Open Day & AGM
Join them for their Annual General Meeting!
🗓️ Sunday, March 9th
⏰ 1 - 4 PM
📍 Crannie Community Hub (9 Cranston Street)
Everyone's invited! Discover what EOTDT and the Crannie have been up to, and enjoy a delicious free lunch!
Edinburgh GreenTech Futures: GreenHack
Join CodeBase at their Greentech Hackathon, an event led in partnership with Edinburgh Greentech Futures. No hacking, tech or environmental experience is required, just a curiosity to learn and an interest in coming up with creative solutions to some of the most pressing environmental issues we are facing today.
This is a day of brainstorming and developing tech-based solutions (with no tech experience required), having fun and making connections!
They will provide a light lunch, and time for you to network and meet your fellow hackers.
Join them for a day of working together to create something that could make a difference.
For more info and to book your place, click here.
Facilitation Training
Facilitation skills are key to good organising, campaigning and movement building. Join Young Friends of the Earth Scotland to get skilled up to run great meetings and workshops!
This training is open to everyone aged 16-30, but they particularly welcome people who plan to attend their skillshare in April and would like to run a session there.
They will be exploring skills and tools that are useful for running both meetings and workshops. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those who want to improve the skills they already have.
In this training you will:
Gain facilitation skills for both meetings and workshops
Learn practical tools and methods for facilitation
Explore the basics of designing and running workshops
Think about facilitating for different learning styles
Begin to gain awareness of your own strengths in facilitation
Venue
They will be in the Library Room at the Quaker Meeting House.
The Quaker Meeting House can be accessed on foot from the top of Lawnmarket or from the George IV Bridge/Victoria Street. Buses 23 and 27 pass along George IV bridge. Many buses serve Princes St and North Bridge, both under 10 minutes walk away. See Lothian Buses website for times. The closest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley. From Waverley it is a 10-minute walk to the Meeting House.
Arrivals
Feel free to join them from 6.20pm as we will start at 6.30pm sharp.
Accessibility
The venue has full step free access with a ramp at the front door, a lift to all floors and accessible toilets. This workshop is interactive. The workshop will largely be seated but there will be some activities which involve moving around the room.
They welcome mask wearing and ask you not to attend if you have any symptoms of cough, cold or covid19.
Please let them know if you have any access needs and they will do their best to accommodate you. Travel reimbursements available for those who need them.
You can get in touch with them by emailing young@foe.scot
Young Friends of the Earth Scotland is a grassroots network of young people aged 16-30 from across Scotland, working collectively for social and environmental justice.
“Back of the Envelope” workshop
How are architects using rules-of-thumb, spreadsheets/software, and design guides to respond to the climate emergency?
An afternoon of brief presentations, tabletop discussions and a panel discussion for practicing and aspiring architects. The session will reflect on new “Back of the Envelope” practices and processes around data and design for the climate emergency and speculate on the near future of early-design-stage zero-carbon data practices.
Basic sewing : A Lifetime Skill
Remode Collective has designed this workshop to quickly walk you through the basics, build your confidence and get you started on the exciting journey of sewing and mending!
The small workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance. It is an easy to follow class with clear simple instructions.
Using a sewing box or sewing machine, easily creating new garments as well as mending or altering existing items is a sustainable and eco-friendly way of reducing garment waste and extending the life of our garments.
We will cover:
introduction to sewing with the sewing machine
looking at the different types of seams and finishing techniques
how to make basic alterations and the hem
introduction to mending: hand-sewing technics, dry felting, and many more.
If you have a special piece that you want to alter, redesign or repair, bring it with you and we will help you to achieve your goals. All equipment and some materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring along your own sewing machine if you wish.
Bike Station - Moving Sale
🚲SAVE THE DATE - MOVING SALE ALERT!
We're making moves—literally! As we prepare to move into our new space (more on that soon), we’re clearing out loads of cycling gear, including second-hand parts, clothing, accessories, and more! 🛠️👕
📅 15th of March
📍 The Bike Station, 250 Causewayside, Edinburgh
📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind the scenes looks!
Bargains, hidden gems, and maybe even that one part you've been hunting for—don’t miss out! First come, first served. See you there! 🔥
Earth’s Gift: Musaceae Family (ELREC/C3R)
We're excited to launch a series of free workshops for you to learn about nature, be inspired and share the different actions we can take to support biodiversity on Earth 🌳🌼
🌸Remembering Miseonnamu’s Story | 5 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
🌏Earth’s Gift: Musaceae Family | 19 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
🌿Finding features of myself in nature | 26 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
Language: English (Cantonese/mandarin Interpretation Available)
Venue: Botanic Cottage, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ)
Please register here (link in bio): https://forms.gle/A45bBhk9kibRf48q8
Climate Bites -March
Feeling hungry for climate action? And actual food?
Join us for a relaxed and informal Climate Bites networking lunch, a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow ECCAN members and anyone passionate about driving positive climate change in Edinburgh.
Whether you're already deeply involved in community climate projects or just curious to learn more, this is your chance to:
Enjoy a delicious, free lunch! (We'll have plenty of tasty options to keep you fueled.)
Meet and chat with like-minded individuals who are making a real difference.
Connect with leaders from Edinburgh's community climate action scene.
Learn about ECCAN and how you can get involved.
Share ideas, spark collaborations, and build a stronger network.
This is a perfect opportunity to find inspiration, share your own experiences, and expand your network in a friendly and supportive environment.
Who's invited?
Existing ECCAN members
Anyone interested in joining ECCAN and contributing to Edinburgh's climate action
Spaces are limited, so booking is essential!
Secure your spot now: click here
We look forward to seeing you there! Let's share some food and climate action ideas!
Fit to Grow: Fitness for Gardeners
Celebrate Spring Equinox by preparing for the growing season ahead – two hours to learn how to keep yourself in tip top condition, so you can spring into gardening with energy and fewer aches and pains.
Gardening is not only good for the environment, it also has numerous health benefits, both physical and mental. However, it can be hard work. There’s lots of bending, lifting and digging that can be tough on the body and on the joints. By focusing on your own fitness, you’ll be able to grow more - whether on the allotment or in your garden. By growing more of your own food, you can work to reduce waste, as well as your waistline at the same time… It's a win win situation.
Learn practical exercises that will help you be strong for outdoor tasks. Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen teaches gardeners’ specific strength and flexibility exercises to aid recovery and maximise time in the garden. In addition, we’ll look at the prevention of common injuries. She’s also qualified in horticulture, and there will be a Q & A session at the end where we can exchange growing and fitness tips whilst enjoying some healthy snacks.
We welcome gardeners of all ages and abilities, you definitely don’t need to be fit to do this workshop.
What’s included:
· Gardening for functional fitness.
· Specific gardening strength exercises for core, legs and balance.
· Mindfulness for gardening, remembering our connection to the earth and the importance of growing.
· How to improve grip strength.
· Learn stretches to recover from heavy digging and weeding, and to prevent injuries.
· ‘Gardeners back’ specific exercises.
· Ideas for healthy snack ideas on the plot and eating for energy.
· Live snack demonstration and healthy vegan nibbles for the group.
· Q & A at the end. Meet new friends and swap stories.
· All exercises emailed to you after the session.
A fun and interactive workshop suitable for all ages and abilities. Seniors especially welcome.
What to wear / bring:
- Wear warm layers of clothing – we’ll be outdoors for an hour continually, with some movement, but nothing high intensity.
- Shoes, preferably waterproof. Hiking boots or study shoes.
Basically, wear what you’d wear in the garden, no fancy lycra required.
Please contact Tracy if you have any questions about the workshop content.
If you have any questions about the venue, location or ticketing please contact Earth in Common directly.
This workshop is possible with support from ECCAN Greenlight Fund.
Edinburgh Remakery Session: Willow Lantern (Part 2)
A two-part series of workshops for LGBTQ+ people (16+) featuring an exciting range of guided crafts and activities led by Edinburgh Remakery.
Dates and times
Thursday, March 6th, 6 - 9pm
Thursday, March 20th, 6 - 9pm
Location
Edinburgh Remakery in Leith, 13A Newkirkgate Leith EH6 6AD
About this event
• Workshops last 3 hours
Join our friends at Edinburgh Remakery in Leith, for a series of in-person creative workshops inspiring new skills and the chance to make some exciting 'take-home' projects whilst building new social connections in a safer space.Kat from Edinburgh Remakery will guide these Willow Lanterns sessions. With support from LGBT Health staff and volunteers.
About the Willow Lantern sessions (part 1 and 2)
In this two-part workshop you’ll learn to make a beautiful lantern out of willow and how to decorate it, ready to take home with at the end. Together we will learn how to work with the willow to make some amazing shapes and will decorate them with various crafty techniques to make each of them completely unique! All materials, equipment, and tools will be provided, as well as all-important refreshments to keep those creative juices flowing. These workshops can get a little messy so appropriate clothing is highly recommended!
Full Series Programme:
Thurs 6th March, 6-9pm - Willow Lanterns (Part 1) with facilitator Kat
Thurs 20th March, 6-9pm - Willow Lanterns (Part 2) with facilitator Kat
Tickets are FREE, booking essential:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1230238288839?aff=oddtdtcreator
And there are more workshops to come…
Thurs 3rd April, 6-8.30pm - Paper Jewellery with facilitator Isabell (book separately)
Thurs 24th April, 6-8.30pm – Tote-bag Stamping with facilitator TBC (book separately)
Access
We will send more information about the venue and how to access the event after you register.
The venue and our event features:
♿️ Wheelchair accessible with ramp access to main space
🅿️ Accessible all-gender toilets
- Relaxed setting, take breaks when needed
If there is anything you need to talk to us in advance of the event, please
contact Jules:📧 email jules@lgbthealth.org.uk
📞 0131 564 3970
Green Futures Festival
Green Futures Festival, Saturday 22nd March
Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh
East Lothian Climate Hub are thrilled to announce their Green Futures Festival 2025!
This festival will be a space of connecting and learning skills, with themed zones from food, energy, biodiversity to circular economy. There will be spaces focussing on the political landscape and campaigns and collective wellbeing, as well as stalls on green businesses and youth engagement.
There will be a climate gathering to look at what work we can build together, as well as music and climate activities for kids throughout the day.
This festival looks to be a dynamic and energising day for people new to climate action and for people who have been involved for a long time.
If you have any ideas for the festival, including if you want to have a stall and or volunteer, please contact them: hello@eastlothianclimatehub.org
The event is free and you do not need to register. Please read more about the event here.
Community Litter Pick
It's Spring Clean Scotland this March and April, and groups all over Scotland are tackling litter.
Join in for a Community Litter Pick of Leith Links!
Let's keep our amazing greenspace clean, green and beautiful!
Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult
Please let them know you are taking part by filling in this Google form or emailing events@duncanplace.org
Learn to Grow in Your Community
Come along to a FREE one-day community-led workshop at Saughton
A community-led workshop for LGBTQ+ people (aged 16+) to come together to connect, learn skills and build confidence around learning to grow
Park and Gardens for LGBTQ+ people (aged 16+) living or travelling to Edinburgh, to come together to connect, learn skills and build confidence around learning to grow.
We will be looking at how to grow lots of things in small spaces, which simplifies what we want to eat and we can grow. Moving away from mass agriculture, the event aims to focus on small-scale community growing. The event is being planned in collaboration with members of local LGBTQ+ community group, Queer By Nature. The workshops will be delivered by two skilled facilitators, with a background in leading community growing spaces, who also encourage body connection and work to reduce climate anxiety.
We are thankful to ECCAN for their support in funding this event. With additional thanks to support from the The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (The Caley)
Workshop / activity titles and facilitators:
• Land Connection & Building Foundations for Sustainable Growing with Nuria Lopez (Gracemount Community Gardens)
• Nature Connection Walk with Nic Saunders (Queer By Nature)
• Learning to Grow: What, Where, How? With Sylva Atkins (Muirhouse Community Garden Project)
Additional event info:
• Bring your own lunch - some light snacks provided. Saughton
• Teas / Coffees provided
• Venue, workshop space and garden area is step-free and
wheelchair accessible
• All-gender toilets available for our event
Tickets are FREE, booking essential:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1115373244399?aff=oddtdtcreator
Bridgend's Spring Fair
Join Bridgend Farmhouse for their Spring Fair on Saturday 22nd March from 11-3pm.
You can expect a fun-filled day, with lots of cycling sessions and community-building and nature-based activities for the whole family.
To book an activity, visit Bridgend’s Eventbrite collection here, and for more information contact info@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk
Mapping Edinburgh -The Meaning Map Project
The Meaning Map Project is a new public art project which creatively maps memories, hopes, and concerns for Edinburgh in the context of the climate crisis.
They work collaboratively with Edinburgh's diverse communities to create participatory maps of Edinburgh, and the myriad of meaningful places and community assets in our city.
They are running a community-mapping session at the Southside Community Centre’s Open Day. Free and all welcome -they look forward to seeing you and creatively mapping together!
For more information, write to them.
Energy retrofit of traditional buildings in Edinburgh
Edinburgh World Heritage invite you to a free event focusing on the energy retrofit of traditional buildings.
This session will provide valuable insights into the methodologies and strategies for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions within traditional architectural structures. Mr. Yasser Battikha, Energy Retrofit Specialist, and Mr. Yann Grandgirard, Head of Climate Change at Edinburgh World Heritage, will present on various approaches, interventions, and practical considerations involved in undertaking energy retrofit projects. They will also offer a detailed case study of a comprehensive whole-house retrofit project conducted within a listed tenement on the Royal Mile.
The session will encompass information regarding Edinburgh World Heritage's Climate Emergency Grant programme, forthcoming initiatives, and a dedicated question-and-answer segment. The event will conclude with the provision of tea and coffee.
For more information and to book your place, click here.
Clean Heat 2025
Clean Heat is Scotland’s largest annual event dedicated to the delivery of clean, renewable heat to buildings in Scotland. Its purpose is to generate interest in the clean heat supply chain by showcasing the opportunities that exist within it.
They will be bringing together public, private, and third-sector organisations to share their knowledge and expertise.
The event will address the barriers to Scotland’s heat decarbonisation targets and look at how we can overcome them.
For more information and to book your free place, click here.
Spring Assembly - SAVE THE DATE
Please SAVE THE DATE for our next Assembly in the Spring. The event is Food themed and all the network is welcome. We will publish more information here in early February, including an Eventbrite sign up link.
Scotland Beyond Net Zero - Rural District Heating Symposium
Scotland Beyond Net Zero- Rural District Heating Symposiu
The Most BEAUTIFUL WORLD - that your Mind can change
Free drop-in activity for families with writer & artist
Joana Avi-Lorie
Create a picture of your beautiful Edinburgh and your community!
An invitation for parents and children to imagine, create, and think together of how to care for the places we live in and love
Visual Storytelling workshops for children
Join storyteller and researcher Joana Avi-Lorie in a series of free workshops for children. Your child will learn new illustration and story-making skills using a variety of techniques from an industry professional and have the opportunity to have their art exhibited. Plus, you will both have the chance to learn more about some of the science behind eco-anxiety!
These workshops are part of a study aiming to explore how fictional stories can affect the way children think and feel about climate change and its effects on human and animal lives.
Dates: April 11th - 16th
Locations & Times:
April 11th & 12th: Stockbridge Library, 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
April 13th - 16th: Lister Learning and Teaching Centre, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
For more information or to sign up, click here.
Activist Embroidery
Remode collective has created this workshop to showcase the power of Craftivism, which mixes activism and crafting. Using embroidery stitches to raise awareness of environmental, feminist, social or political issues through decorative textile techniques. This class will inspire thought-provoking artworks that merge slogans and compelling imagery into a textile patch.
This workshop will teach you the basic sewing skills needed to create an inspiring and empowering protest badge to decorate/mend/ personalise your clothing.
Use embroidery and textiles as a unique and personal voice inspired by a topic of your choice. The patch can engage with current social/ political issues whilst also adding decoration to your clothing. Why not add the patch to your clothes to cover holes, add strength to areas or add colour and pattern?
• Create a design with background and text.
• Learn how to make hand-stitched patches using repurposed materials.
• Learn basic decorative embroidery techniques.
• Prepare and apply Applique and Reverse applique techniques.
The smaller workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance.
This is a sociable event that will be held at Populus cafe on Leith Community Croft where refreshments can be bought (until 4pm) whilst you embroider!
Embracing Climate Action - Facilitation Training: Group Work & Dynamics
Master the Art of Facilitation and Deep Listening
Please sign up using this Eventbrite link
This training day is for those interested in facilitating group discussions, holding space for difficult emotions, and creating inclusive environments.
Why attend?
· Gain practical tools and techniques to engage effectively in climate action.
· Connect with like-minded individuals and build supportive relationships.
· Develop the skills to facilitate meaningful conversations and create positive change.
· Explore your own emotions and responses to the climate crisis.
Our experienced facilitators will guide you through a range of activities, including:
Creative exercises; Group discussions; Reflection practices & Practical skills training
Edinburgh Remakery Sessions: Willow Lanterns (Part 1)
A two-part series of workshops for LGBTQ+ people (16+) featuring an exciting range of guided crafts and activities led by Edinburgh Remakery.
Dates and times
Thursday, March 6th, 6 - 9pm
Thursday, March 20th, 6 - 9pm
Location
Edinburgh Remakery in Leith, 13A Newkirkgate Leith EH6 6AD
About this event
• Workshops last 3 hours
Join our friends at Edinburgh Remakery in Leith, for a series of in-person creative workshops inspiring new skills and the chance to make some exciting 'take-home' projects whilst building new social connections in a safer space.Kat from Edinburgh Remakery will guide these Willow Lanterns sessions. With support from LGBT Health staff and volunteers.
About the Willow Lantern sessions (part 1 and 2)
In this two-part workshop you’ll learn to make a beautiful lantern out of willow and how to decorate it, ready to take home with at the end. Together we will learn how to work with the willow to make some amazing shapes and will decorate them with various crafty techniques to make each of them completely unique! All materials, equipment, and tools will be provided, as well as all-important refreshments to keep those creative juices flowing. These workshops can get a little messy so appropriate clothing is highly recommended!
Full Series Programme:
Thurs 6th March, 6-9pm - Willow Lanterns (Part 1) with facilitator Kat
Thurs 20th March, 6-9pm - Willow Lanterns (Part 2) with facilitator Kat
Tickets are FREE, booking essential:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1230238288839?aff=oddtdtcreator
And there are more workshops to come…
Thurs 3rd April, 6-8.30pm - Paper Jewellery with facilitator Isabell (book separately)
Thurs 24th April, 6-8.30pm – Tote-bag Stamping with facilitator TBC (book separately)
Access
We will send more information about the venue and how to access the event after you register.
The venue and our event features:
♿️ Wheelchair accessible with ramp access to main space
🅿️ Accessible all-gender toilets
- Relaxed setting, take breaks when needed
If there is anything you need to talk to us in advance of the event, please
contact Jules:📧 email jules@lgbthealth.org.uk
📞 0131 564 3970
Remembering Miseonnamu’s Story (ELREC/C3R)
We're excited to launch a series of free workshops for you to learn about nature, be inspired and share the different actions we can take to support biodiversity on Earth 🌳🌼
🌸Remembering Miseonnamu’s Story | 5 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
🌏Earth’s Gift: Musaceae Family | 19 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
🌿Finding features of myself in nature | 26 March (Wed) 11:00-13:00
Venue: Botanic Cottage, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ)
Language: English (Cantonese/Mandarin interpretation available)
Please register here (link in bio): https://forms.gle/A45bBhk9kibRf48q8
Porty Energy's Travel Agents of Change Exhibition Opening
Drop by to see a new temporary outdoor exhibition celebrating flight free travel. You can pick up a Zine, enjoy a vegan pancake.
Exhibition Opening (and pancakes) Tickets, Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Community Woodworking Courses
Enquire by 25th of February
Free six-week courses:
During 2025/6 we are delivering a series of eight, six-week woodworking courses for residents living in Granton, Pilton & Muirhouse.
Sessions will include the opportunity to become familiar with and safely use a variety of woodworking tools, design and build your own scaffold plank furniture for your home, such as a shoe rack, bookcase, shelves, or small table. The sense of achievement and pride that comes with designing and making something from scratch is powerful, and the opportunity to choose what to make and plan how to do so will give participants ownership of their learning.
The courses will be delivered by our Development Workers and will cover:
Community woodworking modules 1&3
Learning hand tools & power tools
Make a scaffold piece of furniture
PPE will be provided
Contact craig@moveon.org.uk to sign up
First course
Tuesday 4th March 5 - 7pm (six weeks) open to all
Upcoming courses:
Women
Young People (15-21)
LGBTQIA+
Men
Refugees
Dates to be confirmed. If you feel that none of these sessions fit your needs, please feel free to request or suggest a group you would be comfortable with.
Pancake Day (Lunch Club), TummiesNotTrash
Join Us for a Pancake Day with a Zero-Waste Twist!
Our next Tummies Not Trash Lunch Club is celebrating Pancake Day—made the zero-waste way!
📅 Tuesday, 4th March
📍 Church of the Nazarene, 12–2 PM
Come along for a warm meal (sweet or savoury) and even warmer company!
No booking needed—just drop by and enjoy.
Mapping Edinburgh -The Meaning Map Project
The Meaning Map Project is a new public art project which creatively maps memories, hopes, and concerns for Edinburgh in the context of the climate crisis.
They work collaboratively with Edinburgh's diverse communities to create participatory maps of Edinburgh, and the myriad of meaningful places and community assets in our city.
They are running a commnunity-mapping session at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre on Saturday 1st March. Free and all welcome -they look forward to seeing you and creatively mapping together!
For more information, write to them.
'Dear Earth' Writing and Wellbeing Workshop
In this workshop, we will examine our personal and collective relationships with the Earth and explore our emotions around the Earth’s changing climate through a guided stream-of-consciousness writing exercise and follow-up group discussion.
After our writing and discussion, we will reflect as a group on ways to stay mentally well and to support each other while navigating facing the realities of the climate crisis. We will spend some time ‘croft bathing,’ directing our attention to how we feel while outdoors in a natural setting and how the Earth can support our collective wellbeing through trying times.
Environmental educator Sara will facilitate the workshop, which she has led previously at events such as Portobello Sea Rising Festival and the Edinburgh Climate Festival. Previous workshops have provoked often emotional responses to climate change which can inspire us to take climate action and build community.
We hope the session will equip you with ideas to choose lower-impact ways of living and the confidence to share your learnings with others.
Please bring a notebook and writing utensil if you have one (if not, we have extras!). Come with an open mind and be ready to participate in a discussion on climate, values, and behaviours.
The Populus Cafe will be open on the day of the workshop, and attending the event will entitle you to a 20% discount on cafe purchases.
About Sara: Hi, I’m Sara(she/her). In my workshops, I hope to encourage climate action by contemplating our entangled nature with the earth, sharing our diverse perspectives, and questioning our value systems, which I believe are essential parts of navigating the current changes we are facing together on our planet. I have trained in yoga and alternative learning practices and hold an MSc in Outdoor Education from the University of Edinburgh. The inspiration for my workshops comes from Dr. Robbie Nicol’s course, Outdoor Environmental Education: Concept-Based Practice, and I have had the privilege of facilitating at LungA Festival in Iceland, Edinburgh Climate Festival, and Portobello Sea Rising Festival.
This workshop programme is possible with support from the Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN), Greenlight fund. In addition to vital welcome support from funders, our work also relies on your own generosity to ensure we can provide further workshops in the future. We provide a sliding scale of ticket prices so if you can pay a bit more please consider doing so. Please select 'read more' on each ticket type to learn more about our ticket price sliding scale.
The Bike Station - Moving Sale
🚲SAVE THE DATE - MOVING SALE ALERT!
We're making moves—literally! As we prepare to move into our new space (more on that soon), we’re clearing out loads of cycling gear, including second-hand parts, clothing, accessories, and more! 🛠️👕
📅 1st March, 8th March, 15th of March
📍 The Bike Station, 250 Causewayside, Edinburgh
📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind the scenes looks!
Bargains, hidden gems, and maybe even that one part you've been hunting for—don’t miss out! First come, first served. See you there! 🔥
The Bike Station - Moving Sale
We're making moves—literally! As we prepare to move into our new space (more on that soon), we’re clearing out loads of cycling gear, including second-hand parts, clothing, accessories, and more! 🛠️👕
📅 28th February & 1st March, 8th march, 15th of March
📍 The Bike Station, 250 Causewayside, Edinburgh
📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind the scenes looks!
Bargains, hidden gems, and maybe even that one part you've been hunting for—don’t miss out! First come, first served. See you there! 🔥
Earth in Common - Visualising Your Nature-Inspired Home - Workshop 3
This is workshop 3 - part of a Biophilic design for an eco-friendly home workshop series
Whether you join one workshop or the full series, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to create a beautiful, sustainable home that blends nature with modern living.
Workshop Series Overview:
Workshop 1- Learn the principles of biophilic design and how to create a healthier, nature-connected home.
Workshop 2- Discover sustainable materials and practical ways to integrate them into your renovation.
Workshop 3- Develop a clear vision for a calm, eco-conscious space that reflects your style
Evaluation Support for beginners
Evaluation Support for beginners
Please sign up using this Eventbrite link
Fife Climate Hub and Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network have teamed up with Evaluation Support Scotland to offer a free Evaluation Support training day to our member organisations!
This will be an online session with an evaluation expert to take you through the process of identifying the need, developing outcomes and indicators, and working out how to measure your impact.
This training is aimed at groups new to project evaluation processes and to those needing to hone in their evaluation skills. It's also a perfect refresher if you've done this before but are needing a bit of inspiration to evaluate a new or different project.
Denim Therapy (Introduction to Boro and Sashiko Mending & Embroidery)
Join fashion and textile designer and educator Dianne Spottiswood Miller to learn how to mend and embroider a variety of denim using traditional Japanese techniques.
Many cultures have their own unique way of decorating or repairing textiles, Boro Mending and Sashiko Embroidery are two such techniques originating from Japan. Both use a running stitch to breathe new life into clothing/textiles as part of a simple and mindful practice.
Sashiko/Boro repairs are born from the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, which embraces authenticity and imperfections, highlights rather than hides scars and celebrates these imperfections as part of an object’s history. It is also closely related to the Japanese concept of Mottainai, which expresses a feeling of deep regret when something is wasted.
You will be shown how to use Sashiko and Boro stitching on a variety of denim - as patches to fix holes in garments and/or to create beautiful traditional embroidery designs on a range of clothing (e.g. from jeans & jackets to shirts and skirts!)
You will have a range of stencils to choose from to outline your Sashiko design on your garment and your tutor will give you design suggestions on how to layer up patches to achieve an authentic Japanese Boro effect.
This is a hand sewing class, so there’s no need to be a whizz on a sewing machine!
You will be able to learn the techniques and leave feeling inspired to continue fixing and rejuvenating your favourite pieces at home.
The environmental cost of producing billions of new pairs of jeans annually is huge. Figures from UN Environment show it takes 3,781 litres of water to make a single pair of jeans, equating to the equivalent of around 33.4 kilograms of carbon emissions.
This workshop aims to inspire you to breathe new life into old or damaged denim to reduce your environmental footprint.
All materials and equipment will be provided, you just need to bring a garment (or two) which you’d like to refresh or repair. Denim garments are particularly suited to these techniques as they were originally developed to decorate/repair indigo-dyed textiles.
Light refreshments will also be available during the workshop.
Your tutor, Dianne Spottiswood Miller is a fashion/textile designer & educator with significant experience in the creative sector, higher education and internationally. She works as a freelance tutor with community groups across Scotland, sharing creative textile mending techniques and skills.
Suitable for adults 18+, or if a child 14+ wishes to attend they must be accompanied by an adult with their own ticket.
This workshop is possible due to support from ECCAN, Greenlight fund.
Dismantle a Piano
Explore the inner workings of a piano at the Pianodrome Warehouse in Granton! Join their free Wednesday workshops (4-8pm) and help dismantle pianos. All tools and materials provided. No experience needed – just turn up! Kids welcome with an adult. Learn more and maybe even take home some parts for your own projects.
Dress warmly and email info@pianodrome.org with questions.
Fix a Piano
Help restore pianos at the Pianodrome Warehouse in Granton! Learn about these amazing instruments while giving them a new lease of life. No experience needed – all tools, materials, and lunch provided. Contact adopt@pianodrome.org to get involved.
Climate Listening Circle
A safe, facilitated space for adults to share thoughts and feelings about the climate crisis. No speakers or lectures, just open discussion.
Explore your responses to climate change in a supportive environment. Free event run by our friends at the Climate Psychology Alliance.
Email edinburghclimatecafe@gmail.com for info.
Community Lunch Club
Join Us for a St. David’s Day Welsh Feast with a Zero-Waste Twist!
Our next Tummies Not Trash Lunch Club is celebrating St. David’s Day a little early with a special menu of traditional Welsh dishes—made the zero-waste way!
📅 Tuesday, 27th February
📍 Church of the Nazarene, 12–2 PM
💷 £3 for a hearty meal, including soup, a main, and a cuppa!
Expect delicious Welsh-inspired food with creative ways to use surplus ingredients—good for the planet and great for your plate. Come along for a warm meal and even warmer company!
No booking needed—just drop by and enjoy. Tag a friend and spread the word! 🌿🍽️
FoE Scotland & Porty Energy presents Love the Planet Valentine & Ceilidh
Hud Yer Wheesht will be our band for a heady evening of music, dance, local bar and food from 7-11.30pm. Run by the ceilidh collective, this event is supporting, fundraising, and fun raising for Friends of the Earth Scotland and Porty Community Energy - local climate action meeting national climate campaigning…
Ceilidh tickets range from £10 - £25, depending on what you can afford.
February Tree Pruning Workshop
February Tree Pruning Workshop
Saturday, February 22nd, 10am - 12pm
We are back with our annual apple and pear tree pruning workshop at the Leith Links Children's Orchard. Join us and Ben from the Royal Botanical Gardens to learn how to keep trees in good shape and to encourage them to keep producing lots of fruit.
Everyone will have a chance to get involved however we only have a limited number of tree secateurs so if you have any then please bring along your own!
Families and children welcome 🌻
Bring warm clothing and footwear- tree secateurs, if you have any (these are the big ones, not the smaller garden secateurs)
Location: Leith Links Children's Orchard (next to Seafield Place)
Tickets via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tree-pruning-workshop-tickets-1227788732149?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
We use a sliding scale ticket system with the aim of making our events accessible. Please be generous if you can and please keep the supported rate for those who really need it. If none of the options work for you, please get in touch for a free ticket at: alva@leithcommunitygrowers.com
Earth in Common - Sustainable Materials: Choosing Eco-Friendly options for the home-workshop 2
Workshop 2- Sustainable Materials: Choosing Eco-Friendly options for the home
Goal of workshop 2: Discover how to select sustainable materials for your home. Exploring our curation of biomaterials.
What You’ll Learn:
An introduction to innovative eco-friendly materials for home interiors.
Sourcing climate-conscious materials
Takeaway: Learn how to make informed material choices that reduce your environmental impact while creating a biophilic sustainable home.
ClimateBites - February Networking Lunch
Please sign up using this Eventbrite link
Discover the Power of Connection at ECCAN's Climate Bites!
Tired of the same old networking events? Join us for a unique experience designed to foster meaningful connections and conversations.
Best of all, lunch is on us! Enjoy a delicious complimentary meal while connecting with like-minded individuals.
Whether you're a seasoned member or new to our community, we invite you to join us. This event is open to all, but as a member, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits that enhance your experience.
Not a member yet? Becoming one is easy! Simply click here to learn more and join our vibrant community.
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to network, learn, and grow. Reserve your spot today before February 16th.
Dismantle a Piano
Explore the inner workings of a piano at the Pianodrome Warehouse in Granton! Join their free Wednesday workshops (4-8pm) and help dismantle pianos. All tools and materials provided. No experience needed – just turn up! Kids welcome with an adult. Learn more and maybe even take home some parts for your own projects.
Dress warmly and email info@pianodrome.org with questions.
Fix a Piano
Help restore pianos at the Pianodrome Warehouse in Granton! Learn about these amazing instruments while giving them a new lease of life. No experience needed – all tools, materials, and lunch provided. Contact adopt@pianodrome.org to get involved.
ClimateFlix at the Cameo
Join ECCAN at the Cameo Picturehouse in Tollcross on Tuesday 18th February at 7.30pm for the first in our film showings promoting climate action in all its forms.
‘WhenFish Begin To Crawl’ features moving images sourced from partners across the World, from Harvard University astrophysicists to Al Jazeera news network, to take the audience on a unique journey through life on Earth.
After the screening we are joined by the film-makers Jim Sutherland and Morag McKinnon for a Q+A session.
As we are ECCAN, we have a discount price of £7 for members. Look out for the promo code in our January newsletter! Buy your tickets from the Cameo.
https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/005/HO00015786/when-fish-began-to-crawl-q-a
Earth in Common - Biophilic Design for a Healthier, Eco-Friendly Home - Workshop 1
This is workshop 1 - part of Biophilic Design for Healthier, Eco friendly home workshop series
Whether you join one workshop or the full series, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to create a beautiful, sustainable home that blends nature with modern living.
Workshop Series Overview:
1. Learn the principles of biophilic design and how to create a healthier, nature-connected home.
2. Discover sustainable materials and practical ways to integrate them into your renovation.
3. Develop a clear vision for a calm, eco-conscious space that reflects your style.
Whether you join one workshop or the full series, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to create a beautiful, sustainable home that blends nature with modern living.
Dismantle a Piano
Explore the inner workings of a piano at the Pianodrome Warehouse in Granton! Join their free Wednesday workshops (4-8pm) and help dismantle pianos. All tools and materials provided. No experience needed – just turn up! Kids welcome with an adult. Learn more and maybe even take home some parts for your own projects.
Dress warmly and email info@pianodrome.org with questions.
Fix a Piano
Help restore pianos at the Pianodrome Warehouse in Granton! Learn about these amazing instruments while giving them a new lease of life. No experience needed – all tools, materials, and lunch provided. Contact adopt@pianodrome.org to get involved.
Embracing Climate Action: Opening to Action
Unleash Your Potential for Climate Action
Please sign up using this Eventbrite link
This transformative day is designed to help you connect with your inner motivation and channel your energy into effective climate action. You'll explore:
· Your personal journey
· Emotional resilience
· Effective communication
· Building community
People who complete this training can also sign up to our Facilitation Training: Group work & dynamics session
Porty Energy's Travel Agents of Change Exhibition
Our exhibition showcases stories of flight-free holidays from Edinburgh told by locals. Join PCE & FlightFree UK for this Slateford opening