Throughout the year there will be opportunities to volunteer at the University's Forest and Peatland sites. Local residents, community groups, students and staff are welcome. Opportunities can be found on this page, which will be regularly updated. Over spring and summer we have some great volunteering opportunities. Full details and online booking for each activity will be available 4-6 weeks before the event. An email will go out via the mailing list when online booking is open. You can sign up to the mailing list below to be kept updated. Meadow creation at Rullion Green Wood - Saturday 25 April 2026 Join our Community Ranger to create a wildflower meadow in the community activity area at Rullion Green Wood. We will be preparing the ground by removing the top layer of vegetation, raking the soil and then sowing a mixture of native wildflower seeds. The task will involve tool use, manual handling and a short walk from Flotterstone. Volunteers need to be able to make their own way to Flotterstone car park. Flotterstone car park is accessible by bus, has public toilets and parking (charges apply). If you would like to come along, please read the information below and make sure you register using the form below. Please note that this volunteer day is now fully booked. If you sign up you will be added to the waiting list. Priority will be given to local community members in the first instance for any spaces that become available.Important Info Volunteer day will run from 10:15am-1.:15pmYou don’t need any specific skills or previous experience and we will provide the tools and equipment.You must be 16 years old or over to volunteer. Those under 16 years old, must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult. This activity is recommended for age 10 and above.Volunteers should bring drinking water and any snacks you might want.You should wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, have sturdy footwear and bring waterproof clothing in case of rain. Places are limited and spaces must be booked in advance. If the event is over-subscribed we will operate a wait list.Volunteers are required to fill in a registration form to help us keep everyone safe. Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum of £35. The Community Ranger will be in touch with volunteers to confirm the details the week before the volunteer day. Please note that photography and/or videography may be taking place during volunteering activities. Please speak to the Community Ranger if you would not like to be in any photography or videography. Accessibility Information The activity level will be moderate / strenuous. Everyone can work on tasks that they are comfortable with, and we will have regular breaks.Reasonable fitness is required as there will be tool use and manual handling. We will be working in small groups and most people won't know each other. Meeting place is Flotterstone car park, EH26 0PP. Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8pfRuGVTEEKZUoGp8Public toilets and parking is available at Flotterstone, please note parking charges apply.Flotterstone car park can be reached by public transport, bus number 101. Timetable available on Houstsons website: Timetables - Houstons CoachesIf you are not able to submit the online registration form, an alternative format can be provided. Please contact the Community Ranger.Please get in touch with the Community Ranger (Community.Ranger@ed.ac.uk) if you have any questions or accessibility requirements. Sign up for meadow creation DrumbraeSaturday 30 May, Bird surveyFriday 12 June - Saturday 13 June, Tree maintenanceThursday 18 June - Saturday 20 June, Archaeology dig at Logie HomesteadSaturday 27 June, Meadow survey at SheriffmuirThursday 16 July - Saturday 18 July, Path maintenance on Dumyat core path Mailing list sign up You can see photos of our past volunteer events in the Volunteering section of our Story Maps.Drumbrae StoryMapRullion Green StoryMapYou can also find out more information in our Forest and Peatland news page.Forest and Peatland newsFor more information about volunteering with the Forest and Peatland programme take a look at our Volunteer Handbook below. If you have any questions about volunteering please email Community.Ranger@ed.ac.uk Volunteering on Dumyat Hill 2024 Volunteer Handbook This article was published on 2024-10-01
