Heads Up – Path Closure

Work began this week in preparation for the resurfacing works that are due to take place on the Old Railway Path from Auchendinny to Rosewell (a section of the Penicuik to Dalkeith Walkway). The resurfacing should commence on the 16th September, and as a result the path will be shut for about 9 weeks. Main gate access to Three Hares will not be accessible, we are told, for the first week of this. We are hoping the work on that section of path will be completed first, allowing us access again from 22nd September, finger’s crossed! We’ll keep you posted.

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What do you see?

Jo and daughter Grace, who are regular visitors to Three Hares, sent us these stunning photos of a Peacock Butterfly from Three Hares at the end of August. It got us to thinking that we would welcome any other photos from visits to Three Hares which document the flora and fauna there.

Send them on to threehareswoodland@gmail.com and let us know whether you also give permission for them to be posted on our website and other social media.

Thanks Jo and Grace!

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The Michty Green Team

Thanks to the Green Team for all the effort and hard work they put in on the land last Thursday (29th August). The group cut back a lot of the river walk path, which had become very overgrown with the Summer’s late growth spurt. Thank you, very much appreciated!

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Sustainable Woodland Management Intro Events: 28th & 30th Sept.

‘Woodlands into Management’ is a series of events organised and facilitated by the Small Woods Association in partnership with small woodland owners and workers across the country.

These 1-day events aim to encourage and inspire woodland owners and managers to bring woodlands into sustainable management and overcome some of the barriers that might stand in the way. Each session will provide training, advice, and discussion on a specific aspect of the woodland management process, with experienced guest speakers offering insights.

Join us on Saturday 28th September at Willowburn Wood, south of Edinburgh, for an introduction to sustainable woodland management. James Chapman is a permaculture teacher, consultant and roundwood timber framer. He has been managing his own woodland for the past 8 years in a low-impact way for wildlife, fuel and timber.

The day will include a walk and talk of James’ woodland to understand his management approach, as well as receiving training and guidance on a practical woodland management task. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion throughout the day.

Thanks to FSC funding this event is running at low-cost. Places are available on a first come first served basis. General admission £5

Willowburn Woods, Saturday 28th Sept – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/woodlands-into-management-a-visit-to-willowburn-wood-tickets-978210964327?aff=oddtdtcreator

Abbey St Bathans, Monday 30th Sept – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/woodlands-into-management-a-visit-to-abbey-st-bathans-tickets-981681153757?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you have any questions, please contact Alice Brawley at alicebrawley@smallwoods.org.uk.

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Sunday 30th June, Volunteer Day!

Join us at Three Hares, this Sunday 30th June, from 11am-3pm. There will be tree care, fire awakening, odd jobs and bits and bobs.

No previous experience necessary, all welcome. Bring drinking water, snacks/lunch and good footwear.

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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 by afternoon sun and souls grounded in working the land.

Thank you Sima for being a great teacher. It is a real craft to scythe and it is very good to learn about the care of the tools and techniques.”

If you are interested to learn scything techniques and would like to join us for our next bracken cutting session, drop us an email at threehareswoodland@gmail.com

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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 guards on site and, sadly, have quite a few dead trees now that have been browsed. We work hard for this to be a place for everyone to enjoy, but we ask that respect is shown to all living things, including the trees. If your dog does pull off a tree guard, please replace it around the tree. If your dog is persistent in keeping destroying tree guards, we kindly ask you to keep them on a lead. With thanks.

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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), a big pile of wood moved into the site and all chopped, completing our Holz Hausen style stack. Power to your elbows! Safe to say this group smashed it!

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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 Three Hares. Thanks to Midlothian Climate Action Network Seedcorn Fund for making it possible.

We value the importance of being able to sit still, peacefully in nature and the health benefits that brings. The bench is just inside the entrance to Three Hares, which is not only a perfect viewpoint to look over the land, but it is accessible to those who cannot manage the steep slope into Three Hares. We hope you enjoy.

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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 necessary. See you there?

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