three hares woodland

This is an event that is NOT happening at Three Hares, but is definitely of interest so we are spreading the word!

Dr.Brian Moffat (Archaeobotanist) hosts Open Days at Soutra Aisle 2017 (site of the medieval hospital and monastery founded in 1164 and operating for approx 300 years).

Brian imparts a wealth of knowledge about medicinal plants used, plants introduced, and much more info that you won’t find on Google!!

Easter Weekend- April 15th, 16th, 17th.
May 6th (For Midlothian Heritage Week)
Summer Weekend- August 26th, 27th, 28th

2pm prompt start.
Usually lasts until 5pm-ish.
Bring warm clothes as it is an exposed windy hilltop!

Buses from Edinburgh- Perrymans 51/52
Get off at Soutra Aisle, just after Fala, and it’s a 10/15min walk from A68.

If you are interested in herbs, you’ll be into this!

Soutra Aisle: http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lauder/soutraaisle/
Perryman’s Bus Timetable: https://www.perrymansbuses.co.uk/item/51-52
Google Maps: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Soutra+Aisle/@55.8158533,-2.8927275,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4887a280544eb4a7:0x323cb10bb9372fbd!8m2!3d55.8158503!4d-2.8752127

The wonderful Vegware will be providing cups and spoons for the soup at our AGP this sat.

Check them out

http://www.vegware.com/

Big up!!

Due to some, ahem,’technical’ issues, Kuchke will be postponing the 1st April performance of ŠUMA at Three Hares.  So watch this space for when this will be happening!

However, we will still have Kuchke singing some of their favourite Balkan tunes.  Not to be missed!

The Watch Thieves will be joining us on the land for the AGP on the 1st April.  Catch them by the fireside at the Three Hares weaving their musical webs.

AGP at  Three Hares Community Woodland, 1st April 2017.  2pm-6pm

We have acquired another 300 native trees along with the 430 from The Woodland Trust to plant tomorrow (Sat 11th March) and Sunday 12th.  10am-4pm each day.  Campers welcome!

We have also been donated 10 Scots Pines that a nice man has grown from seed in Edinburgh and have the opportunity to cut 100 willow whips from our neighbour, pass them across the river and plant them at Three Hares.

So come on down and give us a hand!

It’ll be lovely!!

Pop it in your diaries, wax up your waterproofs and sharpen those spades, for the 3 Hares are having another Tree Planting Weekend!

Come help us get our next 450 trees in the ground, taking us up to a grand 1000 trees on the land since we started!!!!!

We will be having some fun activities going on around and about,  wanders in the woods, fire lighting, nature games and much more with the option of camping if the weathers good 🙂

Bring warm clothes, sturdy boots, food to share and enough water for yourself and your family. If you have it, bring along a spade and a pair of gloves, but we will also have some on site for those that need.

Looking forward to seeing you all there

10am-4pm sat and sun

happy tree planting!!

Today we gathered in the beautiful sunshine and snow to design and plant up the beginnings of our new willow site.

4 Varieties each planted into a different directional point to mark out a compass, with plans to create a living willow dome and sitting area in the centre.

200 is only the beginning!  Watch this space for MUCH more willow planting to come!!!

At the beginning of last Spring the first trees went into the ground at the Three Hares Community Woodland thanks to our generous neighbours.  150 native species, an easy task, helped by volunteers and a good sunny day.  We even basked in the sunshine as we shared a picnic after the work was done.

Last November a further 230 trees, donated by TCV and again native species, were planted at the Three Hares.  Rowan, Downy Birch, Lime, Oak, Goat Willow, Alder, Hawthorn, Blackthorn…

According to a  post at the end of last year by the Woodland Trust, in the UK ‘tree planting rates have plummeted to an all-time low.’  It is also noted that ‘woodland cover across the UK is just 13%’.

We have more trees to plant!

11th and 12th of March 2017 is our tree planting weekend.  We have 450 trees donated by the Woodland Trust, along with steaks and guards.  As 450 trees aren’t a lot to plant, expect an easy weekend!  We’ll start on Saturday at 10am.

Campers welcome!

Howdy folks,

We have 200 willow cuttings to get into the ground. 4 Varieties for those basket weavers out there!

Head along to the land on Feb 10th between 10-4 for some planting fun.

Tea and Biscuits provided.

See you there!!

The Hares 🙂