Wick Library is one of four new Green Hubs promoting climate awareness and community involvement through engaging activities and resources.
High Life Highland is behind this project. They want to promote community involvement and awareness about the environment. The hubs will show practical ways to care for our planet.
Funding comes from CILIPS Green Libraries Scotland. This will help develop hubs in Dingwall, Caol, Wick, and Ardnamurchan libraries.
This week, kids at Caol Library made bird feeders with a ranger. They took some home and hung others outside the library.
Each hub will have climate-themed books and displays. There will also be activities run with countryside rangers and community partners.
For kids, there’s an after-school nature club starting this week. It will teach them about nature and let them do fun activities like gardening and recycling.
Young conservationists can borrow nature explorer bags. These bags have resources to help families explore their local environment.
The library in Wick will be part of this green initiative. Caol and Wick will also have ‘Seed Libraries’ starting in spring. Customers can take and deposit seed packets to help biodiversity.
These Green Hubs aim to create positive change in local communities.
Anne Nicholson, a senior librarian, said tackling climate issues can feel overwhelming. But libraries can be a space for sharing knowledge and skills.
She invites local partners to join in climate engagement activities. Interested people can reach out to their nearest Green Hub.
Eilidh-Ann Philips, a countryside ranger, is excited about the project. She believes the Green Hubs will empower everyone to care for the planet, one step at a time.
