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Scything With Sima!
Thanks to the volunteers who last week learned scything techniques, as well as peening and sharpening from the wonderful teacher, Sima, whilst keeping the bracken at bay in our newly planted Community Orchard area. “A nurturing day with spirits lifted … Continue reading
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Tree Guard Damage – help us stop it
We welcome our dog pals at Three Hares. What a great place for them to explore. We do ask, however, if people could please stop letting them pull tree guards off the trees. We have collected so many chewed tree … Continue reading
Crown Estate Volunteer Day
Thank you, to a lovely group of employees from the Crown Estate who came for a Volunteer Day at Three Hares yesterday (13th May). What a lot of work we got done! 60 trees planted (donated by Auchendinny Community Garden), … Continue reading
Take A Seat
Today we installed our new bench at Three Hares. Beautifully made, by Frazer Graham, from reclaimed Oak floor boards and church pews. Frazer was part of the Musical Forest build team so we were glad to have him back at … Continue reading
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Volunteer Day, Sunday 28th April 11am-3pm
Dust off your work gloves, and join us at Three Hares this Sunday from 11am-3pm. Bring the usual water, snacks etc you may need. Drop in or come for the whole session. Work to your own abilities. No previous experience … Continue reading
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Midlothian Wildflowers Event 4th May, Rosewell
Our wonderful, wild partners Midlothian Wildflowers are hosting a ‘Herbal Wildflower Tea And Tincture Workshop’ at The Steading, Rosewell on 4th May. Join the gathering! See attached poster for details.
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Reminder – Volunteer Day this Sunday 31st March
The clocks Spring forward this Sunday, and as it is the last Sunday of the month, we spring into action for our Volunteer Day, 11am-3pm. Come and join us, no previous experience necessary! Work to your own abilities. As usual, … Continue reading
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In Memory Of Ali
Sad to hear the news of the passing of Ali, who died on 26th December 2023. Ali was a big character, and an enthusiastic volunteer who helped build the hut at Three Hares. He was good craic, loved being in … Continue reading
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Orchard Planted!!
Thanks to all the Volunteers who came down yesterday (Sun 25th Feb), including the mighty Dirty Weekenders Crew from Edinburgh Uni. We planted the Community Orchard! We also laid some mulch mat around the base of the trees to give … Continue reading
This Sunday (25th Feb) Apple Tree Planting and Wood Stacking
Thanks to funding from Volunteering Matters Action Earth we now have heritage variety Apple Trees to plant, creating our new Community Orchard. Happy days! All welcome to help plant and mulch. We will also be stacking wood, Holz Hausen style, … Continue reading
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