wildlife
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Secrets of Woodside
This is a free activity and there is no need to book. Discover where the mini beasts live in the Homes for Wildlife Garden at Woodside, with help from the RSPB Borders branch members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations to the RSPB welcome
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Bird Netting and Ringing with the RSPB
Ringing birds is an important part of the RSPB's research into the habits of birds. Here at Woodside we are lucky enough to have a variety of garden and woodland birds to net and ring, under the expert guidance of RSPB Field Office, Mike Fraser. Awonderful opportunity to see our birds close up and to…
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Build a Winter Home for Wildlife
Have fun making roosting pouches and insect homes for over-wintering wildlife using a variety of recycled materials, with help from the Border’s Group of the RSPB. Just turn up between the times above, but be prepared to wait if everyone arrives at once! Suitable for children The £2.50 is a donation to the RSPB
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Nest Box Building
Woodside Plant Centre JedburghCome and join local experts and build a nestbox to take home. Suitable for all ages. £5 per nest box. Younger visitors may enjoy making a fat ball £2.50 each.
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Tuesday 22nd May – Volunteer day in the Woodside Garden for Wildlife and Wellbeing
Woodside Plant Centre JedburghTuesday 22nd May - Volunteer day in the Woodside Garden for Wildlife and Wellbeing. 10am start - flexible finish time! Come along to an informal session in our newly re-launched charity garden, find out how you can help as a volunteer, and enjoy some light gardening work under the direction of our gardener Joanne. FREE.…
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Plant up the Bog Garden
Woodside Plant Centre JedburghSept 15th Plant up the Bog Garden in the Woodside Garden for Wildlife and Wellbeing (WGWW). Join Emma to learn a bit more about bog gardens and the plants suitable for them. 10am – 12.30pm. £5 per person for the WGWW – a registered Scottish charity. Booking helpful but not essential. Bring gloves, fork and…
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Plants that Speak, Souls that Sing
Oct 14th "Plants that Speak, Souls that Sing" talk and book signing in the WGWW with Fay Johnstone. FREE event. 11am start.
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Nest Box Building in the Woodside Garden for Wildlife and Wellbeing.
Join us for one of the 3 nest box building sessions at either 11am, 12pm and 1pm. Please book. £5 per nest box. Proceeds to our charity - the WGWW
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Bee-keeping Nature’s Way
Woodside Plant Centre JedburghAn introduction to top bar bee hives by enthusiast Clive Mycroft. No need to book, just turn up on the day, 2pm start. This is a free event with donations to WGWW welcome.
If you would like to hold an event at Woodside, or have suggestions for future events please let us know – we are always looking for new ideas.