/blog/applytrustee #2050StartsNow #Trustee
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🗓️BIG weekend! 'We need nature. Nature needs us. What to do?' Saturday 7.30 PM. #webinar eventbrite.co.uk/e/cairngorm… Panelists @Aigas @Ramblersscot @treesforlifeuk @uk_protect. Chair @ScotLINK. See you there! @CNPnature #Scotland #nature #climate #GenerationRestoration #WhyConserve
Live webinar about what nature does for us and what we can do for nature. Panelists from Aigas Field Centre, Ramblers Scotland, Trees for Life and Protect our Winters. Chaired by Scottish Environment Link. Event on Saturday 15th May, starting at 7.30 PM. Book tickets online via the link to Eventbrite. Free.

ALT Live webinar about what nature does for us and what we can do for nature. Panelists from Aigas Field Centre, Ramblers Scotland, Trees for Life and Protect our Winters. Chaired by Scottish Environment Link. Event on Saturday 15th May, starting at 7.30 PM. Book tickets online via the link to Eventbrite. Free.

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#nature is a space to be happy and healthy. #whyconserve Thanks @HelenRambler @ramblersscot for talking about the real health benefits of being in nature at tonight's #CNBW21. #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ConnectWithNature @mentalhealth Photo: @johncrok - thanks!
An adult and child cycle on a track through some woodland in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

ALT An adult and child cycle on a track through some woodland in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

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#Nature and #MentalHealth: Did you know that connecting with nature can be good for your mental health? youtube.com/watch?v=TdDioDtj… Fantastic short video from @mentalhealth during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Includes simple (but great!) ideas to #ConnectWithNature. #whyconserve
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#nature is a part of me, my #community, and my connection with the landscape. #whyconserve Thanks @LKMacCallum for sharing with us the importance of experiences in the outdoors and sharing our stories. #getoutside #outdoors #climate #adventures Photo: Milada Vigerova - thanks!
A woman stands in the long grass looking at the landscape in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

ALT A woman stands in the long grass looking at the landscape in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.

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#nature #restoration creates more jobs and supports local #businesses. #whyconserve Thanks to Steve Micklewright @treesforlifeuk for his talk on #rewilding and re-peopling, and words on job creation and #careers in #conservation. #business #NGOs Photo: @sonniehiles - thanks!
A coffee shop interior serving hot drinks in Scotland.

ALT A coffee shop interior serving hot drinks in Scotland.

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#native #species belong here. #whyconserve Thanks @duncowrib for sharing the wonderful story of living with #beavers and on the power of #RestorationEcology and #education. #coexistence #CNBW21 #nature #NatureBasedSolutions #GenerationRestoration Photo: @timumphreys - thanks!
A beaver enters the water.

ALT A beaver enters the water.

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DEE-lighted to celebrate the #women working for #nature on Deeside! #IWD Connecting #people and places, capturing #carbon in #wetlands, and restoring #habitat and #water quality throughout the Dee catchment. deecatchmentpartnership.inte… #InspirationalWomen @DeeCatchment #Scotland
A woman stands smiling by a river on a cloudy and windy day. She is wearing a fleece jacket and waders ready for working. There are colourful wildflowers behind her on the river bank. The river is wide and there are trees and fields on the other side.

ALT A woman stands smiling by a river on a cloudy and windy day. She is wearing a fleece jacket and waders ready for working. There are colourful wildflowers behind her on the river bank. The river is wide and there are trees and fields on the other side.

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Cats, Cairngorms, and 400 people! Watch the first community webinar here! #wildcat #conservation #Scotland savingwildcats.org.uk/news-e… PLUS! A short survey for those living in or around #Cairngorms. #GetInvolved 😺 🐾 😺 🐾 😺 🐾 #SWAforLIFE #SavingWildcats @SaveOurWildcats @rzss
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#NowWatching #Scotland The world's first #RewildingNation. Join @ScotRewilding LIVE! youtube.com/watch?v=Pe37HOdL…
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