We’ve a great programme of Volunteering Activities coming up this Autumn to help protect the woods from damage from squirrels, deer and rabbits and to continue to clear invasive rhododendrons. 

Join Project Manager, Nev Kilkenny, for a rewarding day in the woods – no experience is necessary and all events are suitable for all ages and abilities. 

Join our Autumn Volunteer Days:

• Saturday 9th October, 9am – 1pm
  • Wood fuel and Rhododendron clearance

• Sunday 31st October, 10am – 4pm
  • Rhododendron clearance with the Lothian Conservation Volunteers

• Saturday 13th November, 9am – 4pm
  • Wood fuel and Rhododendron clearance

• Sunday 21st November, 10am – 4pm
  • Rhododendron clearance with the Lothian Conservation Volunteers 

• Saturday 4th December, 10am – 4pm
  • Rhododendron clearance with the Lothian Conservation Volunteers 

This is a great way to meet others in the community and learn new skills, whilst enjoying time in our beautiful woods.

If you’d like to get involved, please get in touch at gifford.woodseh41@gmail.com so we can send you more information. We hope to see you soon!