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Nature friendly choices in our gardens & greenspaces could make Craigshill a safe place for Nature

Making space for Nature in our community

We all appreciate green spaces more since Lockdown, but can we make more Nature friendly choices in our gardens and shared spaces? Could Craigshill be a “habitat network” or a “green corridor”? Can we make our community a safer place for Nature? We can all make a difference for wildlife, with the choices we make, and the seeds that we plant.

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The spring Big River Watch will be this weekend, from 3rd to 6th May 2024. It's a citizen science activity that helps build a picture of river health across the UK and Ireland. Will you join us by taking 15 minutes to give a snapshot of the River Almond? It's easy to take part: Step 1: Download the app…... Join the City Nature Challenge 2024: Greater Edinburgh project this weekend As more of us live in cities, it is important that we understand how different species are adapting to the habitats in them, to find ways to make homes for them and ensure their protection. You don’t need any previous experience of nature recording – all you need is your phone with the iNaturalist app on it.... East Woods, Craigshill. April 2024 What a gorgeous evening 🥰 So many lovely wildflowers are already out in the woods and grass of Almond Park. I’m feeling very grateful right now ☺️ Willow tree catkins with a tree bumblebee feeding on the pollen (honest it's there look closely!) After a wet and windy start to April it was a wonder and a half that this months R&C happened in a window of dry weather! Setting off through the playing fields towards the woods, our eye was immediately drawn to a willow tree with catkins loaded with pollen.... I did the #bigplasticcount the other week and just submitted my data. I was a bit less mindful with my purchases that week (to illustrate just how much plastic packaging there is). All of my toiletries and cleaning products are plastic free so this is just food packaging. ALMOST NONE OF IT IS RECYCLED Suggestions on flowering plants to introduce in your garden (including native plants) and companion planting Bumblebee on sunflower Grey dagger moth caterpillar Small white butterfly caterpillars on brassica leaves Buff tailed bumblebee on hellebore Silver y moth on strawberry plant Red admiral butterfly on buddleia It's that time of the year, when we all start thinking about new plants to add to our gardens.... A gentle walk, led by @amyrankineforager. We’ll learn about wild plants, connect with nature, and share tea made with foraged ingredients! This is a free event but places are limited and booking via Eventbrite is required. See link in bio for details Found an amazing moss forest growing on this table in Livingston Village Park! I could have stared at it all day. So beautiful🥹