Strathclyde Projects

Bee Aware Of Biodiversity
Where?
When? Thursday 16th July
What's it about? Volunteers will plant Blackthorn and Hawthorn, plant nectar rich meadow and marsh chamber, install bee and ladybird insect wintering boxes and install a bat box.
Where's it happening? Brackenbrae Road, Bishopbriggs,
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andrew Smith (0141 772 8938)
Organised by: The Bishopbriggs Golf Club
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Create our Butterfly Kingdom
Where? Airdrie
When? 15 July 2009
What's it about? We will be looking to enhance the population of butterflies within the local area by purchasing butterflie kingdom and growing and nurturing our caterpillars through the life cycle and recording and discussing the change at each stage and we will once it has became a butterfly release into the gardens, we will be watching to see if our butterfly will return. Our volunteers will help the young children to understand the stages and changes that are made and to help them care and protect a living thing and rear it to a beautiful creature.
Where's it happening? Gartlea Community Centre, Airdrie
What to wear/bring: Refreshments
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorna Colquhoun (01236 602974)
Organised by: Airdrie district Childminding Group
Email: lorna.colquhoun@sky.com
REF S187

Eco Friendly Kids
Where? Airdrie
When? 13 July 2009
What's it about? We are a local community childminding group and each member looks after children from 6 month to 12 years we are looking to enhance the facilities available to the children and to empower the children to imp4rove the quality of life for them and for future generations by learning about biodiversity and Eco friendly environment, we intend to provide the children with plant boxes and hanging baskets and enable them to choose flowers that will encourage wildlife to the garden
Where's it happening? 3 Kilwinning Crescent, Airdrie
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorna Colquhoun (01236 602974)
Organised by: Airdrie Ditrict Childminding Group
Email: lorna.colquhoun@sky.com
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The Advocacy Place Garden
Where? Alloa
When? 20 July 2009
What's it about? The Advocacy Place is the home to three advocacy organisations, providing independent advocacy for young people and adults with learning disabilities, older people and people who have mental health problems. All three organisations are charities. At the back of the building there is a space (roughly 8 feet by 24 feet) and we are looking to develop this area to provide a pleasant seating area with planters – perhaps with decking or a paved area. It will need to be fenced off at one end with a gate so that privacy can be maintained, but also to ensure that the security of the garden, when the offices are closed. The garden will be therefore be fully enclosed so climbing plants (preferably scented) would soften the hard edges. However part of the remit is that the garden is low maintenance.The staff of all three organisations and some of the people who use the service are keen to volunteer their time and labour.
Where's it happening? King Street, Alloa
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jenny Gray (01259 722257)
Organised by: The Advocacy Place
Email: jenny@theadvocacyplace.org
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Herb planting in Barrhead
Where? Barrhead
When? 11 July 2009
What's it about? The Go Greener Family Festival takes place on 11th July. As part of this the group will be helping children to plant basil seeds to take home and grow. They would like to cover the cost of the pots and compost and tools required.
Where's it happening? Barrhead Sports Centre, Barrhead Main Street, Barrhead
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 3
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorna Wallace (0141 577 8675)
Organised by: Go Greener
Email: lorna.wallace@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
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Bumblebee About
Where? Biggar, Lanarkshire
When? Friday 17th July 2009
What's it about? Laying paths for young children and all ages to come and "bumble" - watching our vast quantities of bumblebees and insects in the garden. Volunteers will lay paths early and playgroup and youths will come early afternoon. This is exciting as school is on holiday and we have all ages involved.
Where's it happening? Scots Mining Company House, Leadhills, Biggar, Lanarkshire
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lanark gazette (01555 663408)
Organised by: Scots Mining Company House Trust
Email: clarkc@sky.com
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Into The Wilderness
Where? Biggar, Lanarkshire
When? Saturday 25th July 2009
What's it about? To make a path into a woodland allowing the "GUIDES" to see Hedghogs, Fungi - Toadstools etc. Lichen, frogs and insects. Volunteers will make a path through to the fallen trees. The ground is already flat.
Where's it happening? Scots Mining Company House, Leadhills, Biggar, Lanarkshire
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lanark Gazzette (01555 663 408)
Organised by: Scots Mining Company House Trust
Email: clarkc@sky.com
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Trees For Our Future
Where? Biggar, Lanarkshire
When? Sunday 26th July 2009
What's it about? The natural regerneration of woodland in The Truts's care is being prevented by rabbits coming in from ajoining land ever winter and eating the seedlings. Volunteers wil fit rabbit proof netting to the boundary fence.
Where's it happening? Scots Mining Company House, Leadhills, Biggar, Lanarkshire
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Greta Clark (01659 74235)
Organised by: Scots Mining Company House Trust
Email: clarkc@sky.com
REF S258

Oakwood Eco-garden.......bringing children closer to natrur
Where? Burnside Glasgow
When? 25 July 2009
What's it about? Oakwood nursery parents council are supporting the nursery to create an eco-garden for the use of children attending the nursery, children from other local nurseries, and elderly residents from a local care home. The eco-garden will include a variety of outdoor 'play' areas where children will learn through play about the importance of growing and harvesting thier own vegetables, looking after their environment and generally enjoying learning through play. Incorporated within the garden will be a sensory garden which will benenefit in particular those with learning/phyiscal disabilities. Volunteers on the committee are involved in a number of fund raising efforts to fund the project and will over time be involved in a number of activites to bring it to life including litter picking, planting, general grounds maintenance and preparatory works
Where's it happening? Oakwood Nursery, 7 Lochbrae Drive, Burnside Glasgow
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Alison Harkin (0141 634 7009)
Organised by: Oakwood House Parents Council
REF S136

Bee Friendly
Where? Cathcart, Glasgow
When? 25 July 2009
What's it about? To raise awareness among 40 allotment members and our local community about the importance of encouraging bumblebees into our gardens. We will achieve this by planting up communal area (40m2)with a diverse range of nectar-rich (bee friendly) plants at a volunteer event on 26th July 2009. Putting up interpretive materials for members (immediately)and for the local community at out Open day on 23rd August. Over 100 hundred people attend this event annually. A news release about our grant (if successful) promoting actions for bees.; Volunteer day will involve volunteers clearing ground, adding soil improver (peat-free, recycled product) and planting a variety of small shrubs, perennials, climbers and some half hardy annuals. All the plants have been identified by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust in their booklet "Gardening for Bumblebees"
Where's it happening? Holmlea Gardens Allotments, off Greenholme Street, Cathcart, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Sarah Watts (07951710059)
Organised by: Holmlea Gardens Allotment Association
REF S243

Insect Haven
Where? Clydebank
When? 23 June 2009
What's it about? Clearing and creating a wildflower habitat, planting butterfly bushes, building a deadwood habitat and creating a more insect friendly planting area which is low maintenance.
Where's it happening? Radnor Park Parish Church of Scotland, Radnor Street, Clydebank
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Helen Provan (01415627855)
Organised by: Welcome Group
Email: hprovan@ntlworld.com
REF S181

Wildlife B&B, Attractive Location!
Where? Crosshill
When? 4 July 2009
What's it about? Our project will provide homes and food which will attract a wider range of wildlife to our newly enhanced community garden. Volunteers will erect and install a variety of wildlife 'hotels' as well as a store for foodstuffs which will attract those native species which need encouragement and support.
Where's it happening? Kirkbride Crescent Community Garden, Kirkbride Crescent, Crosshill
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Isabel Archbold (01655 740495)
Organised by: Village Volunteers
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Wildflower Planting - The Golfers "bud"
Where? Cumbernauld
When? 25 May 2009 2009
What's it about? * Meet in clubhouse for safety talk; * Split into groups with team leader; * Walk out to planting sites; * Prepare ground and plant plugs and sow ; seeds.; * Identify work areas with marked stakes.; * Return to Clubhouse for de-breif and ; refreshments.; * Hand out certificates and plant to ; junior volunteers.
Where's it happening? Dullatur Golf Club, Glen Douglas Drive, Cumbernauld
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, no
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Information on wildflowers
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, Restricted to members and family at this stage, Restricted to members and family at this stage
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ian McGregor (01324 812239)
Organised by: Dullatur Golf Club
Email: secretary@dullaturgolf.com
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Guerrilla Gardening
Where? Glasgow
When? 8 July 2009
What's it about? We target local vacant areas of ground that can be potentially planted with wildflowers, shrubs, fruit and vegtables as a means of improving unsightly areas within the community. We also carry out seed bombing in this predominantly urban area that is within a disadvantaged community therfore any planting that we carry out contributes to biodiversity.
Where's it happening? Drummore Road, Drumchapel, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Elizabeth Wewiora (0141 352 4900)
Organised by: Centre for Contemporary Art
Email: elizabeth@cca-glasgow.com
REF S247

Bring on the bats!
Where? Glasgow
When? 10 July 2009
What's it about? Install bat boxes
Where's it happening? Land adjacent to Clouston Street, North Kelvinside, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials, Appreciation
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Douglas Peacock (07748374911)
Organised by: North Kelvin Meadow Campaign
Email: chung@industryofchung.com
REF S224

Cosy Birds
Where? Glasgow
When? Wednesday 15th July 2009
What's it about? Children will assemble bird boxes and decorate them. These will then be hung from trees that surround our local church
Where's it happening? Kenmuir Church, 2493 London Road, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Schools Out (07957 166080)
Organised by: Schools Out
Email: sharon-johnson@hotmail.co.uk
REF S155

Cainhills Bats And Blooms
Where? Glasgow
When? 19th April 2009
What's it about? The project is part of a programme of work to increase Biodiversity in the woiods and encourage local people to visit, learn about, enjoy and improve the woods. Volunteers will plant wild flowers and hedge plants, make bat boxes and help to run a nature trail/scavenger hunt for children.
Where's it happening? c/o 47 Stirling Avenue, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Scott Ferguson (07504 131 693)
Organised by: Cairnhill Woods Group
REF S47

Wild Flower Garden Goes Native
Where? Glasgow
When? 20th - 31st July
What's it about? We intend to clear ground, move organic compost onto the site and emplace recycled scaffold boards to contain the sites bed.
Where's it happening? Queens Park - outside the allotments, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr G. Hart (0141 649 2462)
Organised by: The Scottish Tree Trust
REF S78

Night and Day Wildlife Hotels
Where? Harthill
When? 27 June 2009
What's it about? Our young members will construct Bird and Bat boxes. followed by installing them in and around our facility
Where's it happening? The site is at Balbackie near Harthill North Lanarkshire, Harthill
What to wear/bring: no
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials, no
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, no, no
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bob Reid (07759159219)
Organised by: North Lanarkshire Scramble and Quad Bike Club
Email: rangerbobreid@gmail.com
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Bench Building On The Allander Walkway
Where? Milngavie
When? Saturday 4th July
What's it about? three rustic style benches will be constructed by conservation volunteers along the river Allander walkway. This will be beneficial to many that use this picturesque walkway and is intended to be an encouragement to older people to wlak further by proving resting points. The conserbation volunteers will plan out where the best location will be for the benches, prepare the ground, and construct them with a combined clear up of the site.
Where's it happening? River Allander Walkway, Milngavie
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maggie Ferguson (0141 956 6586)
Organised by: Mugdock Conservation Volunteers
Email: rangers@mugdock.org
REF S69

The Lonesome Pine
Where? Milton of Campsie
When? 6 July 2009
What's it about? Planting a Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) at the entrance to our 11.5 acre workplace. We are doing this for environmental reasons and also to enhace the entrance to our workplace.; The volunteers (most of whom are adults with learning disabilities)will be digging, carrying and helping to plant and secure the tree. They will also be learning that the Scots pine has a relationship with many plants, insects, birds and animals.
Where's it happening? 6A Lochmill Holdings, Antermony Road, Milton of Campsie
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Airlie (0141 777 5050)
Organised by: Silver Birch (Scotland) Ltd
Email: david@silverbirchscotland.org.uk
REF S260

Living On The Hedge
Where? Milton of Campsie (southern edge of workplace)
When? 20 July 2009
What's it about? Planting mixed native hedging to attract wildlife including nesting birds. The volunteers (most of whom have learning disabilities) will help with digging and planting. The will also learn about habitats and bio diversity.
Where's it happening? 6A Lochmill Holdings, Antermony Road, Milton of Campsie (southern edge of workplace)
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Airlie (0141 777 5050)
Organised by: Silver Birch (Scotland) Ltd
Email: david@silverbirchscotland.org.uk
REF S262

Fence Me In
Where? Milton of Campsie (western edge of workplace)
When? 13 July 2009
What's it about? Erecting rabbit proof fencing to keep rabbits out of our allotments and vegetable plots. The volunteers (most of whom have learning disabilities) will erect the fence by attaching it to an existing fence.
Where's it happening? 6A Lochmill Holdings, Antermony Road, Milton of Campsie (western edge of workplace)
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Airlie (0141 777 5050)
Organised by: Silver Birch (Scotland) Ltd
Email: david@silverbirchscotland.org.uk
REF S261

DIG FOR THE FUTURE
Where? North Lanarkshire
When? 22 July 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will transform an area shich is currently overgrown with weeda and transform it by digging it out and planting a range of bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees.
Where's it happening? 12- 14 Draffen Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Liz Bryans (01698 258157)
Organised by: Springboard Scotland
Email: lbryans@springboardscotland.org
REF S195

Titan Hedgerow Campaign 2009
Where? Renfrew
When? Sunday 12th July 2009
What's it about? We are going to prepare and plant new hedgrow on the perimeter of the golf club. By planting and replacement hedgerows we will add to the natural habitat for scotlands wildlife, also enhancing the appearance and the security of the golf club.
Where's it happening? Blythswood Estate, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Ken Martin (0141 886 6692)
Organised by: Renfrew Golf Club
Email: secretary@renfrew.scottishgolf.com
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Dunure Labyrinth Project
Where? South Ayrshire
When? 12 July 2009
What's it about? This is to finish the planting out around the Labyrinth with shrubs and trees The Labyrinth covers a 60feet by 60feet arrear.
Where's it happening? Kennedy Park, Dunure, South Ayrshire
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch, no
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Andrew Guthrie (01292500304)
Organised by: Dunure Community Council /Conservation Group
Email: dunure@googlemail.com
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Invasive Species Group
Where? Strachur
When? 20th July - 31st July 2009
What's it about? Japanese Knotweed CJK - is an invasive plant which can grow to a height of 10 feet and is spreading rapidly around Argyll, particularly along side roads and in coastal areas. As in 2008 the volunteers will use personal and donated knapsack sprayers to spray round-up onto the 3K to kill it. The volunteers will be equiped with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). In the near record wet summer of 2008 it was not possible to spray all the JK we had mapped. In partricular on the 5 mile stretch wet weed Strachur Bay and St Catherines 2 miles have not yet been sprayed. Netherless 400 litres of herbicide was sprayed and we are confident that a significant area of JK has been eradicated. This will be confirmed by an allience of new shoots in the spring.
Where's it happening? Parish Of Strachur and Strathlachlan, Strachur
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Tools & Materials, Protective clothing and safety material
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Iain Macgregor (01369 860 454)
Organised by: Strachur and District Community Council - Invasive Species Group
REF S46

Birds And Bees
Where? Troon
When? 12 July 2009
What's it about? We rent from South Ayrshire Council a 12.200m2 field within woodland.just over half is given to allotments, the remainder we aspire to develop as species-rich meadow and woodland. BTCV have an allotment, and we operate a Community Green Gym. We also provide a rent free unit to Troon Youth Club. We have set out small units for very young children adjacent to their parents/grandparents units.
Where's it happening? Fullarton Estate, Isle Of Pin Road, Troon
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Training, Tools & Materials, No
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Fiona Wilson,committee member,Green Gym mentor (01292 316507)
Organised by: Troon Allotment Society
Email: gavin.c.barrie@mac.com
REF S239

Completed Projects

mini beast hunt
Where? Airdrie
When? 15 June 2009
What's it about? Pre- school children will have fun looking in the local foreestry area for bugs and mini beast, being extra carefull not to disturb them but to watch closely at how the act and what they look like, we will colour in pictures or bugs, bees and butterflies and the volunteers willl help the children to understand their habitat and will tell them stories about the mini beasts. We will be clearing an area in order to create a enviromentally positive habitat for the mini beasts to thrive naturally.
Where's it happening? Central Park, Airdrie
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lorna Colquhoun (01236 602974)
Organised by: Airdrie district Childminding Group
Email: lorna.colquhoun@sky.com
REF S188

Budding Butterfly Boxes
Where? Airdrie
When? Monday 22nd June 2009
What's it about? We will be creating butterfly planters and siting butterfly and lacewing houses for our local hospice garden. Buddleias, lavender and other nectar rich plants will be planted and suitable planting boxes will be purchased and decorated. We will record the process to raise awareness and share our good work with the wider community via local press and websites within the school and hospice. Biodiversity will be promoted by having a caring attitude for living things such as plants and wildlife that are sadly declining.
Where's it happening? St Andrew's Hospice, Henderson Street, Airdrie
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Adults must hold disclosure certificate to work with children, Adults must hold disclosure certificate to work with children
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maureen Cumming (01236 749539)
Organised by: New Monkland Primary School & Nursery Class
Email: office@newmonkland.n-lanark.sch.uk
REF S158

Twitters
Where? Airdrie ML6 8XW
When? 1 June 2009
What's it about? Construct, build and design bird/small animal homes to attract wildlife into the area to nest and reproduce. This will help to encourage children in the school, and the local community, to observe the various type of birds etc in the local area. Charts to help identify them will be displayed and children/public will be able to name each species. The school is striving towards an ECO flag and trying to enrich the biodiversity in the school grounds, we have planted various plants to encourage wildlife i.e. butterfly bush, strawberries etc and have also started a vegetable garden just outside the school kitchen.
Where's it happening? 1 Honeywell Crescent, Chapelhall, Airdrie ML6 8XW
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: as above (as above)
Organised by: Chapelhall Primary School
Email: kleggatt@chapelhall.n-lanark.sch.uk
REF S166

Biodiversity Bonanza
Where? Auchincruive, Ayr
When? 6--9th July 2009
What's it about? Volunteers will be constructing raised beds out of railway sleepers in an existing wildlife area within BTCV's county office. The raised beds will be filled with compost and planted up with flowers,shrubs,plants to attract insects, birds and local wildlife. Also going to construct a small bird feeding station and put up bird and bat boxes an nearly mature trees.
Where's it happening? Donald Hendrie Building, SAC, Auchincruive, Ayr
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Julie Hoggarth (01292 525178)
Organised by: BTCV - Scotland
Email: d.milne@btcv.org.Uj.hoggarth@btcv.org.uk
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dig 4 victory
Where? Ayrshire
When? 15 June 2009
What's it about? We aim to clean up thel area behind the community centre and build a garden, with raised beds in which to grow fruits and veg which will be given to senior citizens and low income families. In addition to this we will also grow nectar rich flowers such as honeysuckle to encourage butterflies. We will use the local youth club to help us build nestboxes and a pond in our garden. This will raise awareness of the Action Earth project and allow wild birds to visit the area. To the back of the proposed garden is a large wasteland which has several different species of wild birds, ducks and swans, as well as frogs, toads and newts. Foxes are regular visitors to the area and our future plans include a wildlife watch area where local residents can visit to see our wildlife community close at hand.
Where's it happening? 50 David Gage Street, Kilwinning, Ayrshire
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: chairperson (01294551883)
Organised by: Woodwynd community association
Email: colinyoung1@talktalk.net
REF S128

Fairy Garden
Where? Barlanark, Glasgow
When? 30 March 2009
What's it about? Plant herbs, vegetables. Plant an area to attract butterflies. Put up bird feeders.
Where's it happening? Sandaig Nursery School, Usmore Place, Barlanark, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: JMaley@Sandaig-Nursery.glasgow.sch.uk (01417711898)
Organised by: Sandaig Nursery School
Email: JMaley@Sandaig-Nursery.glasgow.sch.uk
REF S42

Caring For Wildlife
Where? Biggar, Lanarkshire
When? Saturday 13th June 2009
What's it about? Our project volunteers will be looking to help restore an area of land that has become overgrown. They will also be erecting and repairing fencing and ensuring paths are clear from weeds and litter to keep them accessible for all users. Bark chippings will be laid along these paths.
Where's it happening? Scots Mining Company House, Leadhills, Biggar, Lanarkshire
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Greta Clark (01659 74235)
Organised by: Scots Mining Company House Trust
Email: clarkc@sky.com
REF S131

Haven Scent
Where? Blantyre Glasgow
When? 25 May 2009
What's it about? The Haven supports families with life limiting illnesses by helping them to relax and teaching them coping mechanisms. The project will work with volunteers to create a sensory entrance to the Haven by planting scented flowers and shrubs in raised beds. This will encourage visitors to stop and relax before entering The Haven so that they can derive maximum benefit from the complementary therapies and relaxation classes available at the centre.
Where's it happening? Blantyre Health Centre, Victoria Street, Blantyre Glasgow
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Connie (01698 727886)
Organised by: The Haven Caring Counselling Communicaion Centre
REF S122

Pick of the Village
Where? Bothwell
When? 21 March 2009
What's it about? Annual "spring clean" litter pick. Volunteers will assign areas and asked to pick up litter.
Where's it happening? Parish Church Hall, Bothwell
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 50
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bill Jack (01698852411)
Organised by: Brighter Bothwell
Email: BILL@THEBOTHWELL JACKS.COM
REF S17

Wild About Life!
Where? by campbeltown
When? 6 June 2009
What's it about? Children and parents will build a fence to mark off a wildflower garden to encourage butterflies and insects. They will then plant various wild flowers within the area.
Where's it happening? Drumlemble primary school, Drumlemble, by campbeltown
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Lunch
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: fiona macalister (01586 810240)
Organised by: Drumlemble primary school
Email: fiona.macalister@drumlemble.argyll-bute.sch.uk
REF S106

Outside Inside Learning - Outdoor Classroom
Where? Coatbridge
When? Monday 1st June 2009
What's it about? We are creating an outdoor classroom in our playground. We have designed the shape and we know exactly what we need. (We can send computer generated graphics if you wish to view them). We have the services of an architect who works with the Eco Committee. We have funding for the project. The school pupils, parents and volunteers now need financial help to create an area surrounding the classroom with flowers, shrubs and trees to attract birds, insects and butterflies. This would enhance the pupils learning. This area would help biodiversity within our school grounds and give the whole school community involvement and shared responsibilities as the garden would have to be maintained. This would help create a perfect oasis in our school.
Where's it happening? Kirkton Cresent, Carnboe, Coatbridge
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs I. Downey (01236 434 518)
Organised by: Carnbroe Primary School Eco Committee
REF S148

CARNBROE CARES CONTINUOUSLY
Where? Coatbridge
When? 25 June 2009
What's it about? Enhance school environment. We have already planted native Scottish trees to create a woodland in our school gardens. We would like to plant bulbs to further our work. The volunteers would work with pupils to prepare the ground for planting.
Where's it happening? Carnbroe Primary School, Kirkton Crescent, Coatbridge
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mrs I. Downey (01236434518)
Organised by: Carnbroe Primary School Eco Committee
REF S219

Tubtastic Displays!
Where? Crosshill
When? 28 June 2009
What's it about? Our project is to enhance the look of our village, by providing tubs and compost for householders, we intend to make use of an offer of free plants for summer colour to be put on display on our village streets. Volunteers will select a tub, fill it with compost and plant plants from a selection to be donated for this purpose. The householder has the option to then take it away and add it to the creation of our floral displays on our pavements.These displays are being encouraged by a wider community initiative to encouraging people and insects to stop a while!
Where's it happening? Crosshill Community Centre Car Park, Crosshill
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 2
Press/Volunteer Contact: Isabel Archbold (01655 740495)
Organised by: Village Volunteers
REF S104

Rip out them Rhoddies
Where? Cumnock Ayrshire
When? 31 May 2009
What's it about? We are trying to remove rhododendron from some areas of the estate to allow the native plants to regain their position. Volunteers will help with removing these plants using hand tools.
Where's it happening? Dumfries House, Dumfries House Estate, Cumnock Ayrshire
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Bill Russell (01290 427975)
Organised by: The Great Steward of Scotlands Dumfries House Trust
Email: b.russell@dumfries-house.org.uk
REF S60

Wild Wood Clean Up
Where? Dailly
When? 2 April 2009
What's it about? Will clean up the river walk, and wood area.
Where's it happening? Dailly River Walk, South Ayrshire, Dailly
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Fiona de Faye (01465 811427)
Organised by: Dailly Scout Group
REF S39

Happy Planters
Where? Dumbarton
When? 10 June 2009
What's it about? The project involves developing our garden area further with the children, staff and parents will be planting seeds and vegetables and also assembling guttering and water butts.
Where's it happening? Station Street, Renton, Dumbarton
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Christine Gallacher (01389 754507)
Organised by: Renton Early Education and Childcare Centre
REF S110

Everyone Can Plant
Where? Dunoon
When? 1 April 2009
What's it about? Our group consists of 20 people from varying backgrounds and degrees of mental and physical disabilties. The age variation is from 16 to 72, both male and female. Carers will also be involved. We are planning a planting day in plant pots already decorated by the volunteers. We are letting them take them home and look after them and others will be donated to various groups in the town.
Where's it happening? Red Cross Centre, George Street, Dunoon
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Suzy Munro (01369 820199)
Organised by: P.A.C.C.T. - People Agencies of Cowal Coming Together
REF S30

Older Than the Pyramids - Part 2
Where? East Kilbride
When? 31 May 2009
What's it about? 1. Installation of interpretation panels and associated infrastructure adjacent to the boardwalk on Langlands Moss, East Kilbride. 2. Tidy up and removal of inappropriate objects, e.g. small trees, litter etc.
Where's it happening? Langlands Moss Nature Reserve, Langlands Drive, East Kilbride
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site?
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maureen Potter (01355 228371)
Organised by: Friends of Langlands Moss Lnr
REF S35

Attracting Wildlife To Gilmerion
Where? Edinburgh
When? Wednesday 10th June 2009
What's it about? We will prepare, dig and weed an area of garden to be planted with a variety of fruits, flowers and shrubs to attract wildlife to the garden. This will also produce fruit and herbs and make the garden more pleasant for the local community
Where's it happening? 4 Drum Street, , Edinburgh
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Helen Borquin (0131 664 2335)
Organised by: Gilmerton Community Centre
REF S168

Spring Forward
Where? Girvan
When? 8 March 2009
What's it about? Our garden has been neglected for 30 years and all of the fantastic volunteers have been busy clearance, digging up tree stumps and generally getting stuck into bringing the site back to life for the last year. We have been doing this mostly by hand and it is a big job. We are almost there but we still need to push it forward with another action earth day. We hosted an event last year and it really made a difference. Volunteers will be able to help lay some simple pathways, dig over an area dedicated to attracting wildlife and general garden clearance. Some jobs will be heavy labour and others will be lighter - depending on abilities of volunteers. There will be something for everyone to get involved in. We have an added bonus this year of having a mongolian yurt in the garden which will be used for storytelling sessions and refreshments. There will also be a drystane dyking course happening in the garden seperately from the event but people will be able to get a chance to see how it is done.
Where's it happening? Rear Garden, Knockushan Gardens, Knockushan Street, Girvan
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partially
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: J. CAMPBELL (01465 713439)
Organised by: Make It Happen
REF S7

Restoring Aspen & Juniper on Craignish Peninsula
Where? Glasgow
When? 22 March 2009
What's it about? This area on Scotland's west coast has lost many of its native species of trees due to grazing and spruce plantings. The project would maintain the campaign to restore juniper and aspen on a nature reserve belongng to the Trust by volunteers.
Where's it happening? 30 Edgemont Street, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Refreshments
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, too mountainous for wheelchairs, too mountainous for wheelchairs
How many NEW volunteers required? 4
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr Greer Hart (0141 649 2462)
Organised by: The Scottish Tree Trust
REF S12

Making Ar Caladh Pritty
Where? Glasgow
When? 1 April 2009
What's it about? We are going to be planting vegetables and flowers and restoring the garden to it's former glory.
Where's it happening? 196 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: ()
Organised by: Ar Caladh Project
REF S16

Clean - Up
Where? Glasgow
When? 4th April 2009
What's it about? Our aim is to clean up as much of Kelvin Park as we are able, especially near the river.
Where's it happening? Snow Bridge, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mark Eden Bushell (0141 946 4542)
Organised by: Friends of the River Kelvin
Email: a.eden-bushell1@ntlworld.com
REF S76

Creating a Scottish Native Wildflower garden
Where? Glasgow
When? 5 April 2009
What's it about? We are wishing to change a derelict site in one of our City parks (given to us by the Glasgow City Council) into a site for local schools and the public to visit to see plant that have mostly disappeared from our area. This will involve clearing the site of weeds and levelling it, then emplacing 20 tons of recycled organic waste from the City Council's compost creation plant. This is a rich medium for plant growing and into this we will plant wildflower species - dog's mercury, primrose, giant bellflower, pinks, enchanter's nightshade, etc amounting to over 20 species from reliable sources. The first stage will involved the "bordering" of the area (30 feet x 20 feet) with recycled and treated scaffolding planks to hold the new soil until it sets over the next few years. The grant applied for would be used to buy these planks at 4.50 pounds each, (10 planks. Our volunteers would come from the corporate sector and young local people.
Where's it happening? 30 Edgemont Street, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, none, none
How many NEW volunteers required? 6
Press/Volunteer Contact: Mr Greer Hart (0141 649 2462)
Organised by: The Scottish Tree Trust
REF S13

Flowering Fun
Where? Glasgow
When? 23 May 2009
What's it about? We would like to buy some mini flower pots for children to decorate at the community fun day. Another group plan to supply Nasturtium seeds to plant in them. We wish to encourage local children to take an interest in nature by both growing seeds and also seeing the wildlife they attract once planted out.
Where's it happening? Garrowhill Park, Glasgow
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Katrina Kirkpatrick (0141 573 0938)
Organised by: Garrowhill Action Partnership
Email: katrinakirkpatrick2000@yahoo.co.uk
REF S31

Dig it
Where? Glasgow
When? 1 June 2009
What's it about? We live in flats and often there are spaces at the back where there is waste green patches of land. We want to utilise that land to grow vegetables.
Where's it happening? 11 Gray Street, Flat 03, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Packed Lunch, Gardening tools
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: Rachna (07740 069 147)
Organised by: Clean Up Back Gardens
Email: Rachnadheer@hotmail.com
REF S167

Nest Egg
Where? Glasgow
When? 6 June 2009
What's it about? We have recently created allotments in a Glasgow housing scheme. We would like to plant a hedge round it to encourage wildlife and secure the site at the same time.
Where's it happening? The hub 49 Wellhouse Crescent, Wellhouse, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 1000000s
Press/Volunteer Contact: eddie@wellhouseha.org.uk (01417812132)
Organised by: Wellhouse Allotment Society
Email: eddie@wellhousect.org.uk
REF S150

Bloomin' Beautiful
Where? Glasgow
When? 25 June 2009
What's it about? Pupils and parents will clean up and plant the garden area around Rannoch House, our local home for the elderly. This area faces on to the main road and will be seen by all the community, brightening up the lives of all the neighbours, passers-by and most importantly the elderly residents.
Where's it happening? Rannoch House, 97, Cleveden Rd, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Maggie McLellan (0141 582 0060)
Organised by: Cleveden Community School
Email: mmclellan@cleveden-sec.glasgow.sch.uk
REF S145

Enhance Johnstone Railway Station
Where? Johnstone
When? 30 April 2009
What's it about? Some work has commenced, with clearance of overgrown areas and weeding. Some planting has been carried out already, but a £50 grant would allow volunteers to really beautify the once neglected flower beds and create a really good image of Johnstone town to travellers visiting or passing through this busy station. We have a Morrisons in Johnstone and would certainly publicise their help if this grant is allocated.
Where's it happening? Johnstone Railway Station, High Street, Johnstone
What to wear/bring: we have volunteers tools and equipment
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, adult volunteers follow strict rail safety rules, adult volunteers follow strict rail safety rules
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Secretary of J.C.C. (01505 345067)
Organised by: Johnstone Community Council
Email: secretaryjcc@ntlworld.com
REF S66

Busy Bee's Herby Garden
Where? Kilmarnock
When? 5 June 2009
What's it about? Maintain and add to herbery and insect attractant garden. Put up bird table and add more herbs and flowers for colour.
Where's it happening? 11 Hill Street, Kilmarnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Lunch, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Eileen McCluskey (01563 523362)
Organised by: Hillhouse Care
REF S26

Bird Boxes
Where? Kilmarnock
When? Friday 19th June 2009
What's it about? We will be building bird boxes for pupils to enjoy in the eco-garden.
Where's it happening? Sutherland Drive, , Kilmarnock
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Angela Harkin (01563 533221)
Organised by: James Hamilton Academy
REF S130

R.O.M.P.S Rubbish Round-Up
Where? Lanark
When? 24 June 2009
What's it about? Teams of children and supervising adults will clear the litter that has gathered in areas adjacent to community ground and especially near periphery fences which are adjacent to our sensory beds and garden area.
Where's it happening? Smyllum Rd, Lanark
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, only selected pupils of Robert Owen, only selected pupils of Robert Owen
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert Owen Memorial Primary (01555 662486)
Organised by: Robert Owen Memorial Primary
REF S163

Young Ness
Where? Lanarkshire
When? 14th May 2009
What's it about? The S3 Boys group have opted to take part in the ongoing work to develop Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park near Wishaw, Lanarkshire. They will be working with Rangers and adult volunteers on a range of initiatives which will enhance the bio-diversity and accessibility of the Park to the local community and beyond. An initial meeting with the boys and the Rangers week ending 1st May provided an opportunity for a guided walk aroun the Park and insight into the work to be done. The boys will be clearing pathways and planting new shrubs trees and wild flowers to attract a variety of insect and butterflies. They will be involved in pond construction and marsh ground creation which it is hoped will increase the frog population. Already in existence is a large pond area currently home to nesting swans and ducks and the boys will be helping to build new public access and viewing areas along with any litter or debris clearing. In a small part of the Park work will begin shortly on building an "earthship" similar to the one based at Kinghorn in Fife. The boys will have some input into this project but it was made clear at the meeting with the Rangers the focus will be primarily on the Park itself and improvement areas for public access and attraction of insect and wildlife in a sustainable way. The work will include most aspects of the box headings below and there is also the opportunity to build nesting boxes within school which will contribute towards their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award skill section. We are using the DoE Award to accredit the learning the boys are undertaking and their work at Greenhead Moss will enable them to complete their Service Section
Where's it happening? Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park, Wishaw, Lanarkshire
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Gordon Swinton (01698 384307)
Organised by: Coltness High School S3 Boys Group
Email: gswinton@coltnesshigh.n-lanark.sch.uk
REF S125

Tub Pretty
Where? Leadhills
When? 29 May 2009
What's it about? A second stage to involving all our pre-school children in planting out pretty flowers in our tubs outside the village hall, which we use every week. We would also like to encourage the children to spot other areas in the village that need a helping hand to look pretty and let them make them Tub Pretty.
Where's it happening? Leadhills Village Hall, Leadhills
What to wear/bring: Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult, pre-school children only accompanied by an adult, pre-school children only accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: Amanda Davis (01659 74613)
Organised by: Leadhills Parent & Pre-school Group
REF S120

Tub Pretty Two
Where? Leadhills
When? 22 June 2009
What's it about? After a great first Tub Pretty the children identified other areas of our village which needed to be made Tub Pretty. We would like to work with our local primary school and make their tubs Tub Pretty. We feel it is a great way to link out pre-school children with those they will go to school with. It is also to encourage the higher age to care and look after their village and local school. Through the summer break the older kids will link in with the pre-school group and continue to look after what is planted. Again we plan to plant vegetables and plants so their can taste what they grow on return to school and enjoy the flowers through their holiday. Teachers and parents will all join in to help the children thrive.
Where's it happening? Leadhills Village Primary School, Leadhills
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, playgroup and school children only, playgroup and school children only
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: amanda davis (0165974613)
Organised by: Leadhills Parent & Pre-school Group
REF S193

Bin & Gone
Where? Linwood, Paisley
When? 7th June 2009
What's it about? This project is aimed at encouraging the community to take an active interest in their enviroment by organising litter picks in green spaces. This project being the riverside walk, will help raise awareness of the effect of litter dropping, how much there is, and how often it's happening. We ask volunteers to assist with the litter pick while having fun and learnig about the enviroment. Especially aimed at younger volunteers.
Where's it happening? 78 Russell Place, , Linwood, Paisley
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided: Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Lesley Compston (0777 551 5182)
Organised by: Linwood Active/Louise Donachie
REF S71

Beach Clean & Shorefront Flowerbed Weeding
Where? Minard
When? Saturday 20th June 2009
What's it about? The volunteers will clean our loch shore of rubbish. They will then weed and replace plants, if required, in the flowerbeds in the shore car park. Bushes will be trimmed and the grass cut. The volunteers will be provided with bin bags and gloves. For weeding and clearing, the volunteers will bring their own tools.
Where's it happening? The Shore Car Park, Minard
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: David Fife Jackson (01546 886300)
Organised by: Minard Community Trust
Email: minardcommunitytrust@yahoo.co.uk
REF S137

Paradise Revisited
Where? Motherwell
When? 18 June 2009
What's it about? The area around the building is an eyesore caused by litter louts and flytippers. The volunteers will clear the area and also try to restore our small flower bed which has nearly disappeared amongst the weeds.
Where's it happening? Springboard Scotland Trust, 12- 14 Draffen Street, Motherwell
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets
How many NEW volunteers required? 8
Press/Volunteer Contact: Liz Bryans (10698 258157)
Organised by: Springboard Scotland
Email: lbryans@springboardscotland.org
REF S159

Country Clean-Up
Where? Newton Mearns, Glasgow
When? Monday 1st June 2009
What's it about? The Eco Committee are going to put leaflets around the area to say we're offereing to do a clean up around gardens and pathways etc to remove any litter. There is also an area around the school grounds which we'd like to clear.
Where's it happening? Mearns Primary School, Hunter Drive, Newton Mearns, Glasgow
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Partial
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? 10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Jo Mcgregor (0141 570 7220)
Organised by: Mearns Primary
Email: rawleyk@mearns.e-renfrew.sch
REF S74

Golf Course Improval Project
Where? North Lanarkshire ML5 4QH
When? 25 June 2009
What's it about? As we are the only school in Scotland with a golf course - we would like to use this funding to enhance the large grass area by creating natural habitats throughout the course to attract local wildlife. The volunteers will be the school ECO team; the Parent Council and parents of children in the school.
Where's it happening? Sikeside Street, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire ML5 4QH
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Tools and Materials, Protective Clothing
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions? No pets, Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 0
Press/Volunteer Contact: St Stephens Primary School (01236 428080)
Organised by: Parent Council - St Stephens Primary School
REF S222

Flowering Friends
Where? Paisley
When? 24 April 2009
What's it about? The project involves volunteers, staff, parents, Grandparents visiting the local garden centre to purchase flowers, trees and shrubs for the nursery garden. A day will then be organised for all volunteers and children to plant these in the nursey garden.
Where's it happening? 159 George Street, , Paisley
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No pets, No under 16s
How many NEW volunteers required? 5/10
Press/Volunteer Contact: Pauline Irvine (0141 889 3708)
Organised by: Hugh Smiley Nursery
REF S21

Butterfly and ladybird boxes
Where? Port Glasgow
When? 20 April 2009
What's it about? The childern planted a wildlife garden last year and would like to put butterfly and ladybird boxes in the area. This would attract more insects into the garden area.
Where's it happening? Hamilton Bardrainney Church, Bardrainney Avenue, Port Glasgow
What to wear/bring: n/a
What will be provided: All provided
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? School volunteers Scholl, School volunteers Scholl
How many NEW volunteers required? yes
Press/Volunteer Contact: Elizabeth Mc Donald (079320594522)
Organised by: Hammys Out of School Care
Email: lizmcdonald54@hotmail.com
REF S1

Wee Green Fingers
Where? Renton
When? 8 June 2009
What's it about? The children, staff and parents will be involved in creating a herb garden and a sensory garden. Some will be involved in clearing two areas which were once flower beds but are badly over grown.
Where's it happening? St Martin's Primary School, Place of Bonhill, Renton
What to wear/bring:
What will be provided:
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required?
Press/Volunteer Contact: Helena Balmer (01389 711327)
Organised by: Vale of Leven Early Education and Childcare Centre
REF S119

Drop a seed
Where? South Lanarkshire
When? 15 May 2009
What's it about? Introducing the young to planting. Parents will help there children plant their first seed and watch it grow from week to week. The pre-school children will learn how to plant a seed, water, take ownership and discuss what is happening from week to week. We will include flowers and vegtables so alot can be learnt and with the hope of tasting by the end.
Where's it happening? Poly Tunnel - Playing Field, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Protective Clothing
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? pre-school children only - accompanied by an adult, pre-school children only - accompanied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? no
Press/Volunteer Contact: amanda davis (0165974613)
Organised by: Leadhills Parent & Pre-school Group
REF S107

'Bonnie Lesley' Memorial Garden
Where? Stevenston
When? Friday 1st May 2009 - Monday 1st June 2009
What's it about? We will be designing a small garden, digging and planting bulbs for the spring and summer and then painting a summer seat at the garden for the publics use.
Where's it happening? Historical Garden, Glencairn Street, Stevenston
What to wear/bring: Refreshments, Sturdy Footwear, Packed Lunch
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Training, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? 5
Press/Volunteer Contact: Robert Mcguire (01294 469 959)
Organised by: The International Historical, Cultural & Geographical Agency
REF S91

Strathblane Village Clean Up
Where? Strathblane
When? 11 May 2009
What's it about? Our volunteers will be picking up litter/rubbish (not glass or dangerous waste) from specified area in village. This will be done on various nights during the week with various sections covering various areas, ensuring most if not all village and surrounding area is clear of litter.
Where's it happening? Strathblane Village and surrounding area, Strathblane
What to wear/bring: Sturdy Footwear, Waterproofs if raining
What will be provided: Health & Safety, Refreshments, Tools & Materials
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? Children under 16 must be accomapnied by an adult
How many NEW volunteers required? NO
Press/Volunteer Contact: avril.sandihogs@btinternet.com (01360 771082)
Organised by: 36th Forth Valley Scout Group
Email: avril.sandihogs@btinternet.com
REF S109