Glenkens Pollinators Project
Dalry Community Council and Propagate present a new and exciting project – and we want you to be involved!
The Glenkens Pollinators Project will see around 120 fruit and nut trees being planted across gardens and community spaces, right across our area. This will create a nature network for nectar loving insects to thrive - boosting biodiversity while creating edible landscapes.
We are looking for host gardens and places to plant the trees. Could you have space for a fruit or nut tree to welcome pollinators into your garden?
We won’t be able to visit every space so here’s some guidelines:
Fruit and nut trees can get big, and each will need clearance of around 4-6metres, depending on the variety.
Your space should be sheltered from strong winds for your trees to thrive.
Ideally you will have a sunny spot, with at least 6 hours of light during the main growing season.
Pollinators need chemical free environments, so your garden should be wildlife friendly and not use Roundup or other toxins.
UPDATE July 2025 - Applications have now closed.
Other things you need to know...
We will soon have a list of species and varieties available for you to choose from – we hope to have a wide range of fruit and nut trees. The trees are all grown in Scotland and will be coming from an independent small business.
We are organising a Pollinator ID and Recording workshop in partnership with South West Scotland Environmental Information Centre - see events below.
Trees will be available for planting from October. We will organise a couple of demonstration sessions where you can see how to plant your tree to give it the best possible start.
We hope that this project will go on to bear future fruits and keen to hear your ideas! Maybe we can have a local fruit sharing project, or link up with the Galloway Apple Project in Wigtown to learn grafting skills. Perhaps we can make a Glenkens Cider!
If you have any questions please contact Abi via abi@propagate.org.uk or 07340 531506.
This project is funded by Scottish Power Energy Networks and the D&G Climate Hub.
Upcoming Events
There are several opportunities coming up which you are invited to join.
Banner and Parade Prop Making on Friday 8 August at Dalry Library. 12-5pm, drop in. This session will be run by local creative Sarah McCusker. We'll be making pollinator friendly props for the Land Notes Festival Parade on 17 August. Free, fun and family friendly. Please spread the word!
Pollinator Power! - an ID workshop on Sunday 24 August in New Galloway Community Garden, 2-4pm. Join this free session to learn more about all the pollinating insects that help to produce our food. We're asking folk to book for this as spaces are limited. Please click here to register.
Glenkens Pollinators Info Session online on Thursday 4 September, 7pm. Join this session to learn more about the project, how it's going to work, hear what trees we'll be planting and have your questions answered. All welcome. Join on Zoom using this link.