Conservation Volunteers - Beecraigs Country Park

Conservation Volunteers - Beecraigs Country Park

Conservation Volunteers with West Lothian Ranger Service. Join the Rangers for conservation tasks throughout the county.

By West Lothian Council Ranger Service

Date and time

Thursday, September 25 · 10:30am - 12:30pm GMT+1

Location

Balvormie Car Park

Beecraigs Country Park Linlithgow EH49 6PL United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Join West Lothian Rangers and the Conservation Volunteers group to carry out some practical tasks in our greenspaces throughout the county.

For this session we will be based in Beecraigs Country Park. Our task is to improve the paths that make up the Purple Route in the southern section of the Country Park. The majority of the Purple Route is actually unsurfaced, and gives users a different experience from the surfaced tracks and forest roads in other parts of the Park. We will be scraping back mud to improve the draininage, and cut back encroaching and overhanging vegetation to open up the canopy.

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. This would be a time to break out the wellies! 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 starting at 10:30am, and the meeting place is Balvormie Car Park in Beecraigs Country Park. We hope to see you there!

Frequently asked questions

How long will the session last for?

The session will last for two hours, running from 10:30am -12:30pm.

Where do I meet the group?

The meeting point is at Balvormie car park.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is parking available at Balvormie Car Park.

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 are located at Balvormie play area in Beecraigs Country Park.

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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