Nature Counts: Weekly Citizen Science Session

These regular sessions will cover a wide range of citizen science activities, including surveying and light conservation tasks like INNS removal (Invasive Non Native Species). Join us for a one-off session, or weekly!

You don’t need to have expert knowledge, as we'll provide all the training or identification guides required. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about Cumbernauld's wildlife, and contribute to conservation.

All equipment provided. We have a small number of waterproof jackets available to borrow. If you would like one, please email a3Jpc3N5ICEgc3RldmVuc29uIHwgdGN2ICEgb3JnICEgdWs= and we will bring one along for you.

These sessions will be run by Krissy, our Nature Counts Officer, hosted by TCV Scotland.

Session Activity

We will start the session with an introduction to citizen science, followed by learning some winter tree and bird ID skills.

Session Location

Locations will change weekly, so make sure you check back if joining us regularly.

Location: Forest Wood Wildlife Reserve
Meet Point: Underpass entrance to the reserve. Lime Crescent, G67 3PQ
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Cancellation
This event will be weather dependant. If we need to cancel, we will notify all attendees on the morning of the event via email. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather.

If you can no longer attend the event, please let us know. You can do this by cancelling your ticket, or sending us an email. This helps us keep track of who to expect, and whether we need to wait for anyone who is running late.

Why is citizen science important?

It’s difficult to protect wildlife without understanding it well. 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.

Participating in citizen science is a great way to learn about wildlife while also contributing to its protection.

📸 Cover image: ©Matthew Roberts

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