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January Volunteer Day postponed
Due to the ongoing storrrrmy conditions, to err on the side of caution, we are postponing the Volunteer Day this coming Sunday, 28th Jan. Stay cosy! We will most definitely be back in action on Sunday 25th Feb, when we will … Continue reading
Rullion Green Wood Public Consultation, 25th Jan 2024
The Forest and Peatland team at Edinburgh University are holding a Public Consultation for a 26 hectare woodland, Rullion Green Wood, near Flotterstone, in the Pentland Hills Regional Park. Previously used for grazing they plan to establish woodland and restore habitats. The … Continue reading
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Orchard Deer Fence Finished!
A huge thank you to all who came to help for the final two days of the build for the deer proof fence which surrounds our Orchard area. We had good feedback from those involved that it was very enjoyable … Continue reading
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Help us finish the Orchard Deer Fence!
A reminder that this weekend (Sat 25th & Sun 26th Nov) we’ll be finishing off the deer fence for the Orchard-to-be. We’ll be there from 10am-4pm each day. Come and join us, drop in is fine, no previous experience necessary, … Continue reading
New Three Hares and Midlothian Wildflowers Partnership.
We are super pleased to announce our new partnership with the very worthy, awesome group Midlothian Wildflowers. Midlothian Wildflowers are ‘a grassroots community group working to create, care for and protect greenspaces throughout Midlothian while supporting the health and wellbeing … Continue reading
The Orchard Fence, Part Deux! Sat 25th & Sun 26th November
“Mahoosive appreciation for all the generous help and work so far. Please come hang out and tipp tapp tipp those finishing touches.” Orchard Fence Build Finishing Off Sessions: 10am-4pm Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November. All welcome, no previous experience … Continue reading
Volunteer Sunday this weekend postponed (29th Oct)
We are moving October’s Volunteer Sunday to November, so as it can coincide with finishing off the Orchard fence. Watch this space for the date to be confirmed. Sorry if you were planning to come down this Sunday (29th), but … Continue reading
Extra Date for Community Build of Orchard Fence, Monday 9th Oct!
It’s coming along nicely, but still a wee way to go so we are adding an extra date onto the Community Build of the deer proof fence for our Orchard. Monday 9th October, 10am-4pm…want to help us and learn some … Continue reading
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Places left on Community Workshop build of Orchard Deer Fence
Preparation began today (Tues 3rd Oct) for the Community Workshop Build of a Deer Proof fence for the soon to be planted Three Hares Orchard. FREE places left on Wed 4th, Thurs 5th and Sun 8th. Workshop days take place … Continue reading
Dirty Weekenders Do Away with Bracken!
Thank you to the 30 strong team from Edinburgh Uni Conservation Society a.k.a The Dirty Weekenders who finished clearing the bracken last Sunday, in preparation for our Community Orchard. And to Sima the Scyther! Next up, building the deer fence. … Continue reading
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