Saturday, October 20, 2007

environmental workshops listing

Free Environmental Workshops - Winter 2007/08

Hi, We have just launched our new programme of Free Environmental Workshops for Winter 2007/08, all of which are noted below. These workshops are open to anyone who would like to learn more about their environment and develop new skills. Our courses cover a wide range of topics, all led by experts in their fields.

To findout more or to book a place, please contact Ruth Wyatt on:·
Tel - 0131 654 1933· Email - ruth@elgt.org.uk· Web – http://www.elgt.org.uk/

Drystane Walling - Sat 24 & Sun 25 November 2007
Location to be confirmed, Edinburgh (9am-4.30pm)
Explore the ancient Scottish skill of drystane walling. This 2 day introductory course provides the opportunity to work as part of a team within a community woodland setting, building an authentic drystane wall using traditional techniques.

Rag Rugging – Sat 1 December 2007
Redhall Walled Garden, Edinburgh (10am-4pm)
The original recycling craft. Create stunning rugs and hangings from scrap material using simple, traditional techniques.

Parent & Child Bird watching – Sat 1 Dec 2007 (child must be aged 9 or over)
Pentlands Regional Park, Flotterstone (10.30am-2pm)
A fun informative day for parents & children. Learn all about the identification and conservation of woodland and moorland birds, in and around Midlothian.

Natural Decorations for Christmas – Sat 8 December 2007
Redhall Walled Garden, Edinburgh (10am-3pm)
Get ready for the festive season the natural way! This fun and creative workshop will give you the chance to bring a touch of Christmas cheer to your home, making decorations from a variety of natural materials.

Pond Creation & Maintenance – Sat 23 February 2008
Redhall Walled Garden, Edinburgh
Creating a pond is one of the best ways to invite wildlife into your garden. This practical workshop will help you create and maintain your pond, covering the main concepts for design, siting, construction methods, planting, maintenance and management of wildlife ponds.


EARLY BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO NEW PARTICIPANTS

With kind regards,Ruth Wyatt

Ruth Wyatt Administration Officer Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust Laundry House Dalkeith Country Park Dalkeith EH22 2NA Tel: 0131 654 1933 Fax: 0131 654 2229 Email: ruth@elgt.org.uk www.elgt.org.uk

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