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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 6h

We had a great time exploring and admiring the autumn colours at Wells O'Wearie last week. Our friendly, welcoming groups meets on Thursdays at 1pm in Bauks View Park, join us for good company and to enjoy nature together

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 1d

A busy session at Redford Woods as we tidied up fallen branches from recent storm 'Amy'. Thanks to our volunteers for working to keep the paths clear of debris and litter and safer for all. During our work, we spotted lots of autumnal goodies including Hazel nuts & various fungi.

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 1d

Our Monday walk this week was along the Water of Leith to Saughton Park. Along the walk we spotted herons fishing on the water, unperturbed by 10 people watching it. The sun came out at the gardens, and we enjoyed the fragrances of herbs and the last of the summer bloomers.

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 2d

A big thank you to EDF for looking after the Arboretum at Leith Links. They raked the meadow areas to remove thatch material, mulched trees, removed tree protection that was restricting tree growth and added tree protection for younger trees that required it.

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 6d

Fungus and furry animals were the order of the day on our latest Nordic walk! We took our exercise along Lymphoy Road at the edge of the Pentlands and spotted plenty of Fly agaric and Shaggy ink cap as well as goats, horses and sheep. It's great to get out of the city and explore

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 6d

Autumn has definitely arrived this week, so we surrounded ourselves with trees with our Redhall walking group. Such a beautiful time of year

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 7d

Celebrating our Burdiehouse Burn Restoration project this #ScotClimateWeek www.elgt.org.uk/projects/gre...

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 7d

As part of #ScotClimateWeek help us to mitigate against climate change by supporting www.tree-time.com

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 9d

Starting next Friday 3rd October, we're delighted to be offering Friday morning nature walks at Inch Park in collaboration with Friends of Inch Park. Come along to enjoy nature, meet friendly people, learn or share your knowledge about the local wildlife and help nature thrive.

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 9d

It was fantastic to see so many people at our foraging for fibres walk at Craigmillar Castle Park. We looked at the crafting possibility of lime, birch, hazel, nettle, willow, brambles, rosebay willow herb, pine needles, and grasses. And the sun shone again for us.

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 13d

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 13d

We had a beautiful, peaceful and sunny Nordic walk around Swanston Brasserie and Farm. The views were stunning! We all commented on how lucky we feel to live in Edinburgh and our ability to escape city life.

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 13d

We had a beautiful walk through to Corstorphine Walled Garden this week with our friends from Team Nature Nordic and All Ability Wellbeing Walks. The sun was out, birds were in full song and our group thoroughly enjoyed discovering a new greenspace, bursting with wildlife.

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 16d

Our Redhall walking group started off our week with a bright, sunny walk along the Union Canal. Perfect blue skies and calm water brought some welcome relaxation in to our morning

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 21d

Great work by the Youth Build lads clearing all the gutters/ gully's in Craigmillar Castle Park to ensure the rain doesn't mess up the paths this winter.

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 22d

Come along to our table on Floor 9 at the #csgnGathering2025. Find out more about our Burdiehouse Burn Restoration and West Pilton Park Regeration Project.

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 22d

Delighted to be along to the #csgnGathering2025 being hosted by Mark Beaumont. With Diarmuid O Neill, Mike Bernard-Lee, Heather Claridge & Simon Parsons. Come along to our stand.

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 24d

What fabulous event in Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park this afternoon, we barely noticed the rain! Delighted to have Owl Magic, Jump Edinburgh, woodland family events and some pond dipping too! Thanks everyone for coming along and getting wet!

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 27d

A big thank you to the team from Wood MacKenzie to look after the Wee Forest at Hailes Quarry Park and do some litter picking. Keeping the Dock and Creeping Thistle at bay in the establishing stages of the Wee Forest is really important and the group worked hard to give the trees a helping hand.

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 27d

As part of #RememberACharityWeek, think about a legacy donation. Leaving a gift in your will to Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust will help us to improve greenspaces for future generations. To find out more how you can support us go to www.elgt.org.uk/support-us/

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 27d

We had all kinds of weather on our Nordic walk around Harlaw Reservoir. One of our walkers found a beautiful Dor beetle wandering through the woods and we saw various fungus species including Puffballs and Birch polypore. Beautiful views, fresh air and great company

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 28d

We adore Redford Woods so it was sad to see lots of rubbish in the burn and throughout the blackthorn bushes today. Our local volunteers worked really hard in awkward places to reach all this rubbish and we celebrate them for taking action to look after this beautiful greenspace

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 28d

A group from NEDC Seagrove Centre enjoyed their time making nature bunting using the leaf bushing method at Newhailes Estate.

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 28d

Local residents enjoyed a guided bat walk at Brunstane Mill Park and learnt more about these interesting creatures and their habitats as part of the restoration project.

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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · Sep 9

Come along to a bat walk at Prestonfield Bowling Green on 15th September at 7pm.

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