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
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust began Riverfly sampling in May 2023. After some provisional monitoring and sampling at various …
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 …
Welcome to the beautiful and weird world of Fungi that is right on the doorstep of the Water of Leith …
Some images and reflections on this years fishing season.
For the last four years, our dedicated volunteers have been steadily collecting data of each of our wildflower meadows. This …
This ‘snuggle’ of eider chicks were spotted having a snooze on one of the platforms this week. They seem to …
Here I am. Stood in a river, with the otters, kingfishers and dippers wondering how on earth I’ve been this …
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.
