Bioblitz - raising awareness of our local wildlife, insects and plants
2023-12-13 • No comments • • Eastern Perthshire
We want to raise awareness of our local habitat and teach people to recognise local wildlife, insects and plants and to understand their needs for survival. We plan to conduct regular mini biolitzes asking people to look out for and record items they see over a short period of time (up to 24 hours). These will lead up to a larger raising awareness event in the Wellmeadow in summer 2024 to further engage the community.
Community greenspace is important. It contributes to our mental well-being and helps us keep fit. It can help us provide locally sourced, excellent quality food. And it can help nature. More and more species, many of them once common, are threatened as habitats are degraded. Britain has lost 97% of its flower-rich meadows, and garden birds, bumblebees and butterflies are in serious decline.
BiodiversityBlair seeks to increase the variety of life in the area to the benefit of the natural world and the people who live here.
Costs include:
National trust kits: 15 x nestbox (£13.99) and 5 x butterfly hibernation house (£18.99). Total £305
Rattray Common - solar panelled battery operated wifi system for bird box camera - 2 x £219.99 = £440
8 x birdboxes = £240 1 x Insect tower = £40 1 x Insect Hotel = £30 Feeders £50.
Supply of bird food £200
Running event - £400
Admin & finance - £170
Total = £1,705
Cargo bikes and increased bike access and recognition
2023-12-14 • 28 comments • • Strathearn & Strathallan
Our proposal for this fund is to investigate and research the feasibility of setting up and establishing a community Cycle Crieff Cargo bike delivery service!
The easiest way to describe how we want operate is – A do anything local delivery service easily accessed using cargo bikes and helping reduce vehicle use. Run by locals helping visitors and locals to use their community services and facilities. Pay what you can afford!!
Cycle Crieff Cargo!
How It Works
1. You call, email or contact us via the website and let us know what you need picked up and delivered, where it needs to go and by when.
2. We will confirm the details and price with you. If cost is an issue, please offer what you can currently afford!
3. Once all agreed, we will come and collect on our delivery bike.
4. Once we deliver your items, you will receive a confirmation message that it has been delivered safely.