Green group is back on the go at Cumbernauld beauty spots

Cumbernauld Living Landscape is enjoying the first signs of green shoots as lockdown is eased.

And it’s good to be back, according to project officer David Walsh who stresses that strict measures of social distancing will remain in place .

He said: “Groups will be operating at a reduced capacity with social distance checks to follow current Covid-19 guidelines. We aim to carry out vital tasks in the community – litter picks, invasive species removal and path maintenance.

“Our volunteers are ecstatic at the possibility of heading back into the outdoors.

“Lockdown has been tough but they have come up with ideas to stay connected to nature.

“Sharing nature experiences online, learning about local species, taking part in fun nature arts and crafts.

“Our Zoom meetings with volunteers have been essential for maintaining our social bonds. And the ability to reach out and ask someone how they have been getting on has been more important than ever.

“We are looking forward to enjoying sights in nature together: a small tortoiseshell butterfly on an ox-eye daisy, a song thrush’s call and the smell of sweet cicely!

“The volunteers are also looking forward to engaging with others whom they have not seen in months.”

For more information on volunteering contact 01236 617113.