Wild Campus: events, training and volunteering

There are plenty of opportunities to take part in nature positive activities across our wild campus. Find out more and get involved.

A student athlete plants a sapling at Peffermill Playing Fields, helped by other students

Be part of our Wild Campus vision by volunteering to monitor wildlife and natural habitats across our University sites. Volunteering activities and training dates can be found on this page, which will be regularly updated.

Here’s why you should take part:

  • Make a difference: Help bring nature back to our campus and create a better environment for everyone.
  • Boost your wellbeing: Spending time in nature is great for your mental and physical health.
  • Learn new skills: Gain hands-on experience and valuable knowledge.
  • Connect with others: Meet fellow students and staff who share your passion for nature.
  • Enhance your CV: These activities can support your professional development and demonstrate your commitment to support nature and biodiversity.

Join us and make a positive impact on our extraordinary campus!

The Big Dig is back! Join the Active Lives team at Easter Bush campus to plant native tree species, creating habitats for wildlife and boosting mental and physical wellbeing.

  • Dates: Tuesday 25 March, Thursday 27 March 2025  
  • Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm 
  • Meeting point: Outside Charnock Bradley Building
  • Clothing: Suitable for outdoor activities, waterproof coat and sensible walking shoes or old trainers.
  • If you can’t attend the start time, please make your way to the Larif Building where you can join us when it suits you. 
  • All equipment is provided i.e., gloves, spades etc, you do not need to bring anything. 


The National Hedghog Monitoring Programme (NHMP) will produce robust hedgehog population estimates across the UK. This will enable researchers to assess regional habitat differences and detect changes in hedgehog numbers over time. Staff and students at the University of Edinburgh helped to deploy a network of cameras at Easter Bush to capture hedgehog and other wildlife activity.

Now we need your help to classify all the images! Help to classify wildlife from Easter Bush by creating an account on Mammal Web. You'll then be able to select the NHMP project, and choose "NHMP - Edinburgh 1".

You'll then be able to review photos from the camera traps and identify the wildlife in the images.


two women attach a camera trap to a tree in a field

Accessibility Information for outdoor events and activities

  • The level of activity will vary depending on the nature of the task, but can be moderate or strenuous.
  • Reasonable fitness is required as there might be tool use, manual handling and walking through forest and off paths.
  • Availability and location of toilet facilities will vary depending on the activity.
  • Please get in touch with the the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability if you have any questions about accessibility requirements for a particular activity.

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