INVITATION to a local PICNIC! Drop-in to Lauriston Farm Agroecology Open Day this weekend where I will be hosting a ‘Pollinator Picnic’. Free, family friendly food and fun.
Lauriston Farm, next to Toby Carvery on Lauriston farm Rd, EH4 5EX, Edinburgh.
SAT 18th MAY : 12.30-2.30
Everyone welcome! Picnic blankets supplied.
Part of the co-design stage of artist Natalie Taylor’s proposal development for Granton Gas Tower.
For our first Open Day of this year, we are delighted to be taking part in Agroforestry Open Weekend 2024, this Saturday 18th May. You can drop-in anytime between 10am-3:30pm, or come for the programmed activities (times below). Feel free to just turn up! No need to book.
Day programme
10:30am-11.30am
Agroforestry Tour (meet at green portacabin near the Toby Carvery farm entrance)
11:45am-12:30pm
Market Garden tour (meet at Market Garden portacabin)
12:30-2:30pm
Pollinator Picnic with @Art for Granton Gas Tower artist Natalie Taylor (drop-in to the Wildflower Hill by the wooden gazebo)
1:30- 2:30pm
Agroforestry tour (meet at green portacabin)
2:45-3:30pm
Market Garden tour (meet at Market Garden portacabin)
+ Our Community Orchard volunteers will be around to chat about fruit trees
+ Farm staff and volunteers will be at the green portacabin from 10am and throughout the day to welcome you, chat and signpost you to walks and other points of interest across the farm
+ Free refreshments
+ Wildflowers and Grass Roots Remedies Co-op stalls
More details about the day here:
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Do you have experience in community engagement and development? We have an exciting new paid role for a Community Navigator, to support more people in North Edinburgh to access and benefit from Lauriston Farm.
The Community Navigator will work to foster relationships, increase engagement, make the farm more accessible and inclusive and reach people within our neighbouring communities of Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw and Granton.
You would collaborate with local organisations such as Pilton Community Health Partnership (with a desk based at PCHP), North Edinburgh Arts, Granton Youth, Low Income Families Together, Muirhouse Medical Practice and Community Renewal to offer activities and support individuals and groups with their engagement at the farm.
We would particularly like to encourage people from the Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw and Granton areas and from under-represented and marginalised groups to consider applying for this role.
Click here to see all details and the application process:
Now the days are longer, we can be at the community garden and allotments a bit later, so … starting this Tuesday 2nd May, the drop-in hours are:
Tuesdays 3-5pm
Thursdays 1-3pm
We hope you can join us. You don’t need gardening experience and you don’t need to book – just come along when you can.
There are a mix of jobs – you can choose the ones that are right for you, have a blether with neighbours, get some sea air, learn more about growing food using nature-friendly methods, and feel good about feeding the neighbourhood.
You also get a share of produce when things are ready to pick.
Hope to see you there!
Grow Your Own Food introductory course for women living in the area.
To join up email Lisa at communityallotments@lauristonfarm.org.uk
We are excited to announce the launch of our Permaculture Course, taking place at ELREC plot in Lauriston Farm as part of our Communities’ Reduce Reuse & Recycle project.
This course is open to everyone who is interested in learning about gardening and sustainable land management practices.
Our course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a range of topics such as soil building, sowing seeds, compost making, beneficial insects, pest management, and much more. By taking our Permaculture Course, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to live more sustainably, reduce your ecological footprint, and contribute positively to the local and global ecosystem.
This is an excellent opportunity to participate in a transformative and enriching experience that empowers individuals to create meaningful and positive change in their lives and communities.
The best part? The course is completely FREE, although donations are welcomed to support our work. To book your spot, please email cfc@elrec.org.uk.
Check out the course timetable here https://www.elrec.org.uk/elrec-permaculture-course-at…/ for more details.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about permaculture and join us on this journey towards sustainability and regeneration!
MARKET GARDEN VOLUNTEERING at LAURISTON FARM
EDINBURGH Agroecology Group at Lauriston Farm has got big plans for the Market Garden for 2023 – do you want to get involved?
Upcoming volunteer sessions on 14th & 28th January.
RSVP on Volunteer Signup to join us: https://volunteersignup.org/ALFRW
You’re all invited to the Lauriston Farm Open Day on Saturday 19 November 2:30-4pm (drop-in).
We’ll be doing tours and answering any questions, with hot drinks and a winter veg stall.
More details here: https://lauristonfarm.scot/posts/234
Join us to take action in protecting wildflowers meadows in Edinburgh!
On Saturday 22nd October 2022 at Lauriston Farm. From 11am to 1pm.
Grab your free ticket here: …https://wildflowersplantingevent.eventbrite.co.uk
ALL WELCOME!! FREE EVENT!!
but OLD KIRK & MUIRHOUSE Community BBQ has been CANCELLED
We would like to inform everyone that in line with the sad news of the Queen’s sudden passing, The Old Kirk and Muirhouse Parish Church has CANCELLED the community BBQ planned for today (Saturday).
