Polkemmet Country Park Volunteer Session

Polkemmet Country Park Volunteer Session

Join the West Lothian Ranger Service and the Friends of Polkemmet group for a practical outdoor volunteering session in the Park!

By West Lothian Council Ranger Service

Date and time

Location

Polkemmet Country Park

Polkemmet Country Park Whitburn EH47 0AD United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

This is our final volunteering session at Polkemmet Country Park for 2025! Most of the leaves are off of the trees and many plants are beginning a period of dormancy until Spring next year. Now is the time for a Winter clean up, sweeping and raking leaves off of the boardwalks and bridges, cutting back any overhanging tree limbs from paths to help stop rainwater pooling, as well as a general litter pick throughout the park.

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. Good sturdy footwear is also advised. 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, and the meeting place is outside the Ranger Office in Polkemmet Country Park (unless otherwise specified), which is located next to the archway at the Visitor Centre.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the session last for?

The session will last for two hours, running from 10am -12pm.

Where do I meet the group?

The meeting point for the session is outside of the Ranger Office at 10am unless specified elsewhere.

Is there parking available?

Yes, parking is available nearby the Ranger Office in the Train Car Park, and also in South Car Park which is a roughly 5 minute walk from the Ranger Office.

Do I need experience to volunteer?

No, you don't need to have any experience to be able to volunteer. Tool talks and introductions will be provided.

What should I bring?

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.

Where are the nearest toilets?

The nearest toilets will be located near the Visitor Centre.

I have another question about the session, how can I contact you?

You can contact us at rangerservice@westlothian.gov.uk

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Nov 30 · 10:00 AM GMT