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Reviving the Wild Heart Planting at Talla
EVENT FULL Join Borders Forest Trust for a day of winter planting at the stunning Wild Heart site at Talla, near the source of the River Tweed. No previous experience is necessary and new volunteers are always welcome! Spaces are limited so book in quickly to secure your spot. To book a spot email: volunteer@bordersforesttrust.org. […]
Reviving the Wild Heart Planting at Talla
EVENT FULL Join Borders Forest Trust for a day of winter planting at the stunning Wild Heart site at Talla, near the source of the River Tweed. No previous experience is necessary and new volunteers are always welcome! Spaces are limited so book in quickly to secure your spot. To book a spot email: volunteer@bordersforesttrust.org. […]
Tourism Business Opportunities Workshop, Glentress
Would you like to attract more active visitors to your business? Do you have an idea for a new product, service or experience for walkers or cyclists? Join our tourism innovation workshop on Tuesday 5th November at Glentress to ensure you are ready for the upcoming River Tweed Trail launch. ** About the River Tweed Trail** […]
Excavations at Adie’s Brae (Second Week)
Join us for the first fieldwork opportunity of Uncovering the Tweed! AOC will lead a programme of excavation and survey at Adie’s Brae, a scooped settlement at Ericstane, near Moffat, in partnership with Borders Forest Trust on 2nd-6th and 9th-13th October. This is an opportunity to get hands-on experience and training from professional archaeologists in […]
Kingsway Rake and Plant
Join Buglife Conservation Officer, Kate O’Leary, to enhance the wildflower meadow at Kingsway, Peebles on Saturday 28th September from 10am – 3pm. This event will feature a full day of meadow enhancements including the raking off of meadow cuttings, planting of native wildflower plug plants and raking in of wildflower seed. Volunteers can also learn […]
Hedge Laying at Corehead
Join BFT staff to help lay the orchard hedge at Corehead, and learn an important and demanding rural skill from expert tutor Graeme Walker, professionally accredited by the National Hedge Laying Society. The day will run 10am – 3pm, and include a short introduction to hedge laying and tools, followed by preparing, pleaching, laying and […]