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Green Wellies 2023

18feb10:00 am5:00 pmGreen Wellies 2023The Green Wellies group is for those aged 18+ who would like to make improvements to Edinburgh’s greenspaces and their own wellbeing.Edinburgh (Various - See event details)10:00 am - 5:00 pm OrganiserThe Green TeamEvent TypeOutdoorThemeNature & Biodiversity

Event Details

Are you over 18 and looking for ways to improve your wellbeing and our greenspaces? Then this is the programme for you. We meet on one Saturday each month we will be making improvements to greenspaces in Edinburgh and at the same time giving our wellbeing a real boost. We will meet for each session at 10am and finish at 2pm.

Green Wellies 2023 programme meets at:

February 18th Craigmillar Castle Park. We will be cutting back and burning snowberry from Yew Tree Walk. We will be meeting here https://w3w.co/libraries.hero.visits beside the recycling centre off Old Dalkeith Road, Lothian buses 33, 48 and 49 with a walk up the road.

March 11th Wardie Paying fields. We will be planting some trees to increase biodiversity.

April 22nd Wynchmoss, Midlothian. We will be cutting down rhododendron from a SSSI woodland. Transport provided from central Edinburgh.

June 17th Penicuik Estate. We will be removing tree tubes and cutting and burning rhododendron. Transport provided from central Edinburgh.

Please note:

  • Bring warm and waterproof old clothes, lunch and a drink
  • Suggested donation to take part £5-10

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Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Edinburgh (Various - See event details)

Organiser

The Green Team

The Green Team is a voluntary organisation providing outdoor experiences for young people, supporting them to learn about and connect with nature. We provide a range of programmes and events for young people to take part in environmental volunteering projects, making improvements to local greenspaces and learning about the natural environment. Young people can achieve a range of awards such as the John Muir Award and DofE Award. Weekend projects are led by highly experienced teams of staff and volunteer leaders.
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