Western Isles Projects

Spring Watch @ Ormiclate
Where? South Uist
When? 22/6/08 - 5/7/08
What's it about? Landscaping and planting in the area around the New Learning Centre at Ormiclate. Planting a variety of plants and shrubs that will thrive in the locality and encourage insect and bird life. Volunteers will clear the ground and carry out the planting with the help of the older nursery children.
Where's it happening? Cothrom Ltd, Ormiclate, South Uist
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Protective Clothing
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Barbara MacDonald (01878 700 910)
Organised by: Cothrom Ltd - Opportunities For Learning
Email: enquiries@cothrom.net
REF S172

Gress River Habitat Improvement
Where? Stornoway
When? 25/5/08 to 1/7/08
What's it about? Habitat improvement on Gress River to provide better natural spawning grounds for trout and Salmon. Volunteers will remove debris and obstructions from streams. Silted/compacted gravel beds loosened up and cleared for spawning fish. Bank erosion will be halted by use of wire mesh gabions to shore up banks and repair broken weirs.
Where's it happening? River Gress, Gress, Stornoway
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, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alasdair Murray (01851 820243)
Organised by: Gress Angling Association
Email: murrayalasdair@btinternet.com
REF S95

Completed Projects

Biodiversity Planting Project
Where? Isle Of Benbecula
When? 16/6/08 - 20/6/08
What's it about? Sgoil Lionacleit is a community school based at the centre of the island which offers public access to the sports facilities, museum, public library and canteen; as such it is central island facility for the whole community. We aim to plant native shrubs and trees to encourage the species that live in the Western Isles providing food and habitat. Volunteers will plant and nurture these shrubs/trees throughout the school site. There will then be opportunities for students and community members to enjoy the rich flora and fauna of the Western Isles alongside our local biodiversity officer.
Where's it happening? Sgoil Lionacleit, Lionacleit, Isle Of Benbecula
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? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: C. Johnson/B Hickey (01870 603 500)
Organised by: Sgoil Lionacleit
REF S162

St. Michael's Garden Project
Where? Isle of Eriskay
When? 25/5/08 - 7/6/08
What's it about? To create a community garden. - Volunteers will prepare the area for planting which will include weeding and picking out stones. - They will be planting trees, shrubs and plants in the garden and in pots. - They will help with laying the materials for paths and laying the recycled glass on it. - They will erect bird feeders and bird houses.
Where's it happening? St. Michael's, Rubain, South Uist, Isle of Eriskay
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sandra MacInnes (01878 720 214)
Organised by: St. Michael's Garden Project
REF S131

"Pairc-Life"
Where? Isle of Lewis
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? Our project involves planting trees and shrubs in the school grounds to encourage birds and wildlife into our school environment so that we can observe the growth of the trees and how birds and animals interact with them and each other.
Where's it happening? Pairc Primary School, Gravir, Isle of Lewis
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, enthusiasm
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, enthusiasm
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? no dogs as new lambs/sheep nearby, no dogs as new lambs/sheep nearby
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: School (01851 880338)
Organised by: Pairc Primary School
Email: paircschool@fnes.net
REF S92

Living Science at Sgoil Nan Loch
Where? Lochs, Isle of Lewis
When? 11 May 2008
What's it about? Our project is about setting up and maintaining a living science area where pupils will be able to observe and interact with flora and fauna.
Where's it happening? Sgoil nan Loch, Cameron Terrace, Lochs, Isle of Lewis
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?
Press/Volunteer Contact: school (01851 705187)
Organised by: Sgoil nan Loch
Email: areeves1a@fnes.net
REF S93

Riverside Garden Project
Where? NewMarket
When? 14/4/08 - 26/4/08
What's it about? The project will develop an area of land beside the riverbank, which was once a land infill site. We will create a riverside habitat for birds, insects and wildlife by planting native species of shrubs, trees and flowers which will enhance the appearance of the area and develop it so that it will be a natural habitat which will give informal enjoyment and educational value to locals and visitors. Volunteers will help to remove rough ground, replace it with good soil, dig and plant and rake over the soil and add composted bark from the local woodland.
Where's it happening? The Riverside Gardens, by Bridge Cottages, NewMarket
What to wear/bring: Tools and Materials
What will be provided: 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: Gina Campbell (01851704016)
Organised by: Newmarket Gateway Trust
REF S66

Riverside Revival
Where? Stornoway
When? 14 April 2008
What's it about? The project will develop an area of land besides the riverbank which was once a land infill site. We will create a riverside habitat for birds, insects and wildlife by planting native species of shrubs, trees and flowers which will enhance the appearance of the area and develop it so that it will be a natural habitat which will give informal enjoyment and educational value to locals and visitors. Volunteers will help to remove rough ground, replace it with good soil, dig and plant and rake over the soil and add composted bark from the local woodland.
Where's it happening? Riverside gardens, Bridge Cottages, Stornoway
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Newmarket Gateway Trust
REF S65