Cumbernauld Living Landscape

Cumbernauld Living Landscape The Cumbernauld Living Landscape programme aims to reinforce and expand existing green networks and connect the local community to their natural environment.

The Cumbernauld Living Landscape programme aims to reinforce and expand existing green networks and reconnect the people of the town to their natural environment. In the urban landscape this transformational change will benefit local people, help wildlife and support the regional economy. There is increasing evidence that high quality wildlife rich greenspace - connected through woodlands, glens,

meadows and rivers - improves wellbeing and brings social and economic benefits to local communities. However, throughout its short history the new town of Cumbernauld has seen the loss and degradation of many its important natural habitats. Those that have survived have become isolated in a landscape of development and industrialisation. By taking action at a large scale now we can ensure that these areas are able to provide clean air, water and safe retreats for people and wildlife. This is crucial for the future survival of our towns and cities. Creating multifunctional ecosystems and quality green spaces through the heart of the town, the Cumbernauld Living Landscape will protect the environment and create places in which people want to live their lives.

From boosting wellbeing and helping wildlife, to connecting with the local community, our volunteers join our sessions f...
04/06/2026

From boosting wellbeing and helping wildlife, to connecting with the local community, our volunteers join our sessions for all sorts of reasons.

Anne McClure, a local writer and one of Cumbernauld Living Landscape’s long-standing volunteers, spoke with the Nurturing Nature group to find out what inspires them to volunteer with the project.

Read the full story on our website 👉 link in bio

To see more of Anne's writing follow her at: Anne V McClure Writing

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come and join us!
03/06/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come and join us!

If like us you were too busy out enjoying the beauty of peatlands on World peatland day, here is a wee reminder of how b...
03/06/2026

If like us you were too busy out enjoying the beauty of peatlands on World peatland day, here is a wee reminder of how beautiful they are. :)

A massive thank you to our Nurturing Nature volunteers who have dedicated 399 hours since January! The Nurturing Nature ...
02/06/2026

A massive thank you to our Nurturing Nature volunteers who have dedicated 399 hours since January!

The Nurturing Nature group meet on Wednesdays at one of Cumbernauld's four Scottish Wildlife Trust reserves. These sessions cover a variety of activities to help improve habitats for wildlife, as well as the local community.

Swipe to see their amazing achievements! 👉

Missed last night's Bee Walk? Don't worry, you can join us tomorrow! We'll be exploring the greenspaces near Broadwood S...
02/06/2026

Missed last night's Bee Walk? Don't worry, you can join us tomorrow!

We'll be exploring the greenspaces near Broadwood Stadium, looking for bees and other wildlife 🐝

Book your space 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989815317178

It's Volunteers' Week and we're celebrating the dedicated volunteers that are supporting our project!First up, a massive...
01/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week and we're celebrating the dedicated volunteers that are supporting our project!

First up, a massive thank you to our Nature Counts group who have donated 239 hours since our launch in January!

Our Nature Counts sessions cover a wide range of citizen science activities, including surveying and light conservation tasks.

It’s difficult to protect wildlife without understanding it. To conserve a species, we need information about its population, habitat, and behaviour—and to track how these change over time.

Gathering all this data is challenging, and scientists can’t collect enough on their own. Citizen science helps fill this gap. By involving volunteers, conservationists can gather far more information, for a wider area.

Our Nature Counts sessions are a great way to learn about wildlife while also contributing to its protection. Join us for a one-off session, or weekly!

Do you want to protect important habitats, learn new skills and meet like-minded people? Join us next Wednesday for a pr...
29/05/2026

Do you want to protect important habitats, learn new skills and meet like-minded people? Join us next Wednesday for a practical conservation session at Forest Wood Wildlife Reserve!

Book your space 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989645466149

Next week is Volunteers' Week and we've got a full programme of events for you to get involved in! Join us and help Cumb...
28/05/2026

Next week is Volunteers' Week and we've got a full programme of events for you to get involved in! Join us and help Cumbernauld's wildlife thrive!

Tuesday's line up 👉

📸 Small pearl bordered fritillaries - Tom Marshall
📸 Naturing Nature Volunteer Session - Rachel Akerman

# Volunteering

🐝 Evening Bee WalkMonday 1 June, 6 - 7:30pmSt Maurice’s Pond Local Nature ReserveThe meadows are buzzing with life! Join...
27/05/2026

🐝 Evening Bee Walk
Monday 1 June, 6 - 7:30pm
St Maurice’s Pond Local Nature Reserve

The meadows are buzzing with life! Join us for an evening walk around St Maurice's Pond Local Nature Reserve, looking for bees and other wildlife.

We will identify and survey all the bees we find, which will contribute to habitat management decisions, helping us look after Cumbernauld’s local wildlife!

No knowledge is needed, all the guides and training will be provided!

Sign up on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989814971143

Yesterday, our Nature Counts' volunteers spent the morning exploring a very sunny Cumbernauld Glen! 🌞 Armed with quadrat...
27/05/2026

Yesterday, our Nature Counts' volunteers spent the morning exploring a very sunny Cumbernauld Glen! 🌞 Armed with quadrats and clipboards, they learnt about the relationships between pollinators and wildflowers, and recorded all the species they found!

Our Nature Counts sessions are great for those looking to:
🐝 Learn more about local wildlife
🪻 Build skills in species identification, habitat improvements and surveying techniques
🏡 Meet like-minded people from the local community
🦋 Help Cumbernauld's wildlife thrive

Come and join us!

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Napier Way
Cumbernauld
G680EH

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