Update from the building process On Monday the 11th of October we set a milestone in the building of the Conservation Hub – the physical base for the Findhorn Hinterland Trust. The first timber frame was lifted and the building was blessed with many hands making the work light and manageable. A big ‘Thank you’ […]
It has become clear that it is time to restructure the Green Burial side of the Findhorn Hinterland Trust and in particular the Funeral Co-ordination role. To this end the trust would like to announce opportunities to join their team as part of the Wilkies Wood Green Burial Sub-group. The Funeral Co-ordinator’s role and associated […]
Good news – we have finally broken ground and put in the foundations of this much needed new physical base for the FHT on the edge of Wilkies Wood! This has only been possible by securing a good part of the funding for this £20k project. So far about £9000 has been pledged in grants […]
Despite a frightfully cold May where we needed to feed our four overwintered hives of bees to keep them alive, we now are in the healthy position of having eleven hives in our apiary up by the wind turbines and should have some honey for sale come September – watch this space! We have also […]
By Jonathan Caddy There are many things going on connected with the FHT this spring both on the land and within the organisation. Here is a brief roundup of some that may interest you: EWG Work Party – The Trust is in the process of securing a small grant from Volunteering Matters to help us […]
Whilst there’s already a lot of knowledge about some groups of organisms, such as lichens and birds, there is much still to be learned about the fungi, insects, slime moulds and many other forms of life that are our immediate neighbours on the land.
Here’s an excellent article by Alan Watson Featherstone, to view or download as a pdf: Slime Moulds on the Hinterland
A Step Closer to Buying the Green Burial Site
Merry Christmas Everybody… This month’s regular FHG work party will not be running due to the fact that the last Saturday of the month falls on Christmas Eve. Festive Blessings to all. Work parties are open to all. Work parties are a great way to learn more about the Findhorn Hinterland while caring for it. […]
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The Findhorn Hinterland Trust (FHT) is a charity (SC045806) set up as a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) in July 2015 and as such is regulated by OSCR (Office of Scottish Charities Register). (more...)
FHT and Equal Adventure Start Working Together
Plans for Restorative Activity Days with Families and Individuals with Complex Needs For 30 years, Equal Adventure, a Grantown on Spey based charity, has challenged perceptions of inclusion and disability through positive asset-based approaches to outdoor activity and expeditions, as well as scientific and educational fieldwork. We are excited to be working with The Findhorn […]