Lothian Projects

Creation of Habitat For Insects & Birds
Where? Edinburgh
When? Wednesday 8th July 2009
What's it about? We have been improving an area at the front of the farm in order to have a positive effect on its natural wildlife habitat. Volunteers would help to clear invasive weeds, replant plants specifically to attract insects e.g Bees & Butterflies & encourage birds. We would also put up 2 bird boxes.
Where's it happening? 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Tracey Cudworth (0131 337 4202)
Organised by: Gorgie City Farm
Email: helen@gorgiecityfarm.org.uk
REF S143

Wildlife Memory Garden
Where? Edinburgh
When? 13 July 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will renovate an overgrown courtyard site in front of our new reminiscence centre and transform it into a wildlife haven where older people can sit and reminisce together while enjoying nature. Volunteers will weed out and plant wild flowers and bird and insect attracting plants and shrubs. We will also install and bird box and a bench.
Where's it happening? 64/1 Duddingston Causeway, Edinburgh
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Heather Robertson (0131 667 0761)
Organised by: Living Memory Association
Email: comhist@livingmemory.org.uk
REF S113

Ectopia
Where? Edinburgh
When? 12th, 19th, & 26th July 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will be involved in planning which area of the site will benefit from more development. Volunteers will participate in clearing rubbish and preparing the area for the introduction of new plant species, bird feeders, insect nests to populate the site. It is hoped that developing one area of the site will also add to the diversity of the plants, and the animals as a whole. Volunteers will be provided with information and have the projects aims and the enviromental benefits explained to them.
Where's it happening? Ground bounded on South by georgie road on West by Wheatfield road and South by Wheatfield place., Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Richard Millar (07711 575 316)
Organised by: Wheatfield Backgreen Association
Email: wheatfieldbackgreen@hotmail.co.uk
REF S48

The Flower Tots Garden
Where? Edinburgh
When? 30 June 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will plant a fenced off area to be a wildlife haven for birds and insects. It will act as an educational area for the children at the playgroup as well as an area to be enjoyed by other people using the community centre including older people's groups.
Where's it happening? Northfield and Willowbrae Community Centre, 10 Northfield Road, Edinburgh
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? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Heather Robertson (0131 661 4798)
Organised by: Northfield and Willowbrae
Email: robtub@googlemail.com
REF S186

Beeslack Bio-diversity
Where? Penicuik
When? 22 June 2009
What's it about? 160 young people from S1 at Beeslack High School will be involved in a day of practical conservation work in their schools grounds and neighbouring Beeslack Woods. There will be 5 groups working at a time carrying out wildflower planting, clearnace of invasive species and drainage channel clearance. There will also be considerable removal of litter from Beeslack burn.
Where's it happening? Beeslack High School, Edinburgh Road, Penicuik
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? No
Press/Volunteer Contact: Penny Radway (0131 558 9571)
Organised by: The Green Team (Edinburgh & Lothians) Ltd
Email: penny@greenteam.org.uk
REF S204

Kirky Tree Sparrows
Where? South Queensferry
When? 20 July 2009
What's it about? Cubs and Scouts would assemble nest boxes for tree sparrows; site them under the supervision of a member of the SOC. Next Spring have them checked by an authorised member of the SOC and if successful the children will be allowed to watch the young being ringed
Where's it happening? Humbie Farm , Kirkliston, West Craigie Farm,, South Queensferry
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorna Reid (0131 333 2438)
Organised by: 10th Inverleith (1st Kirkliston) Scout Group
REF S245

Lop It, Chop It, See The Beauty Now
Where? Whitburn
When? 20 July 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will re-expose the beauty of our school garden by lopping overgrown shrubs, herbs and trees. Music rooms will once again be able to see out of their windows and the garden will look marvellous. In the future, the equipment purchased will also be used for other volunteers who will visit the Forth Estuary to remove overgrown trees to expose breeding grounds for puffins and for further work we will carry out under direction of our local Country Park Ranger at Polkemmet
Where's it happening? Shanks Road, Whitburn
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
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
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Heather Whyte (PT Geography - Whitburn Academy) (01501 740675)
Organised by: Whitburn Academy
Email: heather.forbes@wled.org.uk
REF S269

Completed Projects

Wildlife Garden Replant And Clear Up
Where? Ballachurlish, Argyll
When? 25 April 2009
What's it about? The wildlife garden at Ballachulish Primary School is over grown and in need of some replanting. Volunteers will help clear the garden, sort out the paths, replant some shrubs and generally make the garden child friendlier
Where's it happening? Ballachulish, School Brae, Ballachurlish, Argyll
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jill Mills (01855 811482)
Organised by: Ballachulish Primary School
Email: ballachulishprimary@highland.gov.uk
REF S9

Development of a wild flower meado by natural regeneration
Where? Bavelaw
When? 1 May 2009
What's it about? This is the devlopment of a wild flower meadow within a SSSI by natural regeneration, no planting is allowed or the use of any fertilisers. Volunteers will cut and gather the gras for disposal off the site, they will undertake regular surveys throughout the growing season to establish the species present, and make use of photographs from fixed points.
Where's it happening? area of land adjacent to Bird Hide at Bavelaw Marsh, Threipmuir reservoir near Balerno, Bavelaw
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, 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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: John Stirling, (0131 449 3456)
Organised by: Friends of the Pentlands
Email: J.Stirling@btinternet.com
REF S97

Greener and happier Broxburn Academy
Where? Broxburn
When? 9 June 2009
What's it about? Create a working garden and outdoor classsroom for use by whole school. The garden will have areas for growing edible plants as well as plants that attract insect visitors. There will be composting, wormeries and log piles. As well as being a working gardent that attracts wildlife, it will be a learning area with attractive seating areas for thinking in. Every opportunity to use recycled material will be taken. volunteers include a mixed bunch of staff and pupils of all year groups, hoping to involve parents and grandparents from local community.
Where's it happening? Broxburn Academy, Cardross Rd, Broxburn
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: Laura Savage (01506 852521)
Organised by: Broxburn Academy
Email: laura.savage@wled.org.uk
REF S191

Windygoul Wildlife!
Where? East Lothian
When? 11 May 2009
What's it about? We are transforming our courtyard from a large area of stone chips to a wildlife area that encourages birds and insects and is educational for our pupils. Our volunteers are digging out the stones from 10 areas and tackling each area one at a time making - a sensory garden, wilderness area, veg plot, pond and much more!
Where's it happening? Brotherstones Way South, Tranent, East Lothian
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ruth Johnson (01875619739)
Organised by: Windygoul Primary School
REF S55

Bee and Butterfly Garden At Redhall
Where? Edinburgh
When? Tuesday 3rd March 2009 - Ongoing
What's it about? Volunteers are going to be creating a butterfly garden at Samh's Redhall Walled Garden. The volunteers will be digging out the area, choosing plants and creating the garden.
Where's it happening? 97 Redhall Walled Garden, Edinburgh
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: Louisa Evans (0131 443 0946)
Organised by: Samh Redhall Walled Garden
Email: louisa.evans@samhredhall.org.uk
REF S84

Big Annual Clean - Up
Where? Edinburgh
When? 5th April 2009 (Although the event will be running throughout April and May)
What's it about? We organise and carry out a big annual clean-up event on the water of Leith each year. This involves the local community, and our own volunteers who cover a 12mile stretch where access is now easy owing to a formal 12 mile path network which runs beside the river. Our volunteers get involved in cleaning up litter on it's banks and within the river itself. By Collecting a range of items such as crisp bags and plastic bottles to shopping trolleys, traffic cones and tyres, we aim to make this a cleaner more enviromentally friendly area.
Where's it happening? 24 Lanark Road, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nickol Stewardson (0131 455 7367)
Organised by: The Water of Leith Conservation Trust
REF S63

Earthbound
Where? Edinburgh
When? 21 April 2009
What's it about? The aim is to develop an existing comnmunity garden by creating a vegetable plot. This plot will encourage healthier lifesyles for the volunteers through exercise, improved mental wellbeing and healthy eating. The volunteers will be resoponsible for all the planting and maintenance of the plot throughout the growing season. The produce will then be used by the volunteers in cooking. This project is designed to last the full growing season.
Where's it happening? PEP Centre, 3 West Pilton Park, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Roy Douglas at PEP (01313154466)
Organised by: Pilton Equalities Project
Email: theopepequalities@hotmail.co.uk
REF S75

Weir Clear
Where? Edinburgh
When? 26th April 2009
What's it about? As part of our big annual clean-up, we ask our volunteers to clear a particular Weir of log jams and litter that has built up over the winter. The Weir in question is in a particularly picturesque part of the river and becomes choked with fallen trees, branches plus general litter. The volunteers break up and remove the wood and litter.
Where's it happening? Bells Weir, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, 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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Nickol Stewardson (0131 455 7367)
Organised by: The Water of Leith Conservation Trust
REF S62

Feel the Burn!
Where? Edinburgh
When? 26/04/09
What's it about? Volunteers will get fit and have a great afternoon in Edinburgh's Green Flag Award winning park, helping to keep the park clean and attractive by carrying out a litter pick in the Braid Burn itself and in the surrounding park.
Where's it happening? Braidburn Valley Park, Comiston Road/Greenbank Crescent/Comiston Spr Ave, Edinburgh
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Karen Young (07801 443765)
Organised by: Friends of Braidburn Valley Park
Email: info@braidburnvalleypark.org.uk
REF S4

St Mary's May Garden Makeover
Where? Edinburgh
When? 1 May 2009
What's it about? We are creating a vegetable and wildlife garden in a space where coal bunkers used to sit. Volunteers will clear stones and rubble to make way for vegetable beds, dig out a small pond, and help beautify the area.
Where's it happening? St Mary's (Leith) RC Primary School, Links Gardens, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Catherine Chisholm (0131 554 6772)
Organised by: St Mary's (Leith) RC Primary School Parents' Council
REF S79

Sensory Garden Extension
Where? Edinburgh
When? 5 May 2009
What's it about? The children and parent helpers received a grant from Action Earth last year to make a sensory garden. This has proved such a success and such a great learning area for the children that we would like to extend the sensory garden to all areas of the playgroup. We would like to put in new plants which will make great noises when moved. Plants which have varied smells, more plants that can be eaten and visually stimulating. The children can then run, cycle and enjoy this sensory paradise.
Where's it happening? 16 Kirkgate, Currie, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Amanda Gillespie (0131 449 2016)
Organised by: Currie Play Group
REF S33

Planting For Diversity
Where? Edinburgh
When? 14 May 2009
What's it about? Tasks: Tree Planting & Woodland Edge Managment. Volunteers will learn the skills needed for the practical conservation tasks and knowledge regarding how their work will benifit woodland and grassland ecosystems and the various species of organisms that inhabit them (biodiversity)
Where's it happening? Redhall Walled Garden, 97 Lanark Road, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, Staff
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
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: Andrew Macdonald: Redhall Walled Garden. (0131 443 0946)
Organised by: FEVA Forum for Environmental Volunteering Activity
REF S146

Roses are Red, they're good for you.
Where? Edinburgh
When? 23 May 2009
What's it about? We are regenerating our tenement back-green. If we got an award of £50 this would allow us to buy and plant lots of nice roses to make the place look nice, encourage community participation, and discourage dumping of rubbish etc... They would soak up some CO2 as well - not much, but every little helps! We have already cleared all the brambles, planted lots of veg and formed a lawn area, but this would really help to add the final touches and make the place homely and inviting. The more people we can get involved, the better for the environment in terms of education and behaviour. We have grow-your-own workshops too, and if we can get people more interested in them, it's got to be good in the long term, and making the place look hospitable and getting people outside is the first step. Our next workshop should be on 23 May, but we have them regularly.
Where's it happening? c/o 34/3 Caledonian Crescent, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
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: Tony Allan (0131 466 1153)
Organised by: Edinburgh Community Backgreens Association (Orwell)
REF S144

Braidburn's Beautiful Biodiversity
Where? Edinburgh
When? 24th May
What's it about? There are two parts to this project: 1) Extension of the Wildflower Meadow planted in 2005/06 by cuting turf and sowing wildflower seeds and plugs. 2) Planting up a boggy area in the park with water loving plants, e.g: Ragged Robin and Marsh Marigold.
Where's it happening? 13 Greenbank Loan, Morningside, Edinburgh
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? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Karen Young (07801 443 765)
Organised by: Friends of Braidburn Valley Park
Email: info@braidburnvalleypark.org.uk
REF S50

Step Up Volunteering Project
Where? Edinburgh
When? 26 May 2009
What's it about? Our volunteers will be enhancing the environment by learning how to plant and manage their own plot providing nectar rich flowers, forestry work, wetland habitat improvment and management, treeplanting,shelter building and using tools. We will be working with the Green Team who provide environmental education and skill based activities for young people in their own community. the Volunteers will attend 2 days of activities with the Green team learning how to build shelters, planting, wetland management,and forestry work.
Where's it happening? the Rock Trust, 55 Albany Street, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sarah Macgregor (0131 5249863)
Organised by: The Rock Trust
Email: sarah.macgregor@rocktrust.org
REF S115

Nursery Garden Party
Where? Edinburgh
When? 27/05/09
What's it about? Parent volunters will remove rubbish from far end of play area and wheelbarrow to skip. Parents and children together will empty and resite planters and repalnt again.
Where's it happening? South Morningside, 1A Frogston rd west, Edinburgh
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? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Linda Bendle (0131 447 3060)
Organised by: South Morningside Primary School Nursery
REF S102

I'nsectopia- the mini beast garden'
Where? Edinburgh
When? 29 May 2009
What's it about? We will plant bee and insect attracting plants to encourage more insect life in our wildlife garden. Children and volunteers will do the planting. The children will all be dressed as 'mini beasts' and this will tie in with their current school project all about encouraging wildlife.
Where's it happening? The Royal High Primary School, Northfield Broadway, Edinburgh
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Heather Robertson (0131 661 4798)
Organised by: The Royal High Primary School Parent Council
Email: robtub@googlemail.com
REF S135

cleaning up the lang whang
Where? Edinburgh
When? Wednesday 03 June 2009
What's it about? Lang Whang is A70 from Balerno to Carnwath. It suffers from a lot of dumping of houshold goods. We intend to drive along it and collect litter and transport it to nearest local authority dump. £50 will enable us to do it, 5x during summer ( every fortnight).
Where's it happening? 122 Blackford Avenue, Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: D.R Pritchard (07316678436)
Organised by: Friends of the Pentlands
REF S116

St Andrew's 50th Anniversary Garden
Where? Falkirk
When? Saturday June 6th 2009
What's it about? We wanted a school garden on a piece of greass which was not used by either children or staff. We contacted parents and were delighted with the support we received. On several Saturdays they came along to help. They will dig, build, saw and plant. The land is adjacent to the school and is open access.
Where's it happening? Hawley Road, , Falkirk
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: St Andrews Eco Group (01324 508650)
Organised by: St Andrews Primary School
REF S176

Bringing Wildlife to Gilmerton
Where? Gilmerton
When? 10 June 2009
What's it about? Prepare, dig and weed area of garden to be planted with a variety of fruits, flowers and shrubs to attract more wildlife to the garden, produce fruit and herbs and make the garden more pleasant for the local community.
Where's it happening? 4 Drum Street, Gilmerton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Helen Bourquin (0131 664 2335)
Organised by: Gilmerton Community Centre
REF S174

Wild Connections
Where? Livingston
When? 23 June 2009
What's it about? Development and improvement of school grounds - planting, digging, as well as planting and establishing a 'but hotel' in our outdoor classroom - a piece of woodland adjacent to the school, known as 'Wild Connections'.
Where's it happening? Mid Calder, Livingston
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Jackie Cotter (01506 882092)
Organised by: Mid Calder Primary School
Email: jackie.cotter@wled.org.uk
REF S198

Wild Connections
Where? Livingston
When? 23 June 2009
What's it about? Tree Planting both in school grounds and 'Wild Connections' area. Tyre planters in P4-7 playground. Create 'Nessie' from tractor tyres in infant playground. Create garden area in infant playground - raised beds for planting herbs and flowers. Create wildlife homes in 'Wild Connections' (woodland area adjacent to school which we use as an outdoor classroom) - two bug mansions, bee houses, toad abodes.
Where's it happening? Mid Calder, Livingston
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, 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: Jackie Cotter (01506 882092)
Organised by: Mid Calder Primary School
Email: jackie.cotter@wled.org.uk
REF S208

Springfield Ponderosa Is On The Way
Where? Midlothian
When? 29 June 2009
What's it about? Springfield Mill is a former industrial site, which has been restored by Midlothian Council and the Springfield Mill Action Group (SMAG), at Polton in Midlothian to become a wildlife site. We will be working on a wetalnd area and pond within the site. On the 29th and 30th June we plan to: 1. Plant 50 native wildlflower plugs and scatter 200g wildflower seed at pond edges and in the pond; 2. Construct an amphibian refuge at the wetland area 3. Remove dumped tyres and other litter; 4. Thin surrounding birch areas and construct habitat piles; Works will be completed by Midlothian Ranger Service, Midlothian Biodiversity Officer, Lasswade High School, SMAG and public site visitors.
Where's it happening? Springfield Mill Wildlife Site, Polton Village, Midlothian
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, A guided walk / introduction and instruction and supervision
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, No, No
How many NEW volunteers required? 12
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jo Cooke or Graeme Wilson (01875 821990 / 0131 271 3021)
Organised by: Midlothian Ranger Service
REF S237

Bring Back The Bugs - Bogfest
Where? nr Dechmont
When? 11 April 2009
What's it about? Creating a pond and bog garden to increase wildlife and increase diversity of planting, introducing native bog plants to an already wet heavy soil area of the wood. Volunteers will help dig out pond and create a bog garden, planting appopriate plants.
Where's it happening? Rigghead Wood, nr Dechmont
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Catherine Bell (0131 699 4950)
Organised by: Rigghead Wood
REF S15

Cockenzie & Port Seton's 2nd Monster Spring Clean
Where? Port Seton
When? 20 April 2009
What's it about? Cockenzie and Port Seton in bloom act as coordinators. Several local organisations - Brownies, Anchor boys, Youth Clubs, P.T.A., local primary school, Seton Sands Holiday Village Caravan Owners etc. will do litter picks and/or beach cleans at various locations throughout the town. There will be at least one event each evening of the week commencing 20th April 2009
Where's it happening? c/o 7, Park road,, Port Seton
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as poss
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sheila Chambers (01875 812410)
Organised by: Cockenzie & Port Seton in Bloom Group
REF S43

Roslin Glen Wildflower Meadow - A New Haven For Wildlife
Where? Roslin
When? 5th May 2009
What's it about? On the days the volunteers will undertake the following: - They will Prep the ground - An area of 800 Meters of amenity grassland by rotating and clearing the area of stones etc. - They will hand seed grass and wildflower seed mix on the cleared/prepared area, rolling the seeded area to prevent wind blow. - And finally, install bee and insect posts.
Where's it happening? Roslin Glen Country Park, Roslin
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? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alan Krumholds (01875 821990/077956 02824)
Organised by: Midlothian Ranger Service
REF S86

Sailors Ahoy!
Where? South Queensferry
When? 28 March 2009
What's it about? Clean-up of the Port Edgar Marina, South Queensferry. To remove litter from harbour area, and buildings nearby.
Where's it happening? 1f1, 4 Stoneycroft Road, South Queensferry, South Queensferry
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? 20
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joyce Faulkner: (joycejim@btinternet.com) (0131 331 4153)
Organised by: GreenFerry
Email: joycejim@btinternet.com
REF S3

The BIG CLEAN-UP 2009
Where? South Queensferry
When? 3 April 2009
What's it about? This is Queensferry's BIGGEST-EVER litter-pick. We already have 911 people signed up including schools, nurseries, churches, residents, businesses and other groups.. We hope to top 1000 by the day of the event!
Where's it happening? Various locations (19), South Queensferry
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 81
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joyce Faulkner: (joycejim@btinternet.com) (0131 331 4153)
Organised by: GreenFerry
Email: joycejim@btinternet.com
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Graff Off
Where? South Queensferry
When? 2 May 2009
What's it about? Following our BIG Clean-Up which involved 1300 people in South Queensferry, we are now clearing away final corners/areas of litter, AND providing a few volunteers with environmentally-friendly graffiti wipes to remove pen scribblings from bins, post-boxes, electricity boxes, and lampposts. The graffiti cleaning and training will be a main focus for this event.
Where's it happening? South Queensferry (various locations), South Queensferry
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Joyce Faulkner (0131 331 4153)
Organised by: GreenFerry
Email: joycejim@btinternet.com
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Tree Mania
Where? Whitburn
When? 24 June 2009
What's it about? School pupils along with volunteers will travel to Polkemmet Country Park and will learn how to cut back birch woodland which is blocking out wildlife. They will see first a beautiful areas and learn about the benefits of this and then be taken to an overgrown area and shown how to cut this back to expose footpath and allow wildlife to flourish.
Where's it happening? Polkemmet Country Park, Whitburn
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, Transport
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Whyte, PT Geography, Whirburn Academy (01501 740675)
Organised by: Whitburn Academy
Email: heather.forbes@wled.org.uk
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Potty Allotments
Where? Whitburn
When? 25 June 2009
What's it about? School pupils, parents and interested volunteers will work together to improve the soil in our raised beds in order that in future these can be divided up and offered to pupils to be used for allotments. Soil improving will involve removing weeds and exsting plants, collecting and transporting either manure or soil improver into the school garden (enclosed by 4 walls so access by machine impossible), creating spits and filling in with manure. Areas will then be covered to prevent further weeds appearing during the school holidays, also allowing soil to improve. A second raised bed will be covered and can be worked on at a later date but in the meantime this can be used to create further planting space for fruit and vegetables by allowing pupils to plant in pots on top of the second bed. (potty allotments)
Where's it happening? Whitburn Academy, Shanks Road, Whitburn
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, Education on why we are doing this
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs Whyte, PT Geography, Whitburn Academy (01501 740675)
Organised by: Whitburn Academy
Email: heather.forbes@wled.org.uk
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