Botanics Gardening Workshop: Growing for Biodiversity
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Botanics Gardening Workshop: Growing for Biodiversity

By Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council

Understand how to grow and maintain gardens and greenspaces that support plants, wildlife, pollinators and soil health.

Date and time

Location

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

West Gate, John Hope Gateway, Arboretum Place Edinburgh EH3 5NY United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • Ages 16+
  • In person
  • Doors at 1:50 PM

About this event

Home & Lifestyle • Home & Garden

This is a gentle beginners' session in understanding the importance of biodiversity in our gardens.


1. Where & How to Begin: Biodiversity

Discover how to build plant-rich, balanced spaces that attract pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects while strengthening ecological diversity.


2. Maintaining Biodiversity in Winter

Explore strategies to protect soil, provide habitats, and sustain pollinators through the colder months, ensuring your garden thrives even in dormancy.


Language: English

Target: Open to anyone with experience of migration to Scotland


Remarks:

  • Light refreshments will be provided
  • Please wear weather appropriate clothing for the outdoor event
  • Please do let us know if you have any access requirements prior to the event
  • To help remove financial barriers to attending our event, a limited number of complimentary Lothian bus day tickets for use after the event are available upon request
  • We expect all participants to be friendly and kind, and to show respect for individual differences, including race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, age, nationality, and identity
  • Disclaimer: Personal data collected will be used for this event or contact purpose solely
  • For enquiries, please email our Community Link Officer at cadence@elrec.org.uk.
  • More info: https://linktr.ee/elrec_c3r

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Oct 4 · 2:00 PM GMT+1