Another busy year of action on the river and at the Centre
Our news feed is often full of photos of volunteers on tasks or young people out learning on the river …
Our news feed is often full of photos of volunteers on tasks or young people out learning on the river …
January to April was known years ago as our quieter time, when we had a chance to reflect on the …
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 …
I’m never sure which I enjoy more those heady days of summer sweating slightly in waders & wielding a scythe …
For the last four years, our dedicated volunteers have been steadily collecting data of each of our wildflower meadows. This …
In the first quarter of 2023 it’s been a close battle between our own volunteers and corporate groups on who …
Here I am. Stood in a river, with the otters, kingfishers and dippers wondering how on earth I’ve been this …
Do you have some time to spare to help at our Visitor Centre and Community Café? As the summer begins …
“The River has Wisdom and Feeling and Flow. The Only Thing Certain is Change” – Robert J Landy It’s a …
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.