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 […]
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Wednesdays 1.30pm Block of 4 buggy walks in March March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Meet and finish at Fountainbridge library Tea/coffee/ juice, fruit/ muffins at end of walk Free of charge Any questions and notes of interest to fiona@fcct.scot or text or phone 07706580147 come for the whole block of 4 […]
Wildflower Action Day Saturday 28th Feb 2026 1pm -3pm Harrison Park West (dog free area) Come and sow wildflower seeds in the park Bring flower/herb seeds from home to sow or share Herbal tea tasting at herb bed, bring a cup Tend wildflower and herb beds, litter picking/ weeding/ sowing All […]
Harrison Park East Orchard Wassail Sunday 11th January 11am -1pm Join our Greenspace group to welcome in the New Year and celebrate the orchard with orchard care, shared songs, poems and stories, and some mulled apple juice – the ancient Old Twelvey Night custom of wassailing. The word “wassail” comes from […]
You are invited to join us on board the Lochrin Belle at Harrison Park West Pontoon to enjoy some festive nature crafting. Create small items to take home as gifts and natural tree decorations for decorating our tree together in Harrison Park West. Festive Nature Crafting and Tree Decorating Harrison […]
Three years, 150 walks, celebrated with staff from the Scottish Health Walk Network, our Volunteer walk leaders and dedicated walking group members. Over the past year we have walked to places like the Royal Ed Community Garden, the New Roseburn-Union Canal link path, the Cathedral Labyrinth, North Merchiston Cemetery, Dalry […]
Harrison Park West has many great trees, why not look up and discover some of them? We discussed many other questions about the trees at our Pumpkins in the Park stall on October 25th 2025. Here is our tree discovery quiz to try. Then below there are some answers and […]
COOL BREEZES A lovely sunny warm day followed by cool breezes. What’s not to love? Walking around Edinburgh with so much to observe and enjoy. © Elaine A Harris Dalry Colonies…a quiet oasis in the City… old stone built properties.. history in every stone…trees.. and trailing honeysuckle… surprise sunflowers […]
Harrison Park West Saturday 25th October 2025 12-3pm 12pm – 3pm drop in event (free/ donation) Decorating pumpkins with tape and acrylic brush markers. Nature connection activities and all-age park discovery activities with our Greenspace group. Nordic Walking taster sessions for adults at 12.30 and 1345 (more details here and […]
Nordic Walking Taster Saturday 25th October 2025 Harrison Park West 12.30 or 13.45 Step into something new! Recharge your body and mind with a free one-hour Nordic walking taster session for adults. Get expert instruction from British Nordic Walking instructor Emily Ronaldson. Poles provided. Improve posture, boost energy, and enjoy the rhythm of walking […]