Butterflies Flutter By the Scottish Action Earth Launch

A team of eager volunteers launched the CSV Action Earth campaign in Scotland by renovating the Butterfly Garden at Kelvingrove Park on the 2nd April.

BTCV Glasgow had applied for their £250 grant to purchase tools and equipment for use on this project. 12 BTCV Volunteers were joined by 6 volunteers from RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme) to weed and thin out the existing site, lay bark paths, plant butterfly-friendly plants and flowers as well as creating habitats for ladybirds and other insects.

The launch started in Kelvingrove Museum's Scottish Wildlife gallery with a short talk from Richard Sutcliffe, Research Manager (Natural History) for Glasgow Museums and Butterfly Conservation Scotland (Glasgow and SW Scotland). He outlined how the work done would benefit biodiversity and assist local butterflies.

After words of thanks from SNH and Morrisons representatives, BTCV's new tools were presented by local MSP Bob Doris. Everyone then headed off into the park where they were divided into hard-working teams, supervised by Sheila Russell, Glasgow City Council's ecologist. Morrisons generously provided a sandwich lunch which was greatly appreciated.

Throughout the unusually warm and sunny day, several cheeky butterflies were spotted taking a sneaky look at the improvements being made to one of their favourite spots! The work done will have immediate and longterm benefits for local biodiversity. Clyde Action reported live from the event and Glasgow's main newspaper the 'Evening Times' both covered the launch.