We sustainably maintain, enhance and promote the coast and countryside of Argyll and the Isles through our work. (SC044733)https://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mvhy22cdmc25Congratulations to our own Jamie Joyce, now a Carbon Literacy Consultant, the highest level of the Trainer Certification Scheme. That expertise feeds directly into our Cliamte Action work here in Argyll 💚 [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Sep 2026 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhy22cdmc25https://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mvaqii6gmp2mLucy joined a @@savebutterflies.bsky.social event last week, learning how two Argyll farms manage grassland for the Marsh Fritillary. Light cattle grazing, uneven tussocky ground and scabious-rich meadows are proving a winning mix for this rare butterfly 🦋 #ScotlandsRainforest #PeatlandACTION11 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaqii6gmp2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mvanrpk3bk2f⏰ Applications close Monday, don't miss out! Muddy boots, big smiles, we'd love you to join us outdoors! [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Sep 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvanrpk3bk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mv3fcn5z3d2pABCAN is launching Food Resilience in Our Changing Climate webinar series. First up, 22 Sept: deer management and rainforest regeneration with Stephen Sloss from Forest, Field and Glen and our Rainforest Manager Ian Dow. Free, online: bit.ly/3SxRGvX #FoodResilience #ScotlandsRainforest09 Sep 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3fcn5z3d2phttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3muwoms2xhq2bLast month Heather joined volunteers at Torridon NNR to remove invasive western red cedar. After lunch together, we gathered natural materials on a walk round the village and spent the afternoon with Sophie from Our Rainforest Futures making cyanotype and relief prints 🌿 #ScotlandsRainforest07 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwoms2xhq2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mup57zbrko2w🚴 If you need a bicycle to help you get to work, interviews or training, we can help. Our reCycle scheme provides a free refurbished bike, helmet, lock and lights. Please share with anyone who might benefit. recycle@act-now.org.uk04 Sep 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup57zbrko2whttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mujx3fddy725MAKI Pups Outdoor Nursery is recruiting a Practitioner or Senior Practitioner in Lochgilphead. All levels welcome. Apply by Mon 14 Sept: buff.ly/vg4QPLd #outdoorlearning #Argyll02 Sep 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujx3fddy725https://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3muh2abajuu2pSeeds, Stories, Coille-Uisge 🌰 Join us for a guided seed collecting walk at Ardfern, with forest folklore, Gaelic plantlore & foraged treats. 📅 Fri 4 Sept, 2-5pm 📍 Ardfern Village Store Free, book below 👇 buff.ly/y2Npn68 #ScotlandsRainforest01 Sep 2026 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3muh2abajuu2phttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mtiwtzs6mk26Still time to catch the #TARP Photostories exhibition in Dunoon before it closes on 25 August, powerful images and personal stories exploring the rural poverty premium in Argyll and Bute and Aberdeenshire. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Aug 2026 09:32 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtiwtzs6mk26https://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mtbmaa7vvs2aOur ABCAN newsletter for August is out now! This month we're looking at sustainable food across Argyll and Bute, foraging, regenerative farming, cutting food waste and more. Read it here: buff.ly/xV5L9bY #Argyll #ABPlacetobe17 Aug 2026 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbmaa7vvs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mszquygv442wRain or shine, we've been out at the rural shows this August! On Saturday 8 August, Jenni Minto MSP called in to our stand at Mid Argyll Show for a chat about our habitat and community work. Thanks to everyone who came by. #Argyll #argyllrainforest #peatlandrestoration14 Aug 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszquygv442whttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mssvcw2s7p2cBrilliant news! We've been awarded £50,796 by the Drax Foundation to support our rainforest work in Argyll 🌿 Funding goes towards our Rainforest Squad, woodland team, Rainforest Hub, tree nursery, community engagement, and volunteering. Read more: buff.ly/6KVDVOg #ScotlandsRainforest11 Aug 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssvcw2s7p2chttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3msqdwvn6ai2pGreat time at #KintyreShow and #MidArgyllShow last week! Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat about peatland regeneration and #ScotlandsRainforest. Catch us next at Islay Show (13 Aug) and Oban Games (27 Aug). #Argyll #PeatlandACTION10 Aug 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqdwvn6ai2phttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3msfspwwesp2zHave you been involved in our rainforest work in Argyll? We'd love to hear from you, volunteers, event attendees, landowners and partners all welcome. Takes 5 minutes, closes Friday 21 August 🌿 buff.ly/1xo7xhn @asrainforest.bsky.social 📷 Stephen Carter06 Aug 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfspwwesp2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mrwezxx5ir26Fancy winning a £2,000 luxury holiday (or cash alternative)? 🌴✨ Every ticket bought for the Argyll Community Lottery Super Draw supports our work here at ACT, nature, climate and community projects across Argyll. Enter here 👉 bit.ly/4vRCAia31 Jul 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwezxx5ir26https://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mrmgj2ezmo2w⏰ Closing soon! ABCAN Seed Fund grants of £50–£1,000 for community-led climate action across Argyll and Bute. Apply by 2 August. 🔗 buff.ly/uhrpDcM #Argyllandbute #climateaction27 Jul 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmgj2ezmo2whttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mrjvzdy6ag26Happy Bog Day! Celebrating the brilliance of bogs 🌿 Argyll's peatlands store carbon, clean water, slow flooding and shelter specialist wildlife. Here's why they matter #InternationalBogDay #PeatlandACTION #peatlandsmatter26 Jul 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrjvzdy6ag26https://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mraoyadujo2mOur Peatland Action team spent three days on Jura last week, walking the site to finalise our restoration plans. A break in the weather let us fly the drone over gully and micro erosion areas we're aiming to restore. 🌿 #PeatlandACTION #Argyll #Jura22 Jul 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraoyadujo2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mr3ecs2xds2mStill time to apply! We're looking for chainsaw operatives to join our Rainforest Squad across sites in Argyll & Bute. £25K-£29K p/a, 35 hrs/wk. Closes 12 noon, Friday 24th July. Full details: buff.ly/5z3ePfm #ScotlandsRainforest #Argyll20 Jul 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3ecs2xds2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mqqrf4cg4r2fEarlier this month, Heather was out with volunteers from JPMorgan and Scottish Canals, clearing Himalayan Balsam from the carpark around Crinan Wood. Tackling invasive species helps protect our rainforest habitats. Thank you to everyone who got stuck in #ScotlandsRainforest #argyllrainforest16 Jul 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqrf4cg4r2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mqlqigri7a27Heather was out at Waterfall Wood in Oban earlier this month for a community litter pick, filmed for BBC's Stacey Dooley Cleans Up! The day also marked the official opening of the Waterfall Wood Rainforest Trail. Thank you to everyone who joined in! #ScotlandsRainforest14 Jul 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlqigri7a27https://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mqeazpdmhu2aWhat's food really like where you live? NHS Highland is developing a Good Food Nation Plan for the Highlands and Islands, and ABCAN is supporting this work as a partner. Whether town, village or rural, your voice matters. Survey (5-7 mins): buff.ly/nw4X1NV11 Jul 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqeazpdmhu2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mqbqkrm7vn2xOur July ABCAN newsletter is out now 🌊 This month's theme is marine life, with spotlights on Kyles Coastal Community, Seawilding, Holy Loch Nature Reserve and the Argyll Hope Spot. Did you know Argyll has more coastline than the whole of France? Read it here: buff.ly/mMSrIyS10 Jul 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbqkrm7vn2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mq2zlefffl24New job with our Rainforest Squad 🌳 We're looking for an experienced chainsaw operative to help deliver regeneration and forest management work across sites in Argyll & Bute. £25K-£29K p/a, 35 hrs/wk. Closes Friday 24th July. Full details: buff.ly/jn8S2o2 #ScotlandsRainforest #Argyll https://www.act-now.org.uk/News/act-rainforest-squad-operative07 Jul 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2zlefffl24https://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mpodsmz6hv2sCongratulations to Jamie Joyce, our Climate Manager, now certified as a Carbon Literacy Consultant, the highest trainer status in the @carbonliteracy.bsky.social network. One of just 12 trainers globally to hold this status 🌍 Read more: buff.ly/R9QwnsT #CarbonLiteracy #ABplacetobe02 Jul 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpodsmz6hv2shttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mpizpyuaxk2z⏰ Still time to apply! Our Finance & Operations Assistant/Officer role closes Monday 6 July. Flexible location | £24,479–£29,000 | Job share considered. Please share! 👇https://www.act-now.org.uk/News/were-hiring-finance-and-operations-officer [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jun 2026 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpizpyuaxk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mpgnydgngp27Our June newsletter is out now! Catch up on the latest from ACT: ABCAN Seed Fund, new team members, peatland recovery work, new blogs on Scotland's Rainforest, MAKI Pups Summer Holiday Club and more. Read it here: buff.ly/fLTI8Li29 Jun 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgnydgngp27https://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3mozszbu44i2wInvasive non-native species are one of the biggest threats to Scotland's habitats, including Argyll's temperate rainforest 🌿 Small actions make a difference. Check Clean Dry, stick to paths, and record what you spot. #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #INNSWeek #ScotlandsRainforest24 Jun 2026 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozszbu44i2whttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3moxnkhyibc2g📢 Community screening: The People's Emergency Briefing #PEBuk A powerful new film with leading UK scientists explaining what the climate & nature crisis and means for food, health, weather and the cost of living. Followed by a local discussion. 📍 Helensburgh 🗓 29 June, 7pm 🎟 Free: buff.ly/LXBzmk623 Jun 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxnkhyibc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/actinargyll.bsky.social/post/3moxiedjtis2cYesterday, on #WorldRainforestDay we visited Glen Shira, ancient woodland, veteran trees, extraordinary epiphytes, and a vivid reminder of what's at stake. Inspired (and midge-bitten). 🌿 Learn more: buff.ly/QXLcemB 📷 Stephen Carter @asrainforest.bsky.social #ScotlandsRainforest23 Jun 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:anlffjbxt3l2hcsajjdlcrxi/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxiedjtis2c