Rus will update us on the progress of the No Take Zone in Lamlash Bay and and the Marine Conservation area.

Grassland-dwelling populations of water voles came to light in Glasgow in 2008 and these populations have since been recognized as nationally significant.  The Glasgow Water Vole Project is a partnership project between the University of Glasgow, Glasgow City Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, People's Trust for Endangered Species and the Seven Lochs Project which has grown considerably since it started five years ago.

An illustrated talk from Butterfly Conservation Scotland's Peatlands for People Officer. You’ll learn what peatlands are, why they are important, their main threats and what Bog Squad is doing to help restore them. We’ll look at their importance in terms of climate change, water quality, heritage and biodiversity.

Dr Linda Rosborough Chair of SWT will give us a rundown on what's happening in SWT nationally as well as giving us her views on a variety of nature conservation issues.