Habitat Creation - Bee Bank

An activity with Biodiversity Action Team

Activity date: Thursday 8th May 2025

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 13:30

Activity description

Join Us for a Conservation Day with TCV! Date: 30/04, 07/05, 08/05 Time: 10:00 - 13:30 Location: The Hermitage of Braid Are you passionate about nature and eager to make a difference in your community? Join The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) for an exciting day of hands-on conservation work! We're creating a Bee Bank, establishing butterfly habitats, and planting wildflowers to support local biodiversity. Why Bee Banks? Bee Banks are specially designed areas that provide nesting sites for solitary bees, which are crucial pollinators in our ecosystem. Unlike social bees, solitary bees do not live in hives but nest in the ground. By creating Bee Banks, we support these vital insects, ensuring they have safe places to reproduce and thrive. This helps maintain healthy pollinator populations, which are essential for the pollination of wildflowers and crops, contributing to biodiversity and food security. Make a Difference: Contribute to vital conservation efforts and support local wildlife. Learn New Skills: Gain practical experience in habitat creation and plant care. Meet Like-Minded People: Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts and make new friends. Enjoy the Outdoors: Spend a rewarding day in nature, improving your well-being. What to Expect: Bee Bank Creation: Help us build a safe haven for solitary bees, essential pollinators in our ecosystem. Butterfly Habitat: Assist in creating beautiful spaces for butterflies to thrive. Wildflower Planting: Get your hands dirty planting a variety of wildflowers to attract and support pollinators. 🌿🐝🦋 What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear Gardening gloves (if you have them) A packed lunch and water bottle Lots of enthusiasm! Contact Us: For more information and to register, please contact josef.williams@tcv.org.uk

Meeting place

Meeting at The Lodge Coffee Shop. Google: The Lodge Coffee House 69B Braid Road, Edinburgh EH10 6JF What 3 words: ///create.frozen.prices

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Activity location

Hermitage Of Braid, Hermitage House Hermitage of Braid 69 Braid Road, EH10 6JF

Site description

The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill lie within the Braid Hills between Morningside and Liberton. This 130 acres of mixed habitat is a haven for wildlife. It includes woodland, grassland, scrub, freshwater and marsh. br> br>The woodland is mainly broadleaved and includes elm, ash, sycamore, oak, birch, rowan, beech and horse chestnut. You may also find conifers such as larch, scots pine and western hemlock. br> br>The variety of species, age and size of trees provides habitats for a wide range of birds and animals e.g. woodmice, voles, shrews, rats, rabbits, foxes, and bats. Birds include green woodpecker, tawny owl, tits and finches plus warblers and the spotted flycatcher in summer.

Contact

Josef William Williams

Telephone: 07483050773
Email: josef.williams@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/scotland/

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Site Facilities

• Cafe
• Parking
• Picnic Area
• Toilets
• Nearest Toilets - Stables

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