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Get involved in local action
Whether you have an hour to spare, would like to join a local event or want to become a regular volunteer, we would love to hear from you.
You can get involved in community planting days, habitat restoration, wildflower projects, nature activities, practical conservation and local events across Midlothian. No specialist experience is needed. Bring your enthusiasm, suitable outdoor clothing and a willingness to help.
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Friendly ways to help outdoors
Join friendly conservation sessions, community planting days, habitat restoration projects and local events across Midlothian.
Monthly conservation volunteering at Three Hares Community Woodland
A practical way to support local habitats, learn with others and contribute at a pace that suits you.
Organic growing, composting and no-dig gardening at the Polton permaculture project
A practical way to support local habitats, learn with others and contribute at a pace that suits you.
Wildflower meadow care, seed saving and introducing yellow rattle
A practical way to support local habitats, learn with others and contribute at a pace that suits you.
Community scything demos, workshops and meadow management
A practical way to support local habitats, learn with others and contribute at a pace that suits you.
Event support, plant sales, walks, talks and community welcome
A practical way to support local habitats, learn with others and contribute at a pace that suits you.
Partners
Working Together
Midlothian Wildflowers works alongside charities, schools, community groups, local businesses and environmental organisations to create healthier habitats, stronger communities and more opportunities for people to connect with nature.
Three Hares Community Woodland
Community woodland conservation and volunteer activity.
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Visit websiteHelpful Herbs
Health through herbalism and plant remedies.
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Visit websiteFaldonside EcoForest School Partnership
Outdoor learning in the Scottish Borders.
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Visit websiteMidlothian Climate Action
Local climate action and community environmental work.
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Visit websiteMidlothian Council
Local authority support for community and greenspace work.
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Visit websitePauline & Colin Macpherson
Local land and community support for practical nature work.
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Website to followRosewell & District Community Council
Community council support for local place-based action.
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Local community partnership and shared support.
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People helping connections grow
Friendly points of contact for partnership conversations and the practical running of Midlothian Wildflowers.
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Julia Wildflowers
Partnerships Lead
Helping build relationships with local organisations, volunteers and community partners across Midlothian.
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Chloe Bruce
Treasurer
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Volunteering
Get involved in local action
Whether you have experience or are completely new to conservation, there are friendly ways to help, learn and meet people outdoors.
- Monthly conservation volunteering at Three Hares Community Woodland
- Organic growing, composting and no-dig gardening at the Polton permaculture project
- Wildflower meadow care, seed saving and introducing yellow rattle
- Community scything demos, workshops and meadow management
- Event support, plant sales, walks, talks and community welcome
Current activities
Learning, growing and caring together
From monthly conservation sessions to organic growing and community scything, there are practical ways to get involved throughout the year.
Monthly Conservation Volunteering at Three Hares Community Woodland
Join practical conservation volunteering on the last Sunday of the month. Sessions support woodland care, habitat creation and community connection at Three Hares Community Woodland.
- Last Sunday of the month
- Conservation and habitat creation
- Open volunteer sessions
MWF Grows
Midlothian Wildflowers supports local food sovereignty, horticulture, organic vegetable growing and permaculture through its project in Polton, Midlothian.
- Organic growing skills
- Hugelkultur and land management
- Composting and no-dig gardening
- Cover crops, cuttings and yearly plant sales
Community Scything with MWF
Trained in Austrian scything, the group offers small demos and beginner workshops for local organisations and community groups at suitable sites.
- Demo scything sessions and beginner workshops
- Bracken removal and meadow management
- Introducing yellow rattle and seed saving
- Orchard care and low-impact site management
Donations
Help small local projects grow
Donations help Midlothian Wildflowers support community meals, plant sales, workshops, learning opportunities and local environmental projects.
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