We've got another 2 garden workshops coming up with Nadia Russel from Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Fridays 13th & 27th March 1-3pm, at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre. Free community lunch 12 - 1pm. To book contact ruth@elgt.org.uk / 07840854411 #growyourownfood #wellbeing
Planting snowdrops and bluebells in Craigmillar woods with the new group of Youth Build trainees. Can't wait to see the flowers brightening up the park and providing much needed early food for insects, especially the queen bees that have been emerging recently.
We had a blustery but sunny day tree and bulb planting with Enterprise and Trees for Cities to create two new woodland areas in Sighthill Park. The group planted 245 native trees and interspaced 900 Snowdrop bulbs between them, providing a valuable food source for pollinators.
It was great to see so many people come along to our event in Craigmillar Castle Park. Thank you to Rowan Environmental Arts for singing in the Spring Programme with such a lovely tune.
We’ve had a great time in the outdoor social space at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre. Finishing off the improvements by painting, planting and celebrating. Thanks to Kim at Jump Edinburgh for some fab entertainment too.
We had another fantastic afternoon in Inch Park doing some litter picking as part of our programme with Friends of Inch Park Committee. We also spotted some very interesting plants which can be seen on iNaturalist.
Join us in Inch Park on Saturday 28th March from 10:30am - 1:30pm to learn how to identify bumblebees and to plan for a new 'Bee Walk' in Inch Park.
We are so delighted to have the magical Rowanbank Environmental Arts back in Craigmillar Castle Park with a performance to welcome in the spring. This Saturday at 2pm. It will be beautiful, come and join. Everyone welcome.
We welcomed Craigmount High School to West Pilton Park who are earning their Duke of Edinburgh Award through volunteering in the park. They helped clean up the 'foot print' herb area, in preparation for Spring. What a difference they've made! A big thanks
We made the most of the sunshine this week with a big spring litter pick at West Pilton Park. It's looking much better now! Thanks to Ranger Beth from the Council for her support. We also spotted plenty of bugs and bees waking up and enjoying the display of Crocus.
We had another fab Wellies in the Woods session in West Pilton Park last week, focusing on the book Superworm! We charmed some worms and observed their wiggly bodies, did some bug hunting and learned the worm dance.
We had a lovely time at the nature connection community event in Craigmillar Castle Park. We took our time to look, feel and hear the subtle signs of nature. Bird song, bark textures and tiny tree flowers all made an appearance.
Enjoyed our Monday nature walk in Little France Park. The sun shone, and it was warm! We all stopped to feel it and take a moment to welcome the spring! #spring #community
What a productive afternoon we had with a fabulous bunch of local people, aiming to develop and improve the outdoor social space at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre. Well done everyone
Over 40 residents enjoyed their time in the Old Prestonfield Bowling Green learning about tree pruning, planting summer flowers & had some fun hula hooping as part of the greenspace improvements.
Take part in community tree planting events in Livingston and Blackburn in the next 2 weeks. All are welcome with tools and trees provided, just come along and join in. All events run from 10am-12pm. For more information contact trees&woodland@westlothian.gov.uk
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We loved spotting some signs of spring with our Inch Park conservation group. Amidst sowing more Yellow Rattle seed, we spotted our first daffodils, dandelions and bumblebees of the year
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We're having two celebration events, one next Friday 6th March and one the following Tuesday, 10th March at Goodtrees Community Garden in Moredun from 1pm-3pm. We've got hula hooping fun and circus skills, lunch outside by the firepit and music. Everyone welcome.
We were very lucky with the dry mild weather for our walk around Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, signs of spring coming through too, very exciting to see! #wellbeingwalks #walkingforhealth @nhslothcharity.bsky.social
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There's still time to book onto our next Inch Park ecology talk - happening this Wednesday from 6-7:30pm in the Bothy at Bridgend Farmhouse. Learn about the fascinating the often hidden universe of the insects that live in Inch Park. please contact beth@elgt.org.uk to book.
At the Goodtrees Gardening group we cracked on with our seed seed sowing for the garden space. We’re looking forward to finalising things outdoors and getting these planted out.
Everyone felt great for getting out on our wellbeing walk at Inch Park, lovely to see the difference each week makes at this time of year - we loved seeing all the spring colour! It’s good to be connected!
Come along to the Community Tree Planting Event, Saturday March the 14th at 10am. Help to build the nature corner as part of the wider Niddrie Burn Restoration.
Great to see Katesmill Bridge over the Water of Leith re-open after storm damage. We delivered the project in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council which will improve access to local green and blue spaces.
This week, CGI came and planted 450 trees to create a new woodland at Hunters Hall Park. A huge thank you goes to the team for all their hard work improving this greenspace in challenging conditions. We are looking forward to seeing this new woodland thrive.
On Wednesday 25th February from 6-7:30pm we'll be joined at Bridgend Farmhouse by an ecologist who has been studying the insects in Inch Park. To sign up please contact beth@elgt.org.uk.
