Stories of Soil Symposium #ScotsClimateWeek

Forth Environment Link (FEL) began as the Kippen Nature Club in 1989 with the aim of teaching children about biodiversity and nature. In response to community need and interest, the organisation grew in both mandate and geography, expanding to include adult education and demonstration projects. In 2005 the organisation reconstituted as Forth Environment Link - a company limited by guarantee with charitable status, serving three local authority areas – Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Falkirk. In 2008 Forth Valley Food Links merged with FEL, bringing an additional focus on sustainable local food production and consumption. In 2012 FEL took over the hosting of Cycle Stirling bringing a new cycling focus to our work. In 2013, Stirling Cycle Hub started operating from Stirling Train Station enhancing FEL’s cycling provision. Now in 2019 FEL works under 4 main themes: Active Travel, Food & Growing, Circular Economy and Volunteering.Our Vision:Linking people and the environment for a greener, healthier futureOur Aims:We work with others on environmental, food and active travel issues to:Encourage and support involvement, learning and practical actionEducate and raise awarenessCreate and develop new ideasGround Floor | Cameron House | Forthside Way|Stirling FK8 1QZTel. 01786 449215 | Company Number 286 723 | Scottish Charity Number SCO 019 276

FEL Scotland

Listen to stories and take part in activities centered around our relationship to the ground beneath our feet, in all it's forms.

Sauchie Home Farm

<a href="https://www.netzeronation.scot/climate-week" title="https://www.netzeronation.scot/climate-week" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scotland's Climate Week</a><a href="https://felscotland.org/climate-hub/" title="https://felscotland.org/climate-hub/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Forth Valley Climate Action Hub</a> host: Stories of Soil SymposiumStories and journeys about our cultural, emotional, and physical relationship to our soils and the beings that depend on and contribute to them. Find out how these connections can also be what creates resilience, diversity and nature restoration so vital for our future on this earth.Speakers will weave their own stories, followed with break out groups for your own sharing alongside practical activities such as willow weaving, nettle cordage, song and storytelling.Hear stories from the different habitats and soil types of the Forth Valley, from speakers such as the <a href="https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/scotlands-international-environment-centre/forth-climate-forest/" title="https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/scotlands-international-environment-centre/forth-climate-forest/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Forth Climate Forest</a>, <a href="https://www.movementinthyme.com/" title="https://www.movementinthyme.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Movement in Thyme</a>, <a href="https://www.westmossside.com/" title="https://www.westmossside.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">West Mossside Farm</a><a href="https://www.herbalhomestead.org/" title="https://www.herbalhomestead.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">, </a><a href="https://www.herbalhomestead.org/" title="https://www.herbalhomestead.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Herbal Homestead</a>Held in the beautiful rewilding biodiversity farm on the outskirts of Stirling, home to ancient woodland, and a diverse host of plants and animals; a powerful example of nature restoration. Agenda12:00 - 12:45 Free vegan lunch. Networking time12:45 - 14:00 Speakers weave their stories with opportunities to share and ask qs14:00 - 14:20 Tea break14:20 - 15:00 More stories from speakers15:00 - 16:00 Practicals: Willow weaving, planting, storytelling, tour.Getting there:The farm is located in Old Sauchie, just outside of Stirling. Full details on how to get here will be sent once a booking is made.Public transport is preferred but isn't possible to this location. A lift share option will be provided and costs reimbursed for drivers. If you would be happy to offer a lift share, please provide a contact number when booking and how many passengers you would be able to take. Or select the option if you would like a lift. Our team will help to match up folks with lift share.We are able to reinburse travel on the following terms, there will be a short volunteer form to complete for reinbursement.45p per mile will be given to drivers who make the journey by car.35p per mile will be given to those who make the journey by bicycle.Please contact climate@felscotland.org if you have any questions

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