Nature Project in Auchincruive up for National Award
- Submitted by: Sharon Dowey, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 15 October 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-01679
That the Parliament congratulates Little Acorns in Auchincruive on it receiving a nomination for an RSPB Community Initiative Award; notes that this is RSPB Scotland’s 10th anniversary Nature of Scotland Awards; further notes that Little Acorns revived an old underused arboretum to develop a forest school with a programme of nature-based learning for the community; acknowledges that facilities include a woodworking area, vegetable garden, mud kitchen and a wildflower meadow; understands that Little Acorns has reignited many people’s love for nature, and wishes it well for the virtual ceremony, which is to be held on 17 November 2021.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White