Come and learn about the wonderful world of lichens from Becky Yahr - our local expert. They may be almost permanently overlooked, but these wee lifeforms will blow your minds and change how you think about nature!

We'll be getting an up close guided tour of the lichens living in the Botanic Gardens. Meeting at the East Gate (where the 8, 9 and 27 buses pass) we'll have a gentle wander around the gardens for an hour before an optional lunch stop for anyone who wants to bring a picnic.

North Edinburgh has some amazing wildlife and nature - high in the sky, out in the firth and all around us in our parks and gardens. We are keen to celebrate our local nature and the talent of our community with the first ever North Edinburgh Nature Photography Competition. Grab your phone or camera and join in! 

We'll be welcoming photos from anyone who lives, works, volunteers or has other commitments in North Edinburgh, with priority given to EH5 folk. We hope to hold an exhibition in the Autumn at Granton Parish Church to celebrate our local nature and talent. 

More details to come soon but in the meantime happy snapping!

Help our friends at Edinburgh Shoreline Project by filling in this short online survey about water quality in the Firth of Forth