Supporting Young Gardeners to Grow from Seed and Explore Rewilding
Newtongrange Community Garden supported children in learning to grow from seed and explore rewilding. With gloves, coveralls, mini tools, plants, and guides for identifying plants and animals, the young gardeners discovered the joys of nature. All P2s call it their secret garden and one child has even inspired their parents to join!
Pollinator Highway and Wildflower Meadow
Penicuik Guerrilla Gardeners & Penicuik Pétanque Club created a pollinator highway from the town centre to the pétanque piste. Joined by local pupils, they installed recycled and wooden planters filled with perennial plants and sowed a new wildflower meadow near the piste, which they have now adopted long-term.
Youth-led Climate Action Sessions
Young people from Seeds of Disruption and Growing Families’ Wild Kidzran four climate action sessions across Midlothian. They planted 100 trees with Friends of Roslin Moat, cleared 11 bags of litter near Newbattle High School, and planted edible native plants at Burghlee Woods. Four earned Forest and Outdoor Learning Awards and all 14 are inspired to keep making a difference!
Seasonal Community Events Engaging Kids and Their Families
Newtongrange Community Garden ran seasonal events over autumn and winter with fun activities that helped connect kids and their families with the seasons. These included an Apple Harvest Day, Pumpkin Party, and stargazing with WWF Winter Wander.
Raised Beds and Bulb Planting
Roslin Guerrilla Gardeners installed three raised beds filled with compost, bulbs, and small plants. They involved local schools for further planting, with around 40 pupils expected to take part in growing vegetables and creating a thriving community garden.
Extending Native Hedges on Local Reserve
Friends of Roslin Moat and volunteers planted around 500 native hedge saplings along the reserve’s boundary. Tree guards were used to protect the young plants from local roe deer. Across multiple sessions, adults and young people contributed, helping extend the hedge and strengthen the community’s connection to local nature.
Building a Thriving Community of Volunteers and Young People
Roslin Guerrilla Gardeners installed new signage across the village to make their green spaces more inviting. Volunteers and local children used tools to plant vegetables and strawberries, while a new picnic bench provides a meeting spot for the group and park visitors. Branded T-shirts help the team share their work and recruit new volunteers, inspiring the community to get involved.
Renewable Energy Exploration Kit for the Brownies
1st Rosewell Brownies bought a renewable energy demonstration kit. The kit allows members aged 5-14 to explore and learn about renewable energy sources like wind and solar in a fun, interactive way. The kit will continue to benefit current and future Brownies and other local children’s groups.
