ABOUT THE EVENT
The Climate Day is FREE to attend without a ticket; however, woodworking must be booked in advance.
Join us for a CLIMATE DAY - Saturday, 27th September 2025!
The majority of activities during the day will run from 11am to 3pm; however, the woodworking sessions begin/end outside these times:*Make Your Own Planter: 9.30am-12.30pm - make an outdoor planter for your vegetables or flowers. This 3-hour session is perfect for beginners. For ages 14 years +*Make Your Own Seed-saving Box: 1.30pm-3.30pm - make a seed-saving box with lid to store your flower or vegetable seeds in over winter. This 2-hour session is perfect for beginners; the wood will be pre-cut in advance due to time constraints. For ages 14 years +
Enjoy these classes at a discount—they're priced lower than our usual courses!ABOUT THE CLIMATE DAY:Come along to the Learning Centre for a day of activity:
- Woodworking with Graham - make a planter for outdoors, or a seed-saving box for future use! Both activities will be using reclaimed wood.
- Chat with Maddy about sustainable growing in the Highlands; she can also advise on how to make syrups, cordials, and fermented products!
- Send the wee ones over to paint some plant pots and make bug hotels with the LC staff.
- A buffet lunch will be available from 12.30pm.
*Some activities may be outdoors, please make sure you have/your child has suitable clothing for the weather.
ABOUT OUR TUTORS:
Graham Rennie is our Woodworking tutor. He has been with us for several years now, running one-off sessions and weekly ones! A very patient and knowledgeable teacher.
Maddy Norval is our new foraging and gardening tutor; she is so knowledgeable, and you could spend hours asking questions; however, we've only got her from 12noon until 3 pm, so make the most of it!
ABOUT THE FUNDER
This day is funded by the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub's Climate Festival 2025, running from the 13th September to 8th October. Could you use the opportunity of the festival to 'Think Local'? Consider what’s on your local high street or within a short distance from your office. Could you use some of these businesses for your business requirements? Better for the planet and the high street!
For any more information, please feel free to email: admin@lairglearningcentre.org.uk
