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
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. …
I’m never sure which I enjoy more those heady days of summer sweating slightly in waders & wielding a scythe …
It’s been a wonderful year here at the Visitor Centre. We started the year with TV fame with the Trust …
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 …
Do you have some time to spare to help at our Visitor Centre and Community Café? As the summer begins …
Exciting new addition to the basin areas – creating homes for wildlife and increasing plant diversity
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.
