Nature In Crisis, How Can We Help? Words and Photos by James Duncan Nature is declining at an unprecedented speed. Whenever I speak to naturalists of my own generation, an almost universal pessimism about the future prevails. They see all too clearly just how much wildlife we have lost in the past few decades. In my local Clydesider Editor • Environment
School Takes Eco Action Words by Addison Noble & Grace McGrath S3 students Photos from Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School Our Lady and Saint Patrick’s High School in Dumbarton is one of many establishments working to make a difference in our environment and to our world. The many eco-friendly programmes, Clydesider Editor • Community
The First Sign of Spring Words and Photos by James Duncan After the long dark days of winter it is wonderful to see one of the first signs of spring appearing in our parks and gardens - the snowdrop. Its scientific name is Gallanthus. This means ’milk flower’ and the common snowdrop we normally see Clydesider Editor • Environment
Beavers Return by Harvey Smart Photos by Katie Kennedy & courtesy of the Beaver Trust Loch Lomond has once again become home to a species which has been absent from the area for nearly 400 years. Early this year a family of beavers was introduced into the Aber Burn, a water way Clydesider Editor • Education
Walking With Nature Words and photos by James Duncan As the winter season is nearing its end, spring will soon be upon us and it’s the best time of year to listen to the birdsong that fills the air. Nature has great health benefits for us all because it can reduce your Clydesider Editor • Environment
Let's Grow West Dunbartonshire By Rose Harvie Nearing the end of the gardening and growing season, it is time to plan for next year, and also to enjoy some of this year’s crops. Hopefully, your spuds are carefully tucked up in a frost-free shed or outhouse. You may also have had a good Clydesider Editor • Environment
