Coming soon in September Walking with Strength and Balance Gentle Walking Group with Strength and Balance Movements Suitable for those with long term health conditions, older adults or anybody wanting gentle exercise in a friendly environment. 30-40 mins of gentle activity with rest in a beautiful canalside space followed by […]
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Writings, comments and photos from the Canalside Inspiration Walks and Inspiration Cruise in 2026 Words for walking: saunter, stroll, wander, dash, stride, trot, pace, soujourn, trundling, spomp, pilgrimage, hike The Wooden gate Wooden gate on the opposite side of canal A secret garden? Pink foxgloves peeping over the top Beckoning […]
You are invited to join us for some gentle summer wildlife walks with various themes Wednesday 22nd July 11 am Bumblebees, meet at Fountainbridge Green Wednesday 29th July 7pm Swifts, meet at Fountainbridge Green Wednesday 5th August 11am Butterflies, meet at Polwarth Church Garden Each walk has a theme and […]
Our next Greenspace group event takes place on Sunday 31st May, 11am–1pm. Meet at Gorgie Farm for a tour and learn from their established garden, then bring cuttings and plants to Garden@the Snake to plant there. where? start at 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH11 2LA finish at https://maps.app.goo.gl/g8bT6yWsEmZPXy8z8 (get in […]
Join us on 6th May for a city-wide Edinburgh Buggy Walk, bringing together groups from across the city to mark World Maternal Mental Health Day, in partnership with Kin Collective and Edinburgh Birth and Baby. We’ll then continue with a six-week block of walks, taking place every Wednesday at 1:30pm, starting 20th May through to 24th […]
Thursday 14th May 1pm -5pm Lochrin Belle, Waterwitch, Panacea and All Aboard You are welcome to step onboard and meet our crews and discover more about the volunteering opportunities available. There will be free tea and coffee
Sunday 3rd May 2026 11am – 1pm Climate Resilience and Companion Planting talk Sowing three sisters seeds where. https://maps.app.goo.gl/g8bT6yWsEmZPXy8z8 (get in touch if you need directions) All equipment provided, bring gloves/ hand tools if you have them. Under 16s accompanied by an adult Dress for our weather Free of charge, donations […]
Wednesday 27th May 2026 10am Get your legs and your creativity moving on a morning walk with local resident and writer Sandy Bennett-Haber. Sandy will lead the group through site specific writing prompts aimed to get your creativity flowing while we explore the local area. No previous writing experience necessary. […]
Sunday 12th April 11-1pm Guest Speakers and Seasonal Activities seed sowing! Bring an egg carton and take it home full of compost and seeds to germinate on your windowsill! We’ll then plant these out again in a month’s time 🥰🥳 The gardening year starts here folks! 🌱✨️❤️ where. https://maps.app.goo.gl/g8bT6yWsEmZPXy8z8 (get […]
Saturday 28th March 10-1pm Harrison Park East Spring awakenings 10am-12pm drop in anytime to support the grove in the park community garden * weed the planters * Sow spring seeds * Repair raised beds * Enjoy the spring flowers All ages welcome and all tools provided Tuning into Spring awakening […]