By About 100m north of the Burn car park, a blocked drain had created a large puddle stretching halfway across the road. Thankfully, a couple of minutes of guddling with a stick got the water flowing again. Down on the shore just below the parking spot, we also picked up a
Ranger Education Programme
Ranger Education Programme – Home Education (Ages 5–8) Tuesday 14th April | 11:30 AM The Crannog, Castle Douglas Bring your home-educated little explorers for a fun, hands-on outdoor learning session led by our rangers! Perfect for children who love discovering nature and building confidence outdoors. Free session
Junior Ranger!
We’re excited to announce the date for our very first Volunteer Junior Ranger Session with Loch Ken Trust! This is a fantastic opportunity for young people aged 10–18 to get involved, gain hands-on outdoor experience, build confidence, and support the care of Loch Ken. Sunday 8th March 13:00
February at Loch Ken – Creativity, Conservation & Community
February at Loch Ken – Creativity, Conservation & Community If February has shown us anything, it’s this: Loch Ken isn’t just a beautiful place — it’s powered by people. From paintbrushes and poetry to patrol boots and wildlife surveys, this month has been full of energy, kindness and connection.
New Beginnings
New Beginnings
Ranger Volunteer Coordinator – Loch Ken Trust
Hello, I’m Rachael, and I’m really excited to have recently joined Loch Ken Trust as Ranger Volunteer Coordinator.
Job Opportunity!
Ranger Volunteer Coordinator- January 2026-March 2027 We are seeking an inspirational individual with good leadership, active listening and problem-solving skills, to coordinate our growing Ranger Volunteer Scheme. Headline duties will be: Engage with current volunteers Promote the Ranger Volunteer Programme Recruit new volunteers- achieving specific targets set for 2025-2027 Create
Annual General Meeting
Our upcoming Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 10th November, 7pm at The Smiddy, Balmaclellan. Please follow link below for full details Loch Ken Trust Notice of Meeting – AGM 2025
Glenkens Cardiac Responders Group
New Volunteer Cardiac Responders Group established in Dumfries and Galloway A new 10-strong Community Cardiac Responder Group has been established in Dumfries and Galloway to cover the Glenkens area. The aim of the volunteer group is to respond to out of hospital cardiac arrests in the vital first few minutes
Halloween Bat Walk
Come along to the Crannog next to beautiful Carlingwark Loch for a Bat talk an walk with crafts Saturday 1st November 2025 4:30pm BOOKING ESSENTIAL please email Lindsay@lochken.org.uk The Crannog, Lochside Park, Castle Douglas DG7 1EZ
Extreme Wildfire Warning
Extreme wildfire risk across Scotland An extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland from Friday, 11 July, until Monday, 14 July. Please enjoy the outdoors in the sunshine, safely and responsibly Please avoid BBQs and campfires Fires can ignite quickly and spread fast during this period, so
