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Volunteer Days, last Sunday of every month!

Thanks, once again, to The Dirty Weekenders (Edinburgh Uni Conservation Society), Care4Calais and all our other Volunteers who came along for the October volunteer Day. We had Riverfly on The Esk come to take samples from the Esk, which the … Continue reading

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Midlothian Wildflowers Butterfly Talk, 21st Oct.

Sharing info of this Butterfly event organised by Midlothian Wildflowers, happening on the 21st Octotber in Loanhead Library. Entry is FREE and refreshments will be provided. Email midlothianwildflowers@gmail.com to book a place as numbers are limited.

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Dirty Weekenders Get The Job Done!

Thanks to the 35 strong team of Dirty Weekenders (Edinburgh Uni Conservation Society) who came to the Volunteer Day last Sunday (28th September). They took part in shifting ALL the materials needed for the Rainwater Harvesting Catchment System into the … Continue reading

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Traditional Joinery techniques?

Want to learn some basic woodwork and traditional joinery techniques? All whilst creating something practical for Three Hares? For FREE? Sign up to our Gate Building Workshops, places still available! Email threehareswoodland@gmail.org NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! The workshops are taking … Continue reading

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Gate Build Workshop with Sven. 1st, 2nd and 7th October. Free!

Our very old gate at the main entrance to Three Hares finally fell apart! We’re going to build a new one and you could help. We are offering places for a FREE Community Gate Build Workshop with Sven Rasmussen from … Continue reading

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Rainwater Catchment System Workshop and Build, 4th and 11th Oct.

Help install a rainwater catchment system at Three Hares Community Woodland.  We will be installing a 3000L, non potable (not drinking water) rain water system for washing up, watering trees and as a fire safety measure.  Learn some basic landscaping, … Continue reading

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Public Consultation for Lights, Please Help!

The public path that borders Three Hares has recently been resurfaced. Now Midlothian Council are planning to light it up at night, which we know would be detrimental to the wildlife here, especially moths and bats. They have a public … Continue reading

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Care4Calais Scotland at Three Hares. 7th Sept.

Care4Calais Scotland organised a day at Three Hares for a group of Refugee/Asylum Seekers they are supporting in Edinburgh. It was a soggy afternoon, but spirits weren’t dampened. Three Hares were very happy to welcome the group, have an explore … Continue reading

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Saturday’s Fungi Day Postponed

This Saturday (6th Sept) was to be the third Fungi Day hosted by Myceliart Collective at Three Hares. However, it is now postponed until next month. Watch this space for details on dates. It is not to be missed!

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Moth Camp

Midlothian Wildflowers and Three Hares want to thank all the people who joined our woodland Moth Camp on the 8th of August – and to Reuben Singleton from Tweed Ecology that introduced and taught us about moths as important pollinators, … Continue reading

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