Central Projects

Bumblebee Conservation Trust Wildlife Garden
Where?
When? 23rd July 2008
What's it about? We are creating a wildlife garden on the university campus to demonstrate how suitable planting can benefit biodiversity. The garden is open to the public but has not yet been publicised as work has not yet finished on the site. We have regular volunteer evenings where interested members of the public come and help us with planting, digging and other manual work. The grant would allow us to buy specific wildlife friendly plants to include in the garden and might also be used to create a pond, which would have obvious biodiversity benefit.
Where's it happening? SBES, University of Stirling, Stirling,
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ben Darvill (0178 646 7818)
Organised by: The Bumblebee Conservation Trust
REF S147

Lord Ancrum Wood (Reclaim for the Natives)
Where? Dalkeith
When? 18/6/08, 25/6/08, 11/7/08 & 30/7/08
What's it about? Removing invasive species (Rhododendron, Snowberry and Privot) from woodland. Cut down, remove roots and burn in fire.
Where's it happening? C.O. Forestry Commission, Newbattle Abbey College, Newbattle Road, Dalkeith
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hansen Muir (0131 663 6165)
Organised by: Mid Lothian Environmental Task Force
Email: hansen@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
REF S159

Habitat Enhancement Through Nestbox Creation
Where? Doune
When? 13/7/08
What's it about? Construct and erect nestboxes for UKBAP and LBAP species :- Barn Owls, Spotted Flycatchers and Tree Sparrows.
Where's it happening? Lerrocks Farm, Argaty, Doune
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michael McDonnell (0771 827 7207)
Organised by: Argaty Red Kite Project Volunteer group
REF S180

Completed Projects

Growing Our Own Tuck Shop
Where? Carron, Falkirk
When? 5 May 2008
What's it about? We are going to be building planters and planting fruit bushes to provide our tuck shop with fruit to sell. Volunteer will help to build and plant.
Where's it happening? Carron Primary School, Alloa Road, Carron, Falkirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: vivien.gillies@falkirk.gov.uk (01324 503450)
Organised by: Carron Primary School
REF S26

Community Clean-Up of Gala Park 26th April
Where? Dunipace
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? Clean-up of park central to two towns, Dunipace and Denny. Children's art poster contest already underway, awards will be given by Scottish Football Hero Alex Totten that day. Events from 10am - 1pm include award at 10am, then clean-up of park with Falkirk Council Litter Strategy team and community volunteers from 10:30-Noon. Then refreshments and children's litter displays at Dunipace Primary Gym from noon till 1pm. Local Denny High School students are helping as Team Leaders, local businesses are donating food, prizes. Falkirk Environmental Trust has given funding. This event will launch a new community environmental group that is forming currently.
Where's it happening? Old Gala Park, Stirling Road, Dunipace
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Children must be accompanied by adult supervisor.
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, bottled water, prizes, party afterwards
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, None, None
How many NEW volunteers required? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Michelle McCallum (01324 824 843)
Organised by: Carronvale Tenants & Residents Association
Email: ctra.dunipace@yahoo.co.uk
REF S54

Growing Clean Food & Smelly Flowers
Where? Falkirk
When? 24 April 2008
What's it about? We are a small Enhanced Provision with 17 children all with special needs to varying degrees. We have found that the children love to garden, and they have done some research on growing their own food. As you will be well aware money is at a premium in schools, and unfortunately as this is not a curricular activity, there is no funding. The class teacher and myself have spent a few pounds of our own money to get things going, and have begged or borrowed other items to assist us. The children would love to grow their own food, we would love it to be organic. I'm sure you will be aware children's attention spans can be low, so we have sown salad leaves, in pots so that they can get a 'result' fast. It would mean so much to us to have a resource, however small, to help us make our garden grow. :)
Where's it happening? Hallglen Primary School, New Hallglen Road, Falkirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Hallglen Pr. Sch./Enhanced Provision
REF S58

Creation of Habitat For Birds
Where? Lothian
When? 14/5/08
What's it about? We have been working on a site to create an area for birds to safely feed and nest. We want to plant trees, shrubs and plants that benefit insects, butterflies, bees and ultimately birds.
Where's it happening? 51 Gorgie Road, Lothian
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Blair McNeil (0131 337 4202)
Organised by: Gorgie City Farm
Email: helen@gorgiecityfarm.org.uk
REF S96

Petit Palette Jardin
Where? Lothian
When? 22 May 2008
What's it about? Colinton Primary Gardening Club consists of 12 school children, 1 teacher and 2 volunteers. The children would like to enter The Gardening Scotland Pallet Garden competition. The children have to design their pallet garden, then plant it before putting it into the competition on the 1st June 2008. Our volunteers will assist with the design/planting and transport of the pallet to and from the show, where it will be on display within the school grounds until next year, where the framework and plants will be recycled for next years show.
Where's it happening? Colinton Primary School, Redford Road, Lothian
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maria Roxburgh (01506 492 072)
Organised by: Colinton Primary School Gardening Club
Email: mariaroxburgh@blueyonder.co.uk
REF S37

Blooming Bridge of Allan
Where? Stirling
When? 7 June 2008
What's it about? Beavers and Scouts will plant bedding plants in barrels in the centre of the village. This will involve clearing out old vegetation and refilling with good compost.
Where's it happening? Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan, Stirling
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alison Logie (01786 833631)
Organised by: Bridge of Allan Community Council
REF S166

Wildlife Wonderland
Where? Tullibody
When? 19/5/08
What's it about? We are intending to create a footpath and wildlife area in our school grounds. This would provide a quiet area where children can walk and chat to friends. We would ask volunteers to help with planting bushes and plants that would attract wildlife. The children could then use the area in environmental studies.
Where's it happening? St. Serf's Primary School, St. Serf's Road, Tullibody
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Marion Broadfoot (01259 722950)
Organised by: St. Serf's Primary School
REF S43