Posts by Clara
Fancy the Scottish Sustainable Agricultural Conference on us?
We are offering financial support for farmers in the Leven Catchment to join the conference. Funding is available on a first come, first served basis! About the Conference On 1 October, the Scottish Sustainable Agriculture Conference will bring together farmers, crofters, landowners and industry professionals from across Scotland to share practical ideas, experiences and knowledge…
Read MoreConnecting Young Hearts to Their Catchment
As part of the lead-up to the Catchment Festival, we’ve been delivering nature-based learning sessions for schools across the catchment, both within classrooms and at the beautiful Pond Cottage. These sessions explore how children connect with the rivers and landscapes around them, helping to build a stronger understanding of and relationship with their local catchment.…
Read MoreBeyond Grants: Community-Owned Renewables
Event Information Join us for an evening exploring the many benefits that community-owned renewables can bring to local communities; from funding nature action and other local priorities, reducing energy costs, to empowering communities to take meaningful local climate action. With dinner at hand, we will hear about what community-owned renewables are, how they work and…
Read MoreJoin Groundswell Scotland Meet-Up!
A small group of Forth Rivers Trust staff, farmers, and landowners will be heading to Groundswell with the Leven Catchment Farmer Network. We thought it would be nice to create an informal space for people making the same trip from Scotland to connect, see who else is attending, and share a relaxed drink together. We’re aiming to…
Read MoreMaking Sense of Soil Health: & It’s Impacts on Farm
Wed 13 May 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Channel Farm, KY13 9HD. Event Info Join us for a hands-on day at Channel Farm exploring what soil health is, and how healthier soils can improve crop / grass performance, strengthen resilience and support long-term farm profitability. Renown soil health advisor Niels Corfield will guide us through understanding, assessing, and managing soils to get…
Read MoreFertiliser Inputs: Benefits and Drawbacks of Different Types
Wed 27 May 2026 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Kilrie Farm, KY2 5UW Event Info Rising fertiliser prices, a wide range of options, and the need to make every application count make it as important as ever to discuss the pros and cons of different fertiliser types. Join us for a hands-on day at Kilrie Farm to explore fertiliser inputs and…
Read MoreFancy Groundswell on us?
We are offering five farms in the Leven Catchment a free place at Groundswell this July – the UK’s biggest festival on resilient and sustainable farming. Read on to find out more about Groundswell and this opportunity. More About Groundswell Every year, thousands of farmers and industry professionals gather at Lannock Farm near Stevenage for Groundswell to connect, share…
Read MoreSeeds of the Future: Learning to Grow Native Trees
On 5th October, we joined Elana Bader from Darroch Nurseries for a hands-on walk through Formonthills Woodland. Participants learned to identify common species, and explored the basics of growing seedlings from seed. The session gave everyone the confidence to responsibly collect seeds and try growing trees themselves – whether on their farm or in their…
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