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Himalayan Balsam Pulling

Himalayan Balsam Pulling

It was a dreich Sunday but a successful pulling of Himalayan balsam plants before they flower and go to seed. Far fewer plants than a year ago, with smaller patches; good progress. “It’s like fishing, but more fun,” said Thorkil as everyone got wet in the rain.

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Skunk Cabbage Work Party

Skunk Cabbage Work Party

Wellies and waders were called for at a work party on Wednesday when TI volunteers splashed down to help eradicate an unwelcome visitor from the burn running across the water meadow on the Community Land. Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) is native to western...

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Evening Bird Walk

Evening Bird Walk

It was a beautiful warm evening for John Aitchison’s bird walk, with evening fabulous light (and not so fabulous midges at some of the stops). John helped us to listen more carefully and pick out various bird song and calls. Highlights were a fleeting glimpse of a...

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Wildflower ID Walk

Wildflower ID Walk

A lovely afternoon along the blue route with Innes Manders from Catkin Ecology (and 25 others) talking about wild flowers, grasses and ferns. A great conversation with everyone contributing lots of knowledge about common names, Latin names, uses of flowers … it’s...

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Wildflower ID Walk – 9/05/26

Wildflower ID Walk – 9/05/26

Wildflower ID Walk Saturday 9 May, at 2.30pm Meet at Tayvallich Village Shop Ecologist Innes Manders will be guiding us, helping us identify all the beautiful spring flowers as well as some bryophytes, trees and other fauna. Innes is from Kilmichael and, with his...

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Dawn Chorus Walk – 22/04/26

Dawn Chorus Walk – 22/04/26

What better way to start your day! Dawn Chorus Walk with John Aitchison, Wed 22 April at 6am Come and join us and experience the beauty of a spring morning and the dawn chorus! We will be walking the Carsaig old road. Meet us at 6am at Tayvallich Front Green! Bring a...

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Old Carsaig Road Renovation Works

Old Carsaig Road Renovation Works

Work to renovate the eastern part of the Old Carsaig Road between Tayvallich village and the SSEN substation will begin on: Monday 30 March The works are expected to last around 6–10 days. During this period: • Access along the old road will be restricted for walkers...

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Cnoc Leis Bench

Cnoc Leis Bench

Who thought three people could carry a bench to the top of Cnoc Leis? Amazing view to have a picnic! Please use and enjoy at the top of the red route 🙂

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