Calendar Sponsor – September 2020
The September page in the SWAT 2020 calendar is sponsored by ‘Past and Present’ of 3 Lainshaw Street, Stewarton. The photo of fungi on the September page is by Mike Stepney, a SWAT volunteer.
Crowdfunding on JustGiving
Two local mums are hoping to raise £1,000 on JustGiving to purchase a ‘storytelling seat’ to be installed in Lainshaw Woods and support the work of Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust (SWAT). Find out more at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/swat-supporters?utm_term=Rv2MDwGdA
Calendar Sponsor – July 2020
This month’s sponsor of the SWAT 2020 Calendar is Bonellie Opticians, with premises in Stewarton, Irvine and Largs.
Local Photographer’s SWAT Project
Over several months, Cara Smillie, a Stewarton-based photographer and videographer, has observed the activities of SWAT volunteers in and around the Lainshaw Woods. Cara’s images of the group and local woodland landscapes have been compiled into a book. You can see some of Cara’s work on Facebook and on Instagram.
Calendar Sponsor – June 2020
This month’s sponsor of the SWAT 2020 Calendar is Country Link, www.country-link.org.uk
Giant Hogweed Control
SWAT has started this year’s programme of glyphosate (herbicide) spraying to control the spread of giant hogweed in and around Stewarton, especially the banks of the Clerkland Burn and from where the Burn joins the Annick Water. Walkers may have noticed SWAT spraying notices and sprayers working in the Lainshaw Woods. Giant Hogweed is an extremely … Read more Giant Hogweed Control
Calendar Sponsor – May 2020
The May 2020 page of the SWAT Calendar has been sponsored by The Groom Room, 19 Lainshaw Street, Stewarton.
Map of Nature Trail
The Spring 2020 edition of The Review contains, as its centrefold, a map of the nature trail through the Lainshaw Woods in Stewarton.
SWAT Volunteer Gains Pesticide Qualifications
Richard, one of our SWAT volunteers, has successfully passed formal examinations for management of non-native invasive plant species (NNIS) including: Hand-held pesticide injections Nozzles/atomizers to apply to land Nozzles/atomizers to or near water Pesticide plugs in tree stumps
Planting of Rowan Trees
SWAT was going to plant some trees with Nether Robertland school pupils, in the school grounds, so we ordered the trees. The trees arrived, but so did COVID-19, and it became impossible for us to do what we had hoped. Instead, these tiny trees are being planted by SWAT in various places, and we will publicise … Read more Planting of Rowan Trees