We restore and protect the health and resilience of natural ecosystems, by:
Restoring, protecting and connecting habitats to conserve and improve abundance and resilience of native biodiversity
Restoring and protecting ecosystem function, health and resilience
Supporting and conducting research into ecosystem restoration practices; dissemination and interpretation of results to benefit nature and people
We connect and engage people with nature, by:
Improving the connectivity of people with Nature so that they are motivated to protect it
Making nature accessible to all; reaching new audiences through using nature to connect with people in innovative ways
Connecting people with their natural and cultural heritage to understand its importance in shaping how we understand nature and how we live with nature in the future
Empowering communities and individuals to learn new nature based skills and knowledge, to improve wellbeing and employability
What a way to end #VolunteerWeek with a trip to the The Haining with Borders Wheels to do a session with the brilliant Elaine from Bright Green Nature 🌍💚
Stow Disrupters would not exist without our amazing group of volunteers who plan, prepare and turn up week and week to support our young changemakers, ensuring they get experiences and opportunities to work with like minded people and organisations who share our vision to make the 🌍a better place!
Watch and listen to our video to see for yourself the difference our volunteers make to Stow Disrupters.
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We have been enjoying working with Langlee Primary School, and in particular with their new after-hours Gardening Club.
The school recently benefitted from a Bright Green Nature Micro Grant and they used this money to purchase native hedging plants and native climbers.
In the photos you can see some very enthusiastic kids (from P1 up to P7) planting their new plants. The new hedge will separate their new 'No Mow' area from the rest of the grounds - creating a whole new section that will be both wildlife and child friendly.
This is a wonderful project and it's great to see so many kids (and staff members) getting involved.
NB - Borders based Schools, Community Groups and individuals are all welcome to apply for our Micro Grant for similar nature friendly projects.
🌿Last week, our Young Rewilders and Ambassadors from Bright Green Nature spent a brilliant day at Leadburn Community Woodland.
🌿From the moment we arrived, it was clear just how special this place is. Huge thanks to Wendy, Peter and Russell for such a generous and insightful tour. The story of the woodland’s transformation over the past 20 years is genuinely inspiring — a powerful example of what long-term commitment to nature restoration can achieve in the Scottish Borders.
We also visited their peatland restoration site, where truly ground-breaking work is underway. It’s a fascinating and vital area of conservation, and there’s still so much to learn — it was a privilege to see it up close.
The group learned a huge amount, spotted (and heard) some fantastic wildlife, and even got stuck in by helping remove self-seeded sitka spruce — an ongoing challenge in many restoration projects.
💚Two moments really stood out. First, hearing how this well-established project actively shares both volunteers and funding with other local initiatives — a brilliant model of collaboration. And second, watching one of our Young Rewilders light up with excitement after spotting an orange tip butterfly — a reminder of just how powerful these experiences can be.
💚Another inspiring visit, and another strong connection built. We’re already looking forward to returning.
