Seasonal Update from Ranger Johnny
January to April was known years ago as our quieter time, when we had a chance to reflect on the …
January to April was known years ago as our quieter time, when we had a chance to reflect on the …
Why are you rummaging around in the bins? We complete a waste audit at the Visitor Centre and the results are interesting – lots of room for improvements as we move toward trying to be zero waste.
This week staff began our chemical spraying of Giant Hogweed along the banks of the river to prevent the spread …
Exciting times at the Leith end of the Walkway
Michael joined us back in April 2023 as a Trainee Ranger on the New to Nature scheme – and he has really thrived. We are delighted to say that he will be staying on with us for another 6 months, to help across our work.
Steven reflects on this first month or two in post and talks about ecological work we have planned for the coming months
Latest Update from this transformative project
Some people say we talk a lot of trash and they’re right; we do! Our social media, blog posts and …
Gillian talks about one of her favourite parts of her job -leading eco-birthday parties in the woods
Read on if you want to learn about all areas of our work on the river and at the Centre since April last year
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust began Riverfly sampling in May 2023. After some provisional monitoring and sampling at various …
Has begun, if you are passing Great Junction Street bridge in the future, feel free to stop and a stare. …
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime and for Hannah it’s been a pleasurable …
I’m never sure which I enjoy more those heady days of summer sweating slightly in waders & wielding a scythe …
This winter Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust are giving away 9,000 trees to Edinburgh residents in partnership with City of …
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: The Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre, and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 240 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.