Bright Green Nature

03/09/2026

There is just over one week to go before our inaugural presentation and discussion about Nature Restoration (in the Borders and beyond).
Join us in Stow on the 11th of September to find out more about the work being done to improve biodiversity. And importantly, how this is being carried out whilst respecting a whole range of views and opinions from the many diverse sections of our community.

28/08/2026

Our upcoming Climate Event schedule! 🌿

Join us at Deer Park on Wednesday 2nd September for a morning of learning about pollinators, and how we can contribute to their important monitoring schemes 🐝

This will be followed by another session at Deer Park on Saturday 5th September discussing how climate change has affected our animal species, including the chance for some sweep netting! 🦋

Links to book for both events will be in the comments. Hope to see you there!

28/08/2026

🔥🌿 A successful morning exploring wildfire resilience at Deer Park 🌿🔥

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our wildfire mitigation walk and talk at Deer Park. It was brilliant to welcome local residents, land managers and nature enthusiasts for an important conversation about reducing wildfire risk in the Scottish Borders.

We heard valuable insights from colleagues at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on the risks that fires pose to grassland habitats, wildlife and neighbouring communities. Our team also explored the ecological side: how thoughtful habitat management and nature restoration can help create landscapes that are more resilient to fire.

A huge thank you to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, everyone who attended, and all those who helped make the event happen. Together, we can help keep the Borders’ wild places safer, healthier and more resilient.

26/08/2026

🌿 Junior Rangers at Deer Park! 🌿

Earlier this week, our brilliant Junior Rangers got stuck into another nature-filled session at Deer Park. It was fantastic to see so much curiosity, teamwork and enthusiasm for the wildlife on their doorstep. 🐞🌳

This session, the group were mapping our wetland areas on Deer Park - finding the streams and ponds, and coming up with a nature-friendly management strategy to keep it thriving.

Ideas included leaky dams, insect refugia and many more! Everyone played a part in learning more about the site and helping care for it. We were especially pleased to spot an elephant hawkmoth caterpillar in amongst the rosebay willowherb!

A huge well done to all our Junior Rangers for their energy and ideas, and thank you to our funders plc for helping make the session possible.

25/08/2026

🌿 Nature came to the Borders General Hospital this week! 🌿

On Monday, we set up our community outreach stand at Borders General Hospital and had some brilliant chats with patients, visitors and staff about the wildlife and wild spaces on their doorstep.

From sharing ways to get involved in local nature restoration to swapping favourite wildlife sightings, it was lovely to meet so many people who care about the Scottish Borders’ landscapes, habitats and species. 🦋🐦🌳

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat, picked up information, shared an idea or simply told us about a place in nature that matters to them. Every conversation helps strengthen the connections between people and the natural world around us.

Keep an eye on our page for upcoming events, volunteering opportunities and ways to get involved in nature recovery near you.

25/08/2026

There's still a chance to join us at some of our upcoming events as part of our Nature Networks' Climate Engagement Project, partnering with Scottish Borders Climate Action Network ! 🌱

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

🔥 Wildfires are making headlines – but what can we do locally?
Join us at The Haining on Wednesday 27 August for an important morning on wildfire risk in the Scottish Borders – and how nature restoration can help.
👨‍🚒 Hear from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on the risks wildfires pose to our grasslands
🌿 Learn from our team about the ecological perspective and how rewilding can reduce fire risk
🥾 Optional outdoor walk in Deer Park to see nature-based solutions in action (wear sturdy footwear – paths may be muddy and there’s a stile to climb)
Whether you’re a local resident, land manager, or just curious about protecting our landscape, this event is for you.
📍 Where: The Haining, Selkirk
📅 When: 27 August, 10am-1pm
🎟️ Free to attend – but spaces are limited!
👉 Sign up now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildfire-mitigation-tickets-1996447644648?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/08/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team as Project Coordinator – Future Voices for Nature 🌟

Are you passionate about empowering young people and connecting them with nature? Bright Green Nature is looking for a dedicated Project Coordinator to lead our exciting Future Voices for Nature programme across the Scottish Borders!

🌿 What you’ll do:

Work directly with young people (aged 8–24) to deliver nature-based activities, outdoor learning, and leadership opportunities

Support volunteering, training, and creative projects that build confidence, skills, and wellbeing

Help shape a youth-led programme that gives young voices a platform to champion nature and their communities

📍 Location: Melrose (with work across the Scottish Borders)
⏰ Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
💷 Salary: £24,960 per annum (£14,976 pro rata)
📅 Contract: Fixed term until 30 September 2027
🗓️ Closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young people, is organised, and is committed to making a positive impact for nature and communities.

👉 Find out more and apply here: https://brightgreennature.org/another-job-opportunity-project-coordinator-future-voices-for-nature-part-time/

Know someone who’d be perfect? Please share! 🙌