As the 2026 Wildflower and Scything Workshop season comes to an end. We reflect on how scything in North East Scotland is helping restore biodiverse and reconnect people with traditional land management skills.

The Elgin BioBlitz results are in! Read to learn more about what we found & why these events are important for us and biodiversity.

Learn 5 simple ways to help butterflies in your North East Scotland garden or greenspace by supporting eggs, caterpillars & adults.

At NESBiP, we are passionate about connecting people with the wildlife and habitats that make North East Scotland special. Understanding species such as beavers helps build awareness of the vital role biodiversity plays in healthy ecosystems and resilient communities.

Heatwaves and bumblebees: 5 simple ways you can help bumblebees (and other pollinators) during heatwaves in North East Scotland.

Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity by exploring how local action in North East Scotland supports global biodiversity.

Read this beautifully written piece by Grace Green on some thoughtful takeaways from the Spring Seminar hosted by NESBIP and NESCAN Hub in March 2026.

Helping hedgerows in North East Scotland: discover simple ways to support wildlife & boost biodiversity this National Hedgerow Week.

Help hedgehogs in North East Scotland this Hedgehog Awareness Week with these 5 easy actions. Read to learn what you can do.

Support Just Transition & Nature by exploring how biodiversity & NESBiP can help build a fair, resilient future in North East Scotland.

Watch inspiring talks from the Nature in North East Scotland seminar sharing real biodiversity projects, community action & nature recovery.

Discover simple wetland actions for the NESBiP Big 5 & learn how to protect North East Scotland’s wetlands this World Wetland’s Day. Every small action helps!

On Friday 6th March 2026, join us for our annual seminar. Nature in North East Scotland: Connected, Expanded, Resilient, Protected.

As we count down to Christmas, here are 5 nature-based New Year’s resolutions. Ranging from building wildlife homes to joining an event.

Read about Mike Raby’s research on the Miyawaki Method, Wee Forests in North East Scotland and the benefits they bring.

Learn how Claire Stainfield is utilising advances in AI to support seal research. When used thoughtfully, AI can be a powerful tool.

24th October is International Day of Climate Action. Read to learn what 6 things you can do to tackle biodiversity loss & the climate crisis.

And with that, the 2025 wildflower & scything season comes to an end….. Here are 10 things we learnt along the way.

22 September to 22 October is tree seed gathering season. The perfect time to collect native tree seed and grow your own tree.

Unfortunately many of our amphibians get trapped in our drains. Learn how Steve Hull is finding a solution to death traps in suburbia.

On Saturday 26th July Friends of St Fittick’s Park will be holding a Nature Open Day. Come join us to learn more about nature of the park.

NESBiP Spring Seminar this year, was in collaboration with NESCAN – “Supporting Local Biodiversity using the Climate Adaptation Route Map”. Read SRUC Student, Grace Green’s experience of the seminar.

12th – 18th May is Invasive Species Week & aims to raise awareness on invasive plant & animal species. Read to learn how you can help NESBReC and the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative by reporting your sightings.

Our guest blog this month has been written by Cally from the Huntly Swift Group – NES Swifts.

During the week of 21st April, the World has been celebrating International Dark Sky Week. But did you know that Light Pollution is rapidly on the rise. Read to learn how you can help.

RSPB have released the results from their biggest citizen science project – the Big Garden Birdwatch. Read to learn how North East Scottish garden birds are doing and how you can help them.

More than half of the butterfly species in the UK are currently experience long-term declines. Newly released data shows that 2024 was one of the worst years on record for butterflies.

Read to learn how the Aberdeenshire Council Rangers and Banff and Buchan schools are collaborating and creating wildlife habitat networks for pollinators.

Read to learn how the Crown Estate Scotland team, a local farmer & the Tomintoul community turned an empty strip of land into a thriving wildflower meadow to help their local pollinators.

Hutton Highlights is a James Hutton Institute podcast and back in May, NESBiP was invited to talk about pollinators and why they are wonderful.

Hutton Highlights is a James Hutton Institute podcast and back in May, NESBiP was invited to talk about pollinators and why they are wonderful.

NESBiP has been without a coordinator for a little while, but Abbie has joined us with lots of enthusiasm and passion. She is ready to support the partners, communities and biodiversity. Learn more about her here.

In 2021 NESBiP hosted a seminar celebrating Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters. The seminar focused on the management of our waters from the coastline to the highlands. Watch the full seminar here.

Learn more about finding, recording and appreciating the wildlife on your doorstep during lockdowns.

Our Biodiversity Champion Awards aim to acknowledge and celebrate the individuals and organisations who help our wildlife.

Your chance to catch up on an event recently hosted by the Partnership, on how we all can better manage our grass areas for biodiversity and reduced costs.

A new group encourages the community to enjoy the local woodlands and works to improve their biodiversity.

Everyone loves a wildflower meadow. They make a great backdrop for chocolate or washing powder adverts, but for bees and other pollinators they are critical habitat.

Why does SNH erect an electric fence around the Forvie tern colony? Why do RSPB use ponies to graze at Loch of Strathbeg? What about placement of bat boxes, or methods used to control invasive species?

Watch SCOTLAND: The Big Picture’s stunning introduction to biodiversity in North East Scotland – The Wild North East – Scotland’s Natural Gem.