A wonderful blog (with gorgeous photos!) from the organisers of The Gralloch Gravel Cycling Festival, taking place 15-17 May 2026. It describes their recce for the new Ultra route which will take in 330km of the GSA #UNESCOBiosphere - can't wait for the official reveal!

https://ow.ly/sH9w50XHhoH

Learn about Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region over lunch at November event, today in The Watershed:

www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/lunch-learn-at-the-...

#LionsBayWatershed #HoweSound #UNESCOBiosphere #LionsBay #SeaToSky #Squamish #Nature

Biosphere Proud Supporter Networker Join us at the Proud Supporter Networker for a day of connecting, sharing ideas, and building a community of support!

📢 Last few tickets remaining!
Our final Proud Supporter networker of 2025 is in #Girvan on 1st Oct - join us! Free to attend, lunch included. Ideal for businesses, community groups, and anyone who wants to find out more about SW Scotland's #UNESCOBiosphere.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/biosphere-...

Join us in #Maybole on 8th October for our 2025 Year in Review, your chance to hear presentations from the #gsabiosphere team, ask questions, give feedback, and find out more about how the #UNESCOBiosphere designation can benefit you. Book here:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/galloway-s...

Thanks to the incredible team at #DolphinHouse Outdoor Education Centre and the young adventurers working towards their Sundew Badges on the glorious west coast of our #UNESCOBiosphere! We had an amazing day sharing your experiences in nature 💚🌳🦋💙

@southayrshire.bsky.social #learningoutdoors

Some photos from Biosphere Day in the Biosphere Community of #Ochiltree this week with the #MaidsafeFoundation - thanks to all the children who joined us for climate games, bug-hunting, and learning outdoors!

@eastayrshire.bsky.social #EastAyrshire #gsabiosphere #UNESCOBiosphere

We're delighted to be partnering with Upland CIC and artist Joshua Williams for #ArtfulMigration. The next event is a guided walk in the Atlantic rainforest at #Glentrool, exploring this special environment and its place in the history of our #UNESCOBiosphere.

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Sun shines on Hannahston Nature Day 2025 - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (GSAB) Partnership and the Friends of Hannahston Woods have hosted another successful event connecting […]

An amazing day in #EastAyrshire with local and national organisations, volunteer groups and - in a first for our #UNESCOBiosphere - students from East Tennessee State University! Thanks to co-hosts the Friends of Hannahston Woods and everyone else involved 💚🌳

www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/sun-shines-o...

South of Scotland Enterprise confirms funding for UNESCO Biosphere - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (GSAB) Partnership has welcomed a new funding package from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE). […]

We are delighted to announce the #gsabiosphere has been awarded a new funding package from @sosenterprise.bsky.social, supporting people, nature, and #sustainabledevelopment in the South of Scotland:

www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/south-of-sco...

#TeamSouthScotland #NCIZ #UNESCOBiosphere

This week we're launching 2 new itineraries in our series of Low Carbon Days Out. Designed to support planet-friendly leisure, #slowtravel and #sustainabletourism, each route tours natural and cultural heritage highlights of our #UNESCOBiosphere.

www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/explore-the-...

Toxic chemical pollution continues on Isle of Man as government defends Unesco conservation status Biosphere status is ‘not a hallmark of perfection’, says island administration.

UNESCO: "As the #IsleofMan Biosphere Reserve was designated in 2016, its periodic review is scheduled for 2026. Unesco will make all information available to the Intergovernmental Committee in charge of examining the renewal of the status.”
theconversation.com/toxic-chemic... #UNESCObiosphere

🌍 Earth Day: North Devon Biosphere continues to demonstrate how place-based, community-led action supports global goals.

From marine governance to nature recovery, our team is building real resilience on the ground — for people, planet, and future generations.

#EarthDay2025 #UNESCOBiosphere

Thanks to @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social for inviting us to deliver a #GreenHealth session to #socialsciences students yesterday, introducing @inaturalist.bsky.social and exploring how time outdoors #naturerecording is good for physical and mental health 💚🦋🦔🌳

#UNESCOBiosphere #lovenature

The #Ayrshire Wildlife Recorders' Gathering is coming up on 5th April in Troon. A brilliant event celebrating nature and #citizenscience while supporting conservation in our #UNESCOBiosphere and beyond! Tickets available via hosts @swseic.bsky.social at the link below.

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The fermentation process: We clean raw wool using only lukewarm water and time. Over a few weeks, natural bacteria gently dissolve dirt and grease, leaving the wool soft and clean – no chemicals, no heat.
#wool #handmade #slowliving #unescobiosphere #møn #suintfermentationmethod #møn #upcycling

Explore the Biosphere - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Find an exceptional visitor experience in Scotland's first UNESCO Biosphere, with guided tours, outdoor activities and heritage attractions.

Our 'Explore' page is updated at the start of each month with inspiration for adventure and discovery in our #UNESCOBiosphere. March is looking bright and beautiful! Come and discover heritage, food & drink, and sustainable stays:

www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/explore-the-...

#VisitScotland #UNESCOTrail

Our #socialenterprise Merrick Scottish Blackface Knitwear has a great wee Stories page which is growing and evolving with interviews, local history, and the origins of our luxury #knitwear designs, fully fashioned using 100% #BritishWool sourced in the #UNESCOBiosphere.

merrickscotland.com/stories/

Our monthly newsletter went out to subscribers at the weekend. Read and enjoy via the link below, and if you wish to subscribe visit our website at gsabiosphere.org.uk

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#UNESCOBiosphere #gsabiosphere

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome friends from UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man to the #gsabiosphere for a wide-ranging conversation about governance and funding. A beautiful day for a walk at Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve, one of the Core Areas of our #UNESCOBiosphere.

We're delighted to announce the next screening of 'Heart of the Biosphere', our documentary short film exploring the ecologically precious Core Areas of our #UNESCOBiosphere. Hope you can join us on 19/02 at #Ochiltree, tickets are FREE and can be booked below.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heart-of-t...

Happy #worldwetlandsday
Photo I took of the wetland we live near, an exquisite tidal bay filled with unique wild life, constantly under threat from inappropriate development even though it is a #ramsar listed wetland and #unescobiosphere #savewesternport
For more info: www.savewesternport.org

Galloway National Park proposal - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere In July 2024 the Scottish Government announced that Galloway has been chosen as the preferred site for Scotland’s next National […]

We're into the final month of the public consultation on the proposal to create a #NationalPark in Galloway. The GSA Biosphere's vision is for a dual designation of NP and #UNESCOBiosphere that centres #sustainabledevelopment and #naturerecovery:

www.gsabiosphere.org.uk/our-unesco-b...