Clifton Bain on Ancient Pinewoods of Scotland
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 16 June 2013
A journey to the pinewoods offers a natural spectacle alongside a rich cultural heritage with visible traces of the people who have lived and worked there over the centuries. This talk will provide a vivid and striking introduction to the ancient pinewood sites and will explain how their fate has turned from near extinction to a conservation success story.
Woodlanders Walk with Ian Edwards
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 16 June 2013
From architecture to art, baskets to bread, and chairs to chewing gum, each native tree has its purpose. Ian Edwards will demonstrate some of the useful things he discovered from the New Woodlanders in a guided walk in the Botanic Garden.
Talking Trees Storytelling
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 16 June 2013
Come and join us to hear about Tales from the Forest!
Discovering a River with Jamie Whittle
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 16 June 2013
Jamie Whittle will explore the process behind his book ‘White River: A Journey up and down the River Findhorn’ of journeying its length on foot and by canoe, and then recording his discoveries in writing. Focussing mainly on the River Findhorn, Jamie will look at place-based writing as a way to experience the natural world of Scotland.
Fi Martynoga on Scotland's Wild Harvests
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 16 June 2013
Are you a forager? If you dream of being more connected to the landscape and all the bounty it can provide, Fi Martynoga will inspire you to get started or to discover new species. She will demonstrate with a selection of seasonal plants.
Visit the Edible Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 17 June 2013
Our volunteers and community gardener will be working in the demonstration garden in the afternoon. Drop by to observe the team at work and get advice about growing your own edible garden. Perfect for beginners.
Edible Edinburgh, Breakfast at the Botanics
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 19 June 2013
The Edible Gardening Project invite you to an early morning breakfast of free and local foods, gardening and foraging experts will show you how to safely gather and grow food in the city, with a focus on organic and sustainable growing techniques from permaculture to living walls. Enter via the North Gate.
BioBlitz: Midsummer Eve
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 21 June 2013
Join the challenge to record as much wildlife as possible over a 24 hour period in the Garden. Meet the sparrowhawks, join a badger watch, do some moth trapping, survey bats and find out what small mammals occupy urban gardens.
Wonderful Wildflowers
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 22 June 2013
Join Phil Lusby for an illustrated guide to native wildflowers. The day includes a hands-on workshop to teach you some basic skills, plus a field trip for a chance to put them into practice.
BioBlitz
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 22 June 2013
Join the challenge to record as much wildlife as possible over a 24 hour period in the Garden. A packed programme of free activities including walks, talks, canopy survey and pond dipping.