Join us for our Big Blether
We’re thrilled to invite you to our Big Blether coming up in May. This will be a chance for members to come together, share ideas, and shape the future of the network. Mark your calendars for 1st of May 2025 and join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration!
Introducing our new thematic Circles
We’re excited to announce more details about our new Thematic Circles, our way for community groups and organisations in Midlothian to engage with areas of interest, learn from one another and work together to develop collaborative projects that take action on issues that matter most to you.
We’re looking for member input on our Hub Strategy for 25/26!
We have finished developing our new strategy for 25/26 and are looking for final input from members!
The strategy has been informed by what we have learned from members over the past year and their thoughts on how we should move forwards in the year ahead.
Connecting Midlothian’s Habitats: Our First Wildlife Corridors Gathering
This week, we held our first gathering focused on improving wildlife corridors in Midlothian! It was fantastic to bring together groups and individuals passionate about protecting and restoring biodiversity and discuss how we can better connect natural spaces, support existing biodiversity efforts, and create a network of thriving habitats across the region.
Job Opportunity: Outdoor Facilitator/Youth Worker with Midlothian Wildflowers (Deadline Extended 2 weeks!)
Midlothian Wildflowers is looking for 2 Sessional Freelance Outdoor Facilitators/Youth workers.
Food Over Food: Reflections on Our First Food Gathering
At the end of last year, we hosted our first Food Gathering—a warm and collaborative event focused on food growing shared over a festive Christmas meal provided by Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust.
Changing Weather: Climate Stories as Art exhibition
Last Saturday, we had the privilege of attending Dalkeith Arts’ Changing Weather: Climate Stories as Art exhibition. The exhibition brought local stories of climate change and weather shifts to life through incredible artistic interpretations by the very talented members of Dalkeith Arts.
Help Us Make MCAN Communications Even Better!
We’d love to hear what you think about how we’re communicating with you! Whether it’s our newsletter, social media or website, your feedback helps us get better at keeping you informed and inspired.
This is a super quick survey with just 9 questions, and it should only take 3-5 minutes to complete. Thanks for being part of the MCAN community—your input really makes a difference!
Creative Writing Competition
Calling all writers and poets across Midlothian! Join us for MCAN’s very first Creative Writing Competition!
We are looking for stories that explore you thoughts, feelings and experiences around the climate crisis. They can be based on your own lived experience of weather changes or other effects of climate change, or on your concerns and hopes for the future.
Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Action
As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at an incredible first year and reflect on how much the Hub has grown and accomplished. The Hub began the year with a clear mission: to create a thriving network of community groups and organisations collaborating to tackle the climate and nature crises in Midlothian. From outreach events and climate conversations, to coming together as network to build a shared vision, this year has been about laying strong foundations to achieve this vision.
