Grounded in Garnock
Unearthing Networks in Nature
Grounded in Garnock – Unearthing Networks in Nature will explore the incredible natural systems that exist on our doorstep, from the soil beneath our feet to the biodiversity in our gardens. Delivered by Beith Trust in partnership with local Social Entrepreneur Michelle Sutherland, the programme aims to showcase and strengthen the deep connections between people, land, and wildlife.
Funded by Scottish Government Place Based Investment Fund
Grounded in Garnock Seminars & Practical Workshops
Week One
Stories of Place
Wed Sept 10th | 7pm – 9pm
Sat Sept 13th | 10am – 2pm
A seminar and practical workshop exploring the power of storytelling and connecting with history, people, and places of the Garnock Valley.
FREE TO ATTEND
Week Two
Stories of Soil
Wed Sept 17th | 7pm – 9pm
Sat Sept 20th | 10am – 2pm
A seminar and practical workshop exploring the power of storytelling and connecting with history, people, and places of the Garnock Valley.
FREE TO ATTEND
Week Three
Stories of Biodiversity
Wed Oct 1st | 7pm – 9pm
Sat Oct 4th | 10am – 2pm
A seminar and practical workshop focused on learning how to protect and enhance local ecosystems for future generations
FREE TO ATTEND
Week Four
Stories of Energy
Wed Oct 15th | 7pm – 9pm
Sat Oct 18th | 10am – 2pm
Join us to hear about stories of energy and the incredible transition that is taking place. We will learn about some of the renewable energies best suited to our Scottish landscape, using the Geilsland Estate as our design case study
FREE TO ATTEND
Week Five
Stories of Restoration
Wed Oct 22nd | 7pm – 9pm
Sat Oct 25th | 10am – 2pm
This week we will hear different stories of restoration within the Garnock Valley and the wider region, including a practical session working with Peter Livingstone.
FREE TO ATTEND
Week Six
Stories of Collaboration
Wed Oct 29th | 7pm – 9pm
In this seminar we will hear stories of collaboration, explore what we think are the basic principles of working together. We will look to nature to see how collaborations exist within our living systems.
FREE TO ATTEND
If you have any questions, please email Michelle@michellesutherland.co
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