Highland Projects

Completed Projects

Easter Family Fun Day
Where? Acharacle
When? 22 Mar 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will make bat and bird boxes to place around the site.
Where's it happening? Sgoil na Coille, Salen, Acharacle
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sheila Nan (01967 431 508)
Organised by: Acharacle Community Company
REF S4

Young Conservationists
Where? Achictibuie
When? 29 May
What's it about? The class are volunteering as a working party to clean beaches, build bird & bat boxes, repair paths and plant bulbs in and around Achiltibuie (Wester-Ross). We will be working in partnership with the wildlife Trust
Where's it happening? Achininver, Achictibuie
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: C Hancox (01854 655213)
Organised by: Ullapool Primary School
Email: Carolinehancox@hotmail.co.uk
REF S16

Celebrating Nettles Day
Where? Applecross
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? This project is to raise awareness of the usefulness of some of our wild plants, in this case the Stinging Nettle. We hope to encourage people to create a nettle patch that will encourage butterflies and other insects into their gardens. We will provide seeds if necessary. There will be tastings of Nettle soup and Nettle tea as well as demonstrations of dying with nettles and making nettle string as well highlighting many the many other benefits Nettles can offer. Volunteers will assist the public in these activities and tell them about the advantages of Nettles as a wildlife habitat.
Where's it happening? The Big Green Border, Croft Wool Shop, Cuaig, Applecross
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lesley Kilbride (01520 755260)
Organised by: Applecross Walks and Traditional Crafts
REF S140

Homes for Bats and Birds
Where? Avoch
When? 6 June 2008
What's it about? The project is to raise awareness of and encourage birdlife in and around the school. We plan to put bird boxes and bird feeders in tree areas in each of the two school playgrounds. We will also put a bat box in the woodland walk area of the older childrens playground.
Where's it happening? Avoch Primary School, Avoch
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jenny Hall (01381 620939)
Organised by: Avoch Primary School Eco-committee
REF S153

Badbea Clearance Project
Where? Badbea
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will cut back vegetation and clear drains in order to improve access to a popular heritage site known as Badbea. The path needs some maintenance work to help people access this interesting site.
Where's it happening? Badbea Clearance Village, Badbea
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Marina Swanson (01955 607758)
Organised by: Caithness Countryside Volunteers
Email: marina.swanson@highland.gov.uk
REF S31

Creature Comforts Wildlife Stack
Where? Broadford
When? 24/5/08
What's it about? Volunteers will use wooden pallets to construct stacks which can act as a shelter for garden creatures. Pallets provide the basic structure, and other items will be added between layers, e.g. twigs, bricks, roof tiles, tubes, clay pots etc. This will provide a range of types of shelter for a variety creatures.
Where's it happening? Elgol, Broadford
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pat Anderson (01471 866234)
Organised by: Elgol Primary School
Email: elgol.primary@highland.gov.uk
REF S42

Bualnaluib Wildlife Garden
Where? by Achnasheen
When? 23/6/08
What's it about? Lay new paths in wildlife area we are developing in our school grounds.
Where's it happening? Bualnaluib Primary, Aultbea, by Achnasheen
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jean Ross (01445 731 254)
Organised by: Bualnaluib Primary
REF S139

Pulteneytown Planting Project (PPP)
Where? Caithness, KW1 5ND
When? 21 April 2008
What's it about? We want to help our nursery children to understand and appreciate the local natural heritage and get involved with it. Adjacent to our outside play area there will be a range of planters. This will be aesthetically pleasing but will also contain insect attractive plants with bright colours. The children will be practically involved by planting the flowers and help with the on-going maintenance. We want the children to learn about caring for living plants and mini-beasts.
Where's it happening? Seaforth Avenue, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5ND
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Must have a link with the School Nursery, Must have a link with the School Nursery
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Pulteneytown Academy School Nursery
REF S35

The Greening of Callander
Where? Callander
When? 27/04/2008
What's it about? Four large flower beds in the Main Street of Callander will be cleaned and cleared of rubbish, as well as being re-planted. The same will be done to the two flower beds at the entrance to the Meadows.
Where's it happening? Main Street, Callander
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Insurance
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Anne Doherty (01877330996)
Organised by: Callander Community Development Trust
REF S50

Neil Gunn Pond Life
Where? Dingwall
When? 21/6/08 - 22/6/08
What's it about? This project will see the culmination of previous work to restore an ancient pond now overgrown. The volunteers will start work to clear the pond, removal of grass and reeds, which will allow th epond to breathe and allow habitual species to return. After the pond has been cleared, a survey will be carried out to monitor the life in the pond.
Where's it happening? Neil Gunn Memorial Site, Dingwall
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Wellies
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Lynch (01349 867 765)
Organised by: Dingwall Wildlife Explorers
Email: dwex@hotmail.co.uk
REF S114

Restoration of neglected woodland site
Where? Fochester
When? 28th April 2008
What's it about? Cut out the conifers that have seeded and grown. Preserve the trees and clear out debris from the river. Install bird boxes and restore the stretch of pathway.
Where's it happening? Torrieston forest, c/o Forestry commision Scotland, Fochester
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Nicoz (01343549460)
Organised by: 4th Elgin Company Boys' Brigade
Email: nicolcarnock@ukonline.co.uk
REF S36

Spiral Herb Garden
Where? Fortrose
When? 15 April
What's it about? Choose and plant herb plants for a stone spiral herb garden which is situated at the front of the school. The volunteers will help to plant the herbs
Where's it happening? Academy Street, Fortrose
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials, Plants
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Fortrose Academy
REF S22

Floral Sensation
Where? Highland
When? 16/06/08
What's it about? Initial work to prepare ground for sensory garden. Selection of suitable plants.
Where's it happening? Temple Crescent, Inverness, Highland
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: M Lisle ()
Organised by: Hilton P.School
REF S83

Wild About inverness
Where? Inverness
When? 19/4/08 & 20/4/08
What's it about? We will be seeding 4 roundabouts in Inverness with wildflower meadows. These were plain grass and we plan to sow wild flower and grass seed of native Scottish species to improve local biodiversity, and to attract bees and butterflies. The ground has been renovated, so the group will be seeding and raking in the seed over the 2 day period.
Where's it happening? Doves, Matalan, Castle Heather and Leakinch Roundabouts, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, 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: Claire Reading (0131 225 1930)
Organised by: Brown Earth Landscapes
Email: claire@brownearthlandscapes.com
REF S81

Treasure Trove
Where? Inverness
When? 25 April 2008
What's it about? As part of our summer term project we would like to enthuse the children about growing their own food.; Volunteers will plant seed potatoes in pots in a concrete lane area and the children will chart the growth progress and eventually have their own crops to share with others.
Where's it happening? Church Lane,, Church Street,, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, 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: R Finlay (01463 241765)
Organised by: Kidzone
Email: rfinlay@toucansurf.com
REF S47

Hidden Haven
Where? Inverness
When? 25 April 2008
What's it about? Behind this building there is an uncultivated garden area surrounded by office blocks. This has remained untouched & neglected for many years.; Volunteers will begin clearing and starting to dg with a view to creating a proper garden.
Where's it happening? 12 Bank Street, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: T MacKay (01463 234569)
Organised by: CYC
REF S44

Flower Flight
Where? Inverness
When? 9 May 2008
What's it about? Clean steps and railings of large building in prominent position on the banks of the River Ness. Volunteers will clear and clean the area, plant concrete pots with summer flowers and shrubs to enhance this listed building for tourists and locals.
Where's it happening? Free North Church,, Bank Street,, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: R Finlay (01463 241765)
Organised by: Kidzone
Email: rfinlay@toucansurf.com
REF S48

Outside In!
Where? Inverness
When? 16 May 2008
What's it about? Our Sunday School pupils would like to plant seeds and bedding plants to enhance the inside areas of the foyer to create splashes of colour in a large, old, listed building. We want to create a friendly, lively welcome.
Where's it happening? Free North Church, Bank Street,, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: R Finlay (01463 241765)
Organised by: Free North Sunday School
REF S49

River Revel
Where? Inverness
When? 31 May 2008
What's it about? This is a riverside building and we would like to brighten a concrete area (with no existing greenery or plant life) with planters and shrubs. Volunteers will clear, arrange & plant area.
Where's it happening? 12 Bank Street, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: T MacKay (01463 234569)
Organised by: CYC
REF S45

From Us To You
Where? Inverness
When? 11 June 2008
What's it about? The children will plant an ornamental tree and small shrubs in the garden of Hilton Church as a thank you for all of the support that the church has given the school over the years. The planting will be in a circular bed at the front of the church where it can be viewed and enjoyed by the local community.
Where's it happening? Hilton Church, 4 Tomatin Road, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Mrs Margaret Lisle (01463 230435)
Organised by: Hilton P.School
REF S154

Construct Pond in School Garden - Install Water Butts
Where? Inverness
When? 13/6/08
What's it about? We have already constructed a willow structure, bought a wormery and are building a pond. We are going to try and encourage more wildlife into our garden; we will put up bird boxes and grow more Budlia bush (to encourage butterflies). We also have 4 regular sized compost bins and one giant one.
Where's it happening? Central Primary School, Kenneth Street, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nestor Beveridge (01463 233906)
Organised by: Central Primary
REF S152

Strawberry Fields Forever
Where? Inverness
When? 26/6/08
What's it about? Members of the class will:- - assemble old car tyres into towers, 2 high. - They will then plant them using exterior gloss paint. - They will repot the plants grown by the previous class. - The strawberries will then tuble over the tyres.
Where's it happening? Kirkhill Primary School, St. Mary's Road, Inverness
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Henri Shepherd (01463 831 543)
Organised by: Kirkhill Primary School
REF S176

Flower Tots Garden
Where? Isle Of Barra
When? 14/4/08 - 18/4/08
What's it about? The project is to create an edible hedge along the back of the Centre's garden and children's play area to attract birds that the children from our Gaelic Croileagan and English playgroup can observe and name. We will also plant nectar rich flowers to attract butterflies and bumblebees for the children to watch. The volunteer children and parents will dig and plant the trees and flowers and look after them long term.
Where's it happening? The Children's Centre, Castle Bay, Isle Of Barra
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Samantha Muir (01871 810765)
Organised by: Barra Pre-School Ltd
Email: barrachildcentre@btconnect.com
REF S56

Kingussie High Goes Organic
Where? Kingussie
When? 23/6/08
What's it about? As part of the school's Silver Eco-school Award, we have bought a polytunnel so that we can teach the pupilshow to grow organicherbs and vegetables, which we will then use in the Home Economics Department and school canteen. We already have several compost bins in school, but the compost is not ready yet, so in order to start growing this year we require funds to buy organic compost and organic seeds.
Where's it happening? Ruthven Road, Kingussie
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials, 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
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Deirdre Falconer (01540 661 475)
Organised by: Kingussie High School
Email: kingussie.high@highland.gov.uk
REF S158

Terrific Trees
Where? Latheron
When? 12/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers will plant a mixed broadleaf hedge to provide shelter and habitat for both birds and mammals. Volunteers will plant individual trees within a fenced area.
Where's it happening? Guidebest Croft, Latheron
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 1
Press/Volunteer Contact: Marina Swanson (01955 607758)
Organised by: Caithness Countryside Volunteers
Email: marina.swanson@highland.gov.uk
REF S30

Beach Clean Up
Where? Lochinver
When? 26 April 2008
What's it about? Remove the rubbish and clean the beaches in Culag Woods. This will be a family event open to all, with a barbeque afterwards.
Where's it happening? The Culag Woods, Lochinver, Lochinver
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Barbeque afterwards
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hilary MacDonald (01571 844368)
Organised by: Culag Community Woodland Trust
Email: hilary@culagwoods.org.uk
REF S32

Tree Planting
Where? Lochinver
When? 19 May 2008
What's it about? Plant trees on the Little Assynt Estate
Where's it happening? The Little Assynt Estate, Lochinver, Lochinver
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hilary MacDonald (01571 844368)
Organised by: Culag Community Woodland Trust
Email: hilary@culagwoods.org.uk
REF S33

Eeek-ooohh! Spring Dig
Where? Maryburgh
When? 22/05/2008
What's it about? Weeding and clearing existing garden area at school, and re-planting plants and trees.
Where's it happening? Hood Street (Eco Cimmitee), Maryburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ross-shire Journal (01349863436)
Organised by: Maryburgh Primary School
Email: lorna.moodie@highland.gov.uk
REF S52

Organic Farmers
Where? Newtonmore
When? 24 June 2008
What's it about? As part of our Eco-schools project we are encouraging the children to grow their own potatoes, tomatoes and herbs. These will be eaten in a healthy picnic at the beginning of next session. The children have been involved in researching the cost of the various items they need in order to be able to complete this project. We have given them a budget and they have accessed various suppliers to get the best possible prices.
Where's it happening? Newtonmore Primary School, Main Street, Newtonmore
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sarah Fraser (01540 673 252)
Organised by: Newtonmore Primary School
REF S168

Rosehall Trails Pond Planting Project
Where? Rosehall
When? 8/5/08 - 11/5/08
What's it about? The Rosehall and District Action Group is a constituted community based organisation. The pond we created in August 2007 to promote bio-diversity requires planting with suitable wet land plants and shrubs around its banks. We have been advised what is required, given the location, by a professional. The cost of plants will be around £220. Volunteers, who include the local children, will clear the banks and immediate area, then plant up.
Where's it happening? The Rosehall Trails Log Cabin Education Centre, Rosehall
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Colin Gilmour (01549 441 374)
Organised by: Rosehall and District Action Group
Email: sheneval@btinternet.com
REF S89

Annual Village Clean Up
Where? Ross - Shire
When? 24 April
What's it about? Children from Plockto Primary School will gather litter during the day, afterwards adults will collect large items around village and the beach usually filling 3 skips
Where's it happening? 36 Harbour Street, Plockton, Ross - Shire
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: C M Macrae (01599 544359)
Organised by: Plockton & District Community Council
Email: charliemacrae@hotmail.co.uk
REF S12

Little Green Fingers
Where? Strathpeffer
When? 20/5/08
What's it about? Create vegetable, herb and flower plots; growing from seeds; also using vine type plants to create a canopy/ den like structure. So volunteers will be weeding, planting, re-potting and digging.
Where's it happening? Strathpeffer Primary School, School Road, Strathpeffer
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: P. Richard (01997 421 824)
Organised by: Strathpeffer Nursery
REF S102

Busy Bees Clean Up Day
Where? Thurso
When? 18/05/2008
What's it about? Annual estate clean up day. Involving all community litter picking and planting plants and flowers
Where's it happening? 108 Marr Terrace, , Thurso
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Rainbow (01847891789)
Organised by: Ormlie Community Association
Email: ormliecpp@tiscali.co.uk
REF S39

Flowers of the Forest
Where? Thurso
When? 14/6/08
What's it about? Volunteers will cut and remove dead trees and build into dead wood piles. Native shrubs such as Juniper and Honeysuckle will be planted as well as native wild flowers by the volunteers to make a welcoming and interesting entrance to the forest.
Where's it happening? Dunnet Forest, Dunnet, Thurso
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mary Legg (01847 821 531)
Organised by: Dunnet Forestry Trust
REF S97

Biodiversity In The Cemetary
Where? Thurso
When? 12/6/08 & 15/6/08
What's it about? Two steep banks slope within the lower parts of Thurso Cemetary. At present wildflowers grow there in patches (including Primula). It was decided to enhance the number of wildflowers as it is a sunny bank which already attracts a number of bees and butterflies. Mature trees edge the cemetary and we would like to erect bat and bird boxes. Volunteers will help to erect the bird and bat boxes as well as plant flowers.
Where's it happening? Thurso Cemetary, Thurso
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, spades, trowels
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mary Legg (01847 821 531)
Organised by: Thurso Community Council
REF S104

PYE club project ( protect your environment)
Where? Thurso, Caithness
When? 14 May 2008
What's it about? We have an area in our school that we have already started to renovate. It is a garden that consists of a water feature, trees, bird boxes, compost bins and plots of land for growing our own vegetables. We have spent a lot of our time already preparing the area for vegetables to be grown. We have been decluttering the garden making way for new paths so that pupils can have access to the garden. We plan to restore our fences and put up more bird boxes.
Where's it happening? Thurso High School, Ormlie Road, Thurso, Caithness
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 8
Press/Volunteer Contact: Debbie Sutherland on high school phone number (01847893822)
Organised by: Thurso High School
Email: debz_sutherland@yahoo.co.uk
REF S99

Strathdearn Eco School
Where? Tomatin
When? 29 May 2008
What's it about? The eco school are currently working towards their silver award by creating a school garden.
Where's it happening? Strathdearn Primary School, Tomatin
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kathleen MacRae (01463 226 197)
Organised by: Strathdearn Primary School
REF S98

Trees For life Work Week
Where? Upper Glen Carron
When? 17/5/08 - 23/5/08
What's it about? In 2008, we are running 44 volunteer work weeks, with up to 10 volunteers per week. The weeks run from March to May, and August to November. The work is varied and all focuses on restoring native Caledonian forests. It includes: collecting seeds and berries, planting trees, felling non-native trees, removing fences, survey work and tree fertilising. The week beginning 10th May is based at Achnashellach in Upper Glen Carron. Food and accommodation is included in the week, and will be based in Plockton.
Where's it happening? Achnashellach, Upper Glen Carron
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials, Accommodation, food, transport.
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, No under 18's, No under 18's
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rosie Black (01309 691444)
Organised by: Trees For Life
Email: rosie@treesforlife.org.uk
REF S88

The BB Garden
Where? Wick
When? 13/4/08 and 20/4/08
What's it about? Volunteers will help to erect bird boxes, bird tables, plant fruit trees, fruit bearing shrubs, lay bark, enclose area with a fence and lay a drainage system under grass which floods in wet weather.
Where's it happening? BB Hall, Henrietta Street, Wick
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Marc Macdonald (07740 341 399)
Organised by: Boys Brigade - Wick
Email: bb1stwick@aol.com
REF S67

Pretty Plant Pots
Where? Wick
When? 13 May 2008
What's it about? The 6 children who attend the autism Nursery will plant a variety of seeds and bulbs in to pots. We will take photos of the children while doing this and will regularly encourage the children to check on the plants and seeds progress. We feel sure that the children will enjoy this as it will be very active and multi-sensory. We will display our plans for the children's parents and give them copies of photos of their child planting. We would then encourage the children to talk about the planting and to draw what they think will grow.
Where's it happening? Seaforth Avenue, Wick
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Caithness Early Years Autism Centre - Nursery
Email: JacquiBudge@hcs.uhi.ac.uk
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Planting project, Milton
Where? Wick
When? 15 June 2008
What's it about? Volunteers will tidy-up community garden area and plant wildlife friendly shrubs and plants
Where's it happening? 2 Weir Crescent, Milton, Wick
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Catherine Patterson (01955 603068)
Organised by: Milton Residents Association
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