Scotland's environment web

Project finder

You can help to collect the data and information that will improve our understanding of Scotland’s environment by taking part in a ‘citizen science’ project. Or you can get involved in ‘citizen action’ projects that help to protect and improve our environment. Project finder helps you find the activity you would like to get involved in. If you would like to add a project to our list please contact us by email.

Project Topics

Bog squad Find out more
Bog squad
Are you interested in helping to secure the future of Scotland’s lowland peatlands? The bog squad is a group of volunteers that undertake restoration work aimed at re-wetting peatlands, so that the natural flora & fauna can thrive and peat formation can take place again in the future.
Project topic: Land
Cairngorms Nature Find out more
Cairngorms volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to get out into the countryside, meet like-mided people, keep fit and do your bit to look after this amazing place - no matter how big or small that may be.
Project topic: Land
Footpaths - Guided walk at Rhenigidale Find out more
Footpaths
North Harris has an extensive network of paths and tracks which is unique in the Western Isles where there are otherwise few well established paths.
Project topic: Land
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs - Our volunteer rangers Find out more
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park volunteering
Volunteers really make a difference. They are really important to the success of the National Park – they are an inspiration, giving valuable time to enhance the National Park for people and wildlife.
Project topic: Land
Volunteering with NatureScot Find out more
Volunteering with NatureScot
NatureScot really values the work of volunteers, and we offer a range of volunteering opportunities suitable for different interests, skills and time availability.
Project topic: Land
Walk in the park - Arrochar Walk Find out more
Walk in the park
Walk in the park health walks utilise the beautiful and nurturing surroundings of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. We are now one of the best examples of a successful health walk programme in Scotland.
Project topic: Land