Highland Projects

Completed Projects

Biological Recording in Argyll
Where? Argyll
When? 1 June 2009
What's it about? The Argyll & Bute Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) states that the county has the richest biodiversity in Scotland. LBAP recognises that biodiversity is measurable and the collation of biological records will allow the assessment of habitat and species. This information will indicate where management action may be required. The Isle of Seil Natural History Group has 90 members and organises monthly field trips to identify and record species in Argyll. The group has some members with considerable specialist knowledge and one member is the official Argyll recorder for the Botanical Society of Great Britain. Acquisition of a compact digital camera and a GPS device would permit the group to record accurate data on the occurrence and location of species to contribute to the Argyll LBAP collation process on a long term basis.
Where's it happening? West Argyll, Argyll
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Stevenson (01852 316172)
Organised by: Isle of Seil Natural History Group
Email: d.stevenson830@btinternet.com
REF S127

Spring Sparkle
Where? Boat of Garten
When? 30 April 2009
What's it about? A total spring clean of the village including litter picking, recycling where possible, strimming of path edges on community woodland walks.
Where's it happening? Throughout the village but care of above, Boat of Garten
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 restrictions, No restrictions
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Heather Bantick (01479 831768)
Organised by: Boat of Garten Community Company
Email: HeatherBantick@yahoo.co.uk
REF S24

Just Plum Crazy!
Where? Broadford
When? 23 May 2009
What's it about? Pupils, parents & volunteers will create a fruit tree island on a slope in our school grounds. We intend to create a "terrace", building it up with local stone to hold the soil infill. We shall also plant bedding plants at the base of the trees, and in other parts of the grounds.
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 S57

Fruiting The Forest
Where? Caithness
When? 28 March 2009
What's it about? We would like to plant both fruit trees and berried shrubs in our local woodland to add to its biodiversity and also to feed the birds. We will also put up some bird boxes.
Where's it happening? Dunnet Forest, Dunnet, Caithness
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? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jean Barnett (01847851353)
Organised by: Dunnet Forestry Trust
Email: jam.caithness@btopenworld.com
REF S22

BEE ON THE EDGE
Where? Caithness
When? 4th July 2009
What's it about? Habitat enhancement for bumblebees. Volunteers will plant native flowers which are bumblebee food plants.
Where's it happening? West Murkle beech, by Thurso, Caithness
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, watering can
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Phyllida (07724989423)
Organised by: Caithness Biodiversity Group
Email: phyllidaq@btinternet.com
REF S161

Tidy At Brighten Dunvegan
Where? Dunvegan
When? 18 April 2009
What's it about? We will be asking voulteers to do a litter pick throughout the parish and local walks and we want to plant, planters and pots in the village centre. We are also organising a competition for best hanging basket in the village.
Where's it happening? c/o Feorlig House, Dunvegan, Dunvegan
What to wear/bring: Refreshments
What will be provided: 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? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maressa Munro (07748 154908)
Organised by: Dunvegan Community Council
REF S20

Pocket Garden
Where? Elgol
When? 23 July 2009
What's it about? Pre school children and parents will create a "pocket" of garden in a largely moorland area by installing planters within Elgol Village Playground. In the planters, the children will cultivate a mix of flowering/fruiting plants from seeds and cuttings provided by volunteers and local donors. The aims are 1) to encourage insect and bird life and 2) to teach children about gardening and about the interdependence of plants and wildlife in terms of food, habitat, pollination etc.
Where's it happening? c/o Elgol Village Hall, Elgol
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Refreshments
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Audrey Lamond (01471 866 224)
Organised by: Elgol Playgroup
REF S283

Moths In The Flow Country
Where? Forsinard
When? 1 June 2009
What's it about? This project is focused around surveying moths on the RSPB reserve at Forsinard; where I am currently placed on a conservation apprenticeship for a year. Along with volunteers on reserve, I propose to set up a moth-trapping scheme to record the diversity of moths in the area (which has been little studied on the reserve) over the year of my placement. This would involve myself and volunteers been involved in recording. In addition long term aims include introducing the public to moth trapping through events at the reserve (e.g. moth trapping evenings and planting/explanation of Lepidoptera friendly plants during activities with visiting school groups) and through interpretation of the biodiversity of moths on the reserve at existing events (e.g. guided walks and visitor centre interpretation work) in an effort to raise awareness of Lepidoptera diversity
Where's it happening? RSPB Forsinard Peatlands Reserve, Station Cottage South, Forsinard
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Iain MacLean, RSPB Forsinard (01641571225)
Organised by: BTCV/RSPB
Email: macleaniain@hotmail.com
REF S152

Little Diggers
Where? Garve
When? 6 May 2009
What's it about? Buy planters and fill with with flowers, herbs and vegetables.Plants will be grown from seeds and cuttings by the children and staff.
Where's it happening? Strathgarve Primary, Garve
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Heather Mackinnon (01997414286)
Organised by: Strathgarve Primary School Nursery
Email: strathgarve.primary@highland.gov.uk
REF S65

Loch Leven Shoreline Improvements
Where? Glencoe
When? 2 May 2009
What's it about? Glencoe Boat Club has many tourists stopping to photograph the Mountains and loch at Glencoe. The volunteers will ground clear, repaint wooden handrails, plant summer flowers and scatter wild flower seeds. All this to improve the shoreline and tourist photos.
Where's it happening? Glencoe Boat Club, Main Road, Glencoe
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
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: Jill Mills (01855 811482)
Organised by: Glencoe Boat Club
REF S10

Growing is Such Fun!
Where? Inverness
When? 1 May 2009
What's it about? Our summer project is eco based. We intend to learn about and grow plants that support wildlife, enhance our environment and also consider how growing our own food can reduce our carbon footprints by reducing food miles. We want to enthuse our children to try this out in their home environments.
Where's it happening? P3/4 Quadrangle, Hilton Primary School, Aird Avenue, Inverness
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: P4 staff, Hilton Primary School (01463 230435)
Organised by: P4 Hilton Primary School
REF S51

All Things Bright & Beautiful
Where? Inverness
When? 6 May 2009
What's it about? Our project is to create a colourful garden in front of the Community Complex to brighten up the area and to attract creatures great & small, such as, Butterflies & Ladybirds for the many users - young and old - of the Complex to enjoy.
Where's it happening? Charleston Community Complex, Kinmylies, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Enthusiasm
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Charleston Brownie Unit members, Charleston Brownie Unit members
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Caroline Keiro-Kirk (01463220128)
Organised by: 28th Inverness Charleston Brownies
Email: charleston_complex@hotmail.com
REF S82

Colour Palette
Where? Inverness
When? 8 May 2009
What's it about? We would like to provide colour on the steps of our church on the banks of the River Ness. It is on a main tourist/traffic thoroughfare and our previous efforts have been much admired. This will be achieved by replacing 2 vandalised pots and refilling others.
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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: S Finlay (01463 222334)
Organised by: Free North Campaigners
REF S52

Keep It Clean, Keep It Green
Where? Inverness
When? Saturday 9th May 2009
What's it about? The Dalneigh residents association would like to have a community clean up where local residents have been fly tipping bulky household items, garden furniture and garden refuse.
Where's it happening? Hawthorn Drive/St Urderly Drive, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch, 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: Tracey Macpherson (01463 226 618)
Organised by: Dalneigh Residents Association
Email: traceymac70@aol.com
REF S95

Awaken the Concrete
Where? Inverness
When? 15 May 2009
What's it about? We would like to bring some summer/autumn colour to a concrete entrance to our hall in the newly developed Streetscape area of Old Inverness. It is used by mothers and toddlers and as disabled access. We will plant shrubs and seeds to bring this area to life.
Where's it happening? 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? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: S.Finlay (01463 222334)
Organised by: Kidzone
Email: rfinlay@toucansurf.com
REF S53

Wonderful Creation
Where? Inverness
When? 22 May 2009
What's it about? Our children will arrange plants to enhance the welcome areas of our listed building. Our building is frequently visited by visitors to Inverness, by locals and during guided tours on Doors Open Day.
Where's it happening? Welcome Areas Free 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? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ruth Finlay (01463241765)
Organised by: Free North Sunday School
REF S54

Wild Flower Meadow Garden
Where? Inverness
When? Monday 6th July
What's it about? The Dalneign Residents Association and a group of volunteers and children from the 7-12 youth club would like to create a wildflower meadow garden, creating a community project which will educate fresh young minds to create their own space and by improving an area of derelict land and making it wildlife friendly. We would like to create footpaths, improve biodiversity and take part in caring for our community by bringing a community together. Dalneign is classed as a deprivatio area with families on low income and state benefits. Many families also suffer from alcohol or drug addiction.
Where's it happening? Large Embankment Woodland Area, Below Caledonian Canal, Inverness
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tracey MacPherson (01463 226618)
Organised by: Dalneigh Residents Association
Email: traceymac70@aol.com
REF S223

Glebe Ponds Glorious Gardens
Where? Kingussie
When? 1 July 2009
What's it about? The Asdan Group (from Kingussie High School) has been working at Glebe Ponds as volunteers this year, to help develop this attractive local amenity.They have sown seeds, tidied and weeded,renovated and painted benches and fencing.; They regard this Action Earth Project as a great opportunity to further develop the Glebe Ponds site and to encourage others to appreciate and help maintain this local beauty spot. And to appreciate all the natural wildlife, especially the ducks.; They will invite fellow pupils, pupils from the local primary school, residents of the adjacent Hanover Housing, clients of the local daycare centre (who already have a little garden there) and trainees from Caberfeidh Horizons (which offers training opportunities to young people with learning disabilities). Together they will work to enhance and develop the facility by:; clearing and preparing a new garden area, planting out new shrubs, and weeding and tidying the main paths of the garden areas.
Where's it happening? Glebe Ponds, Kingussie
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, a smile and a positive attitude
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, compost and shrubs to be planted
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, none - everyone welcome, none - everyone welcome
How many NEW volunteers required? 15
Press/Volunteer Contact: Patsy Rimell (01540 673430)
Organised by: Asdan Group, Kingussie High School
Email: patsyrimell@yahoo.co.uk
REF S190

The Green Fingers Bunch!
Where? Kinlochleven
When? 20 April 2009
What's it about? Our project involves our charitable organisation working together with 90+ local Primary and Nursery pupils to plant and grow 65 community handing baskets to benefit a community of 1000 people from May to October 2009.
Where's it happening? Kinlochleven Primary and Nursery School, Riverside Road, Kinlochleven
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: Moira Hartley (01855 831 779)
Organised by: Kinlochleven Community Trust
Email: moira@kinlochleven.co.uk
REF S29

Eco Schools Garden Party
Where? Kyleakin Isle of Skye
When? 26 June 2009
What's it about? We are currently developing our school garden including vegetable plot, biodiversity areas and flower beds. We want to make the environment we learn in eco-friendly to encourage children to respect and protect the local environment for the future.
Where's it happening? Primary School, Olaf Road, Kyleakin Isle of Skye
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? disclosure checks for all adults, disclosure checks for all adults
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Kyleakin Primary School (01599 534150)
Organised by: Kyleakin Primary School
REF S170

Lochinver Shore Clean
Where? Lochinver
When? 25 April 2009
What's it about? Pick up litter along shore in the village.
Where's it happening? Lochinver
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, No children under 8, No children under 8
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hilary MacDonald (01571 844 368)
Organised by: Culag Community Woodland Trust
Email: hilary@culagwoods.org.uk
REF S38

Path Clearing
Where? Lochinver
When? 16 May 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will clear gorse, brambles and broom from paths in Culag Woods to help enable easy access for all.
Where's it happening? Culag Woods, 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? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Hialry MacDonald (01571 844 368)
Organised by: Culag Community Woodland Trust
Email: hilary@culagwoods.org.uk
REF S126

Improving Our School Garden
Where? Mallaig
When? 8 May 2009
What's it about? The children and adults who vlunteer to improve our school garden will be involved in creating an area for growing wild flowers. Some will be invovled in clearing two areas which were once flower beds but are badly over grown. Others will be involved when planting trees. There is also a hedge which needs prunning and the voulnteers will be involved with this.
Where's it happening? Mallaig Primary School, , Mallaig
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Anne Martin (462720)
Organised by: Eco School Group
Email: mallaig.primary@highland.gov.uk
REF S34

Creepy Crawly Carnival
Where? Moray
When? Wednesday 15th July 2009
What's it about? We are planning a family event to create an amazing multi-storey house for insects and beetles. A group of volunteers panning all ages will build a frame in which we will use recycled materials and native plants to create a habitat for native insects and beetles. Volunteers will create insect houses, plant plants which attract insects and use woodland skills to build the frame that will keep the new habitats in place. We can then use this new insect zone to teach children and adults about the importance of insects in the eco-system.
Where's it happening? WDCS Harbour Garden, Spey Bay, Moray
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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: Alice Mayne (01343 820339)
Organised by: Whale & Dolphin Conservation Soiciety
Email: alice.mayne@wdcs.org
REF S265

Beach Warriors
Where? Moray
When? Sunday 26th July 2009
What's it about? We are planning a Reduce, Re-use, Recycle Beach Warriors Day to engage local residents and visitors to Spey bay - a beach clean to help keep Spey Bay beautiful and protect the native wildlife from possible entanglement and pollution. Volunteers from WDCS Wildlife Centre, visitors and the local community will spend 2 hours conducting a beach clean to reduce the litter on the beach, participate in fun games and activities to encourage recycling and make a giave and take stall to promote re-using. We hope the event will attract volunteers of all ages and abilities.
Where's it happening? Spey Bay Beach, Spey Bay, Moray
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 100
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alice Mayne (01343 820339)
Organised by: Whale & Dolphin Conservation Soiciety
Email: alice.mayne@wdcs.org
REF S266

Wildlife Undercover Agents
Where? Moray
When? Wednesday 29th July 2009
What's it about? The plan is to plant a wildlife garden in the countryside at the WDCS Exhibition Centre ay Spey Bay. Volunteers of all ages will plant plants and bushes and scatter seeds to encourage wildlife, in particular birds and insects. This will be a chance to discover how we can help encouarge biodiversity. We will identify what is already living in the garden and encourage more species to use the area.
Where's it happening? WDCS Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay, Moray
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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: Alice Mayne (01343 820339)
Organised by: Whale & Dolphin Conservation Soiciety
Email: alice.mayne@wdcs.org
REF S264

Bugs, Bogs and Butterflies!
Where? Muir of Ord
When? 19 May 2009
What's it about? We hope to improve the biodiversity in our school grounds. We will find out which plants we do have, then plant flowers and shrubs to attract insects and create a bog garden in an old bath!
Where's it happening? Marybank Primary School, Urray, Muir of Ord
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials, enthusiasm!
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Susan Bate (01997 433320)
Organised by: Marybank primary school nursery
Email: robert.quigley"
REF S108

Marybank Mini Gardeners
Where? Muir of Ord
When? 10 June 2009
What's it about? Planting and growing flowers and herbs from seeds and establishing a nursery garden. The plants will be grown mainly in pots until we have beds established. Children will be responsible for all planting, potting and watering.
Where's it happening? Marybank Primary Nursery, Mary Bank, Muir of Ord
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, no
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: barbara McKelvey (01997433320)
Organised by: Marybank primary school nursery
Email: robert.quigley"
REF S90

Conservation Work Week
Where? Nr Cannich
When? 18/04/09
What's it about? Tree Planting. Volunteers will spend a week staying in a local youth hostel as part of the Trees for Life's programme of work. Ten volunteers and two leaders will spend five days carrying out forest restoration work in the area in conjunction with the National Trust for Scotland. We are aiming to plant 5000 trees including willow, alder and donny birch.
Where's it happening? West Affric Estate, Nr Cannich
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, Tools & Materials
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 691 444)
Organised by: Trees For Life
Email: rosie@treesforlife.org.uk
REF S44

Restoration Of Woodland
Where? nr. Elgin
When? 11 May 2009
What's it about? Clearing river of debris. Removing conifers from deciduous woodland. Maintaining pathways. Fixing up bird-boxes.
Where's it happening? Torrieston Forest, off B9010, nr. Elgin
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?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Nicol (01343 549460)
Organised by: 4th Elgin Company Boys' Brigade
Email: nicolcarnock@ukonline.co.uk
REF S19

Fruit Trees For Bees And People
Where? Portree, Isle of Skye
When? 8th - 21st June
What's it about? At the end of April we will make a surface drain. The week before planting we willl clear debris/old roots and branches, prepare the ground and add humus, then on the day itself we will plant the trees and stake there. We shall have a small party and invite the local press, emphasising the importance of biodiversity and how trees and companion planting enhance the insect life and population.
Where's it happening? c/o Skye Shrubs, Viewfield House Hotel, Viewfield Road, Portree, Isle of Skye
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing, waterproofs
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Harriet Forrest (01478 612 766)
Organised by: Viewfield Garden Collective
Email: harrietforrest@gmail.com
REF S49

Annual Plockton Village Clean-up
Where? Ross - Shire
When? 24 April 2009
What's it about? Children from Plockton Primary School will pick up litter from the village streets and beach during the day. In the evening the adults will tidy up the village collecting major items and usually filling three skips.
Where's it happening? 36 Harbour Street, Plockton, Ross - Shire
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?
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr C.M. Macrae (01599 544359)
Organised by: Plockton & District Community Council
Email: charliemacrae@hotmail.co.uk
REF S14

Green Fingers at Golden Time!
Where? Scotland IV2 3JT
When? 25 May 2009
What's it about? Crown Primary School are hoping to start creating a school garden within their playground. During Golden time on a Friday a group of pupils have volunteered to help move this forward. We hope to start by planting within tyres (which the school already have). Then we hope to dig out an area for planting. We need to prepare this with ground cover and bark. We would like to plant some plants that we have been growing in our classrooms.
Where's it happening? Kingsmills Road, Inverness, Scotland IV2 3JT
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachel Sutherland (07999023569)
Organised by: Crown Primary School
REF S112

Barbie for the beach clean
Where? Strathaird
When? 24 April 2009
What's it about? Pupils, parents and volunteers will join together for a National Spring Clean Beach clean as part of the Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign at Kilmarie Beach, Strathaird - one of our local beaches. After all their hard work the beach cleaners will enjoy a lovely BBQ on the beach! (And take away all the litter they have collected)
Where's it happening? Kilmarie Beach, Strathaird
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, gloves
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rebecca Smith or Pat Anderson (01471 866234)
Organised by: Elgol Primary School
Email: elgol.primary@highland.gov.uk
REF S56

Little Green Fingers
Where? Strathpeffer Ross-shire
When? 13 May 2009
What's it about? The children and the staff will plant a mixture of flowers, herbs and vegetables. We would like a small green house to take cuttings and propagate our own seeds.We began developing the garden last year and would like to further this project.
Where's it happening? Strathpeffer Primary Nursery School, School Road, Strathpeffer Ross-shire
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Staff at the nursery will supervise the children, Staff at the nursery will supervise the children
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: P Richard (01997 421824)
Organised by: Strathpeffer Nursery
REF S36

Hedging the Edge
Where? Thurso
When? 2 April 2009
What's it about? We wish to plant a wildlife hedge to provide shelter for birds and bees and pupils too at the edge of the playing field and outdoor classroom.
Where's it happening? Mount pleasant school, Thurso
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Protective Clothing, spades
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: mary.legg@highland.gov.uk (01847821531)
Organised by: Mount Pleasant School Helping Hands
Email: mary.legg@highland.gov.uk
REF S11

Busy Bees Clean-UP Day
Where? Thurso
When? Sunday May 17th 2009
What's it about? The volunteers are going to help clear rubbish, weed planters and flowerbeds around the Ormlie Estate. With the local children’s help we are going to plant some new flowers and specifically Sunflowers for them to take home in a grow the tallest competition. All ages are welcome to help in this event.
Where's it happening? 108 Marr Terrace, , Thurso
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sue Rainbow (01847 891 789)
Organised by: Ormlie Community Association
Email: ormliecpp@tiscali.co.uk
REF S92

Climbing & Rambling At Thor
Where? Thurso
When? 12th July 2009
What's it about? Thor House is a disabilities resource centre. We wish to develop asensory garden and this is the first stage of planting. The volunteers will plant insect attracting and nectar rich climbers around the area of the proposed garden. This is private land, inaccesible to the public.
Where's it happening? Thor House, Orovost Cormack Drive, Thurso
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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? 8
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mary Legg (01847 821531)
Organised by: Friends Of Thor House
REF S197

Milton Annual Day
Where? Wick Caithness
When? 25 May 2009
What's it about? Plant bedding plants, weed,tidy-up area, paint benches
Where's it happening? C/O 2 Weir Crescent, Milton, Wick Caithness
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: MS Patterson (10955 605470)
Organised by: Milton Residents Association
REF S134