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An international conference about heritage interpretation, 30 September to 3 October 2007 in Aviemore. The Vital Spark is a major international event looking at interpretation - the art of communicating with visitors at places such as museums, nature reserves, historic buildings and national parks.

Falkland Centre for Stewardship is launching its network of restored walks and pathways around Falkland Estate with a summer programme of innovative and thought-provoking walks.

 Edinburgh's boldest new social enterprise, The Melting Pot, is offering a preview of the space and services and an opportunity to meet pioneering members during its transformational refurbishment stage.

More than 10,000 people are expected to make their way to the second annual festival, which is the only Scottish event of its kind.
With the theme of Minding the Future, Big Tent will celebrate and explore old and new ways of caring for resources inherited from the past for the benefit of present
and future generations. 

Keep Scotland Beautiful is calling for volunteers to come out in force during April 2007 and sign up to taking part in the nation's biggest litter pick. Fresh air and exercise are just two of the benefits of the Spring Clean but the biggest and best result will be that you, and all visitors to our country, will be able to enjoy our towns, cities, parks and countryside in all their natural  glory once again.   

More than Recycling, the CRNS 2nd Annual Conference and Awards, will be the biggest ever gathering of people committed to maximising the potential of the community recycling sector in Scotland. 

BTCV Scotland offer a variety of training courses for personal development, qualifications, employment, new career opportunities or career progression.

1-day sharing good practice event exploring the relationship between biomass energy production and its impact on natural heritage.

A series of free events across Falkirk, North Lanarkshire and Stirling enabling participants to identify, learn more about and count their local wildlife.

One-day conference highlighting the range of social, economic and environmental benefits achieved from furniture recycling projects in the UK and Europe. 

One-day seminar for people who want to learn more about setting up a carpet recycling project. 
 

BATS & The Millennium Link's Annual Training Events for those interested in bats and working with them.

Scottish Natural Heritage 'Sharing Good Practice' event focusing on how to involve communities in the recording and management of biodiversity. 

The conference is the start of a series looking at a Sustainable Scotland. As more pressure is put on industries like farming, tourism and retail we must ask the question how we make these industries sustainable whilst protecting our natural resources.

1-day seminar looking at new technologies in providing interpretative facilities at sites of interest. 

1-day seminar programme and exhibition for everyone working with children, families and young people. 

1-day conference followed by awards ceremony and drinks reception6. 

An SNH 'Sharing Good Practice' event for those involved in environmental education and focussing on communicating key messages.

One-day Scottish Centre for Regeneration practice event bringing together practitioners in sustainable development and community regeneration.

Paths For All Partnership seminar on promotion of pathways and path projects.

One day conference offering an opportunity for community regeneration practitioners to discuss policy, share good practice and network. 

Morning seminar which will bring together practitioners involved in public health and community regeneration to identify common areas of interest, share what works and propose practical action to help create healthier communities.

This workshop will explore the role of communities and professionals in guiding change in their local landscape.

1-day SNH seminar exploring issues relating to volunteering.

CSV Make a Difference Day encourages people to give time to improve their communities and build up skills whilst enjoying themselves.

Annual Conference of the Sustainable Scotland Network.

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations' annual conference on Rural Services.

BTCV Scotland's next Community Local Action Network (CLAN) Gathering - a FREE enjoyable and informative event for anyone involved in environmental projects. 

1-day workshop exploring the role of communities and professionals in guiding change in their local landscape. £50 including lunch/refreshments.

1-day workshop organised by SNH for those involved in outdoor education activities. £50 including lunch and refreshments.

3-day conference organised by the National Trust for Scotland

Seminar on community renewables organised by the Scottish Renewables Forum.

Annual beach clean-up and litter survey.

1-day workshop organised by SNH. £50 including lunch and refreshments. 

1-day workshop organised by SNH on working with rivers. £50 including lunch and refreshments.

2-day seminar exploring tenant participation organised by TIGHRA. 

CRNS conference looking at issues relating to homelessness and housing which may be of relevance to furniture projects. 

Afternoon seminar on designed to promote Community Action, sponsored by Forward Scotland.

A series of events aiming to encourage people to explore & enjoy Local Nature Reserves

Lunchtime lecture by Sir Crispin Agnew on current issues relating to waste in Scotland. 12.30-2pm.

Free, 2-day course on raising and managing finances for community groups.

Annual General Meeting of Scottish Allotments and Gardens, with lunch. 11-3.30, Free.

Free conference on how different organisations can find ways to identify and attach value to their social and environmental impacts 

2-day conference on Community Renewables organised by the Scottish Renewables Forum.

Family fun day organised by BTCV Scotland in celebration of World Environment Day.

In some areas of Scotland, substantial numbers of windfarms are being proposed.

Seminar designed to help companies and community groups to help apply for and achieve environmental awards.

BTCV Scotland CLAN Gathering with a focus on sources of funding for groups carrying out environmental projects.

This conference will address 'Enhancing our environment', Making conservation work', Towards a modern rural economy' and 'Powering the countryside'.

A one day conference and workshop outlining demand reponsive transport concepts.