The Weegie Dirty Weekenders are not a Glaswegian introduction agency but in fact the Glasgow University Conservation Group. Whether you want to gain valuable conservation skills, see more of Scotland or help preserve our beautiful wild areas, then Dirty Weekenders is for you - as long as you don’t mind getting your hands dirty you’re always welcome!We spend our weekends doing practical conservation in and around Glasgow, ranging from path maintenance to dry stone dyking, rhododendron clearing to mural painting. Past activities have included rhodey bashing at Clyde Muirshel, a weekend project with Gowanbank community and a weekend away at Brodick Castle on Arran.
We’re also involved in the University’s very own wildlife garden; we’ve been working on some of the raised beds and have put in a new pond. There are also opportunities to get involved with the management of the garden by joining the Wildlife Garden Committee.
How to get involved...
Alongside our conservation projects and residential weekends, we also have regular socials, usually on a Wednesday evening. You can join at any project or a social - have a look at the projects page or you can join our mailing list for full details.
What does it cost…
Membership is £3, but its value is priceless! Your membership fee will contribute to insurance and general running costs.
John Muir Award…
The John Muir award recognises and celebrates conservation work throughout the UK. You can sign up to take part in the John Muir Award through Dirty Weekenders. See a member of the committee for more details.
