NatureFix

03/06/2026

This is incredible!

Their grand prize invention is called Plas-Stick, and used powdered tamarind seed as the base for an all-natural microplastic clumping agent.

28/05/2026

Just one of the amazing Renfrewshire-based projects you can link into when you volunteer with us at NatureFix!

21/05/2026

Brilliant news from Eadha Enterprises, one of our most treasured conservation partners.

18/05/2026

Well, this would beat pulling them up by hand! Loads of our groups have been helping control this invasive species in our local area lately - a well researched biological control would be just the ticket👌🏾

School of African Cultures -soac
RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve
RAMH
Ren CAN - Renfrewshire Climate Action Network

Great to see rust spores growing on the stem of a Himalayan balsam plant on one of our test sites in the region. Himalayan balsam is one of the non-native invasive plant species that we’re trying to control across the catchment. It forms dense monocultures that reduce biodiversity, cause riverbank erosion and increase the chance of flooding.

For the past few years, we’ve been trialling a biological control technique which releases a
co-evolved rust pathogen that exclusively attacks Himalayan balsam plants, reducing their vigour and seed production whilst leaving the indigenous species intact. It is hoped this will help restore affected riverbanks and native habitats over time.

The rust fungus is a natural enemy of Himalayan balsam, is highly specific to this particular plant, and has undergone extensive testing against over 74 species including crops and closely-related UK-native plants to make sure that it doesn’t attack other species. It has been approved for release by DEFRA.

Once established, it is hoped that the rust fungus will become self-sustaining, controlling the Himalayan balsam population in a way that is reliable, cheap and environmentally benign.

The trial is being led by CABI and delivered through the LIFE WADER and Destination Tweed projects.

LIFE WADER Destination Tweed UK

18/05/2026

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What an interesting fact about the Horse Chestnut!

17/05/2026

Sometimes after a long and glorious day of planting in the sunshine, you just need to get your feet in the river. What a day. What a wonderful bunch of women!! Thanks to Peter at Eadha Enterprises and the Brodoclea Woolly Pig Farm for such a gorgeous Sunday together 💚

14/05/2026

Kairos Women+ saying it best!

If you want your own community group or workplace to experience the joy of working together for Nature, get in touch with me on [email protected]. See you soon! X

13/05/2026

What a day of life affirming, soul lifting, body moving rhodie bashing with Kairos Women+ and the Restoring Renfrewshire's Rivers project! Thanks to all the hard working volunteers and Ren CAN - Renfrewshire Climate Action Network for the funding ❤️

If you'd like to come out and work with us, get in touch! We run community groups, work teams...or what about a different kind of day out to celebrate a birthday? We can even do cake on the hill!

Email [email protected] or call 07974 523 925 💚

27/04/2026

27/04/2026

Check out Sarah, CEO of Active Communities in Johnstone, talking about their team day out with NatureFix!

Get in touch to book your work team day out on [email protected]