Category Archives: Wildlife

Thank Ewes

Well, thank hoggs to be more precise, but that’s less funny. We said goodbye to our young Hebridean sheep at the end of March. They have done an excellent job grazing down the grasslands over the autumn and winter, as … Continue reading

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Back to Bigger Groups

It was great to be able to get a bigger group of volunteers together on the nature reserve in September. The sun shone and we went fencing.

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Digging Aboat

Thanks to all who helped to put in the boat at Aberlady Primary School yesterday. The P2s, 3s and 4s are going to plant it up with fruit and vegetables. Can’t wait to see what they get! The boat is … Continue reading

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Path Resurfacing Today

Thanks to everyone who came a’ barrowin’ and a’ tamping along the path today. We were rewarded with great weather, a hunting peregrine and chocolate! Thanks to Abbie for these photos  

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First Buckthorning of the Season

Thanks to everyone who came a’ buckthorning at the beginning of October. Here are some of Abbie’s photos from the day.

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Photos from the last Reedmace Day

Here are Abbie’s photos from when we went out hunting reedmace in the mud.

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East Lothian Ranger Service now on Facebook

If you want to know more about your friendly Ranger Service and what’s going on in the East Lothian Countryside, check out our  Facebook page. You don’t need to sign up, just click on the link.

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A Great Big Massive Thank You!

Thanks again to everyone who helped out at the nature reserve this year. Your achievements were great and your company marvellous! Below is a link to a review of the year, highlighting all your work. Volunteer Round Up for 2012 … Continue reading

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Volunteer Thank You Event postponed till Sat 29th Sept

We have unfortunately had to cancel the Volunteer Thank You Event planned for Wednesday. However, it will now take place on Saturday 29th September. Please get the date in your diaries and more information will be sent out later.

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Volunteer Thank You Event – Wed 15th Aug

Our annual event to thank all volunteers that have helped the Council’s Countryside team will take place at John Muir Country Park, Dunbar on Wednesday 15th August. There will be volunteers from a variety of sites as well as Path … Continue reading

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