Sunday Programme 2008

The Sunday projects are a way for you to help local communities to create environmental wonders in your area. They are a great way to get a taste of the Green Team. It's a chance for you to gain some experience in conservation and more importantly to meet new people and have fun.

All Green Team Sunday projects depart from New Parliament House (5-7 Regent Road, Edinburgh - map) at 9:30am, returning at 5pm or you can arrange to meet us at the site.

Each day costs £10 per person, which includes transport, tea and biscuits.

How to book ...
1. If you are interested in any of the projects, get in touch to find out if there is a place available. You can email info@greenteam.org.uk or phone 0131 558 9571.
2. Download and print the booking form. The form is available as a Microsoft Word document or as an Abode pdf document.
3. Return the form with your payment.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Mandy Craig, Projects & Volunteer Development Co-ordinator

February 10th Vogrie Country Park
Zap the plant invaders that are taking over this wonderful park and help let the light in for the spring flowers to grow.

February 24th West Cairns Forest, Pentlands Regional Park
Discover the source of the Water of Leith and help to plant new broadleaf trees to improve the area for wildlife.

March 2nd Vane Farm, Fife
Explore this RSPB reserve in Fife and help maintain the habitat rich hill trail. Watch out for flying geese!

March 9th Cammo Estate:
Clearing back the invaders – help us tackle the snowberry and rhododendron at this delightful City of Edinburgh estate.

April 13th Craigleith Island, Firth of Forth *
Ahoy there me hearties, join us on this Island adventure to help remove the invasive tree mallow to make room for the puffins.

* Poor weather alternative will be rhododendron clearance at Binning Wood, East Lothian.

May 11th Gullane Beach
A day at the beach, cutting back sea buckthorn bushes. Find out about the sand dune system and create some beach art.

May 25th Roslyn Glen
Experience the magic of this ancient woodland. We will be improving the paths and doing woodland tasks.

June 8th Musselburgh Lagoons
Work alongside the East Lothian Ranger Service at this coastal reserve. Help improve this unusual site for birds and other wildlife.

June 22nd Holyrood Park
Remove the dreaded fireweed from the slopes of Holyrood Park. Explore Edinburgh's very own volcano at the heart of the city.

August 24th Craigleith Island *
Ahoy there me hearties, join us on this Island adventure to help remove the invasive tree mallow to make room for the puffins.

* Poor weather alternative will be rhododendron clearance at Binning wood, East Lothian.

Sept 7th Almondell & Calderwood Country Park
Discover this amazing woodland park. Help improve the paths and create new areas for wildlife.

Sept 28th Hopetoun House Estate, South Queensferry
A variety of tasks to tackle, including footpath improvements and woodland management, in the grounds of this very grand estate.

October 5th Linlithgow Loch
Join us at this Historic Scotland Reserve for some path maintenance and woodland management tasks.

October 26th Hermitage of Braid
Clean out the burns and make habitat piles with what we find. Check out the bird boxes and get them ready for next year’s baby birds.

Nov 2nd Lord Ancrum’s Wood at Newbattle Abbey College
Clear back dense woodland areas to improve the woodland habitat and widen the paths to make it easier for people to walk through the woods.

Nov 16th Water of Leith
Join us as we work on the banks of Edinburgh's own river to remove invasive plants and find out about some of the river's special visitors.

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