Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust
An environmental charity in East Ayrshire
You can find the dates for our scheduled work sessions in the SWAT Calendar. They are usually planned for the 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings of each month, and take place between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m., followed by refreshments at the SWAT shipping containers in Lainshaw Woods, Stewarton. In 2026, the planned Sunday mornings … Read more
A few SWAT 2026 Calendars are still available, priced £6. Local delivery available. Please contact us, if interested.
SWAT now has a card reader to allow supporters to purchase items, or make donations, using debit or credit cards.
The official telephone number of Stewarton Woodlands Access Trust has changed to 0773 430 8244.
While in and around Lainshaw Woods on Sunday, 17th November, two SWAT volunteers came across several types of fungi. Some examples are shown in this post. All photos are by C. Hinchliffe unless stated otherwise.
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.
SWAT has produced an updated Giant Hogweed Identification Poster. Click on the image contained in the full post to open a full-size copy of the poster as a PDF document.
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
Founded in 2004, Stewarton Woodlands Action Trust will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sunday, 21st July. Test your knowledge of the organization by completing our 20th Anniversary Quiz.
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.