Summer Barbecue
The barbecue for members will be held on Saturday, 16th August 2025.
News
News about SWAT and the natural environment in and around Stewarton.
SWAT AGM
The Annual General Meeting for SWAT Members will take place on Thursday 1st May 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Stewarton Community Hub, Rigg Street, Stewarton.
SWAT Members’ Meeting
The Trustees have booked the Stewarton Community Hub on Rigg Street (next to Stewarton Cross) for 7pm on Thursday, 20th March for a SWAT members’ meeting.
Autumn Fungi
While in and around Lainshaw Woods on Sunday, 17th November, two SWAT volunteers came across several types of fungi. Some examples are shown below. All photos are by C. Hinchliffe unless stated otherwise.
The 2025 Calendar is Available
The SWAT 2025 Calendar is now available. Copies are priced £6 and can be purchased from ‘The Book Nook‘, High Street, Stewarton – Scotland’s Independent Bookshop of the Year 2024
Planned Path Repairs
Some repairs to paths in Lainshaw Woods are scheduled to be carried out by QTS Group commencing Tuesday, 10th September 2024. Please keep an eye out for diversion and warning signs while the works are in progress over the following weeks.
New Giant Hogweed Poster
SWAT has produced an updated Giant Hogweed Identification Poster. Click on the image below to open a full-size copy of the poster as a PDF document.
Giant Hogweed Alert
Giant Hogweed is a non-native, invasive plant whose toxic sap can be extremely harmful. It is important to avoid touching all parts of the plant. Giant Hogweed plants are often found near watercourses including the Clerkland Burn, Annick Water and other local burns and streams. Check your knowledge of Giant Hogweed and other local, non-native … Read more
20th Anniversary
Founded in 2004, Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sunday, 21st July. Test your knowledge of the organisation by completing our 20th Anniversary Quiz.
Duke of Edinburgh Awards
SWAT is pleased to welcome three new teenage volunteers who are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The volunteers will be involved in carrying out woodland and estate management tasks under supervision.