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. Image Volunteering on Dumyat Hill 2024 Conservation volunteering at Drumbrae During June and July we ran a number of volunteer days working on the main Dumyat hill path. This popular path is enjoyed by over 50,000 of people each year, and was in need to some maintenance.Armed with our spades and mattocks, local residents, members of the public, and University staff and former students joined in.Over the four sessions, we rebuilt a collapsed section of a dry stone wall, cleared drainage ditches and culvert pipes, reinstated water bars, all in an effort to keep water off the path to prevent further erosion.We have made a great start, but there is still more to do and there will be more path maintenance days in the future. Keep an eye on this page to find current volunteering opportunities. Is a great opportunity to get involved, learn new skills, meet new people and help maintain the path for everyone to enjoy. This article was published on 2024-10-01
