Black Moss Volunteer Session
Join the West Lothian Ranger Service and Friends of Black Moss group for some conservation tasks and tidy up the park.
Date and time
Location
Black Moss Nature Park
South Street Armadale EH48 3JU United KingdomAbout this event
- 2 hours
As we move into autumn and the day's begin to feel cooler, our attention will turn to the pond at Black Moss. Amphibian breeding season is over and invertabrates will be becoming less active, and this window of time allows us to safely manage much of the vegetation that grows around and in the pond before many of these plants grow too tall and thick. There will be opportunities for those that are brave enough, to don some waders and get into to the water to remove reeds, as well as any litter that has found its way into the pond.
All tools and a full tool safety talk will be provided by the Ranger. If you have some, please bring along a pair of gloves with you, and wear appopriate clothing for the weather. This would also be a good time to break out the wellies! Please bring along any snacks and drinks you require. No prior experience is necessary to take part in the sessions, new volunteers are always welcome!
The session will run for two hours starting at 10am, and the meeting point will be the Armadale Bowling Club car park just off of South St. The nearest public toilets are located on North Street, Armadale, EH48 3QB (approximately 500m). We hope to see you at Black Moss!
Frequently asked questions
The session will last for 2 hours, including introductions, tool & safety talks. You don't have to stay for the full session and can take breaks when required.
Yes, parking is available at Armadale Bowling Club just off of South St, EH48 3JU.
No, you don't need to have any experience to be able to volunteer with the Ranger Service. We will provide the tools and give safety talks so that everyone knows how to correctly and safely use tools and carry out the tasks.
Yes, children and families are welcome at the sessions, but under 16's must be accompanied and supervised by their adult.
Please bring gloves if you have them and wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing (we never know quite what we'll get in Scotland!) Please also bring any water and snacks that you might require. Tools will be provided.
Please contact rangerservice@westlothian.gov.uk if you need any more information about the session.