Join them for a spring exploration of their Orchard and an introduction to the arts of noticing. Their theme for this month is regeneration.

The Art of Noticing

Throughout 2025 and early 2026, join them for a monthly exploration of the Leith Links Community Orchard - learning to notice what is usually overlooked, diving into the worlds of the plants, animals and fungi we share this city with and understanding how key natural processes relate both to them, the wider ecosystem and to us as individual humans.

In these times of ecological and social struggles, constant distractions and a cultural focus on endless productivity, practicing the arts of noticing is a radical and nourishing act of slowing down, tuning in and paying attention, of reconnecting to our role within our communities and ecosystems.
The sessions will combine identification practice, discussions, practical nature-based tasks and caring for the orchard, storytelling, reflection, observation and tastings, and are open to everyone - no prior knowledge required, just curiosity!

They particularly invite participants who find themselves in need of hope, who feel disconnected from nature, or who are seeking peace in the natural world. Come and put down roots in the orchard and find your place in this ecosystem.

March Workshop: Regeneration

With the spring equinox just past the days are now longer than the nights, the sap is rising, fresh new leaves and flower buds are unfurling and the soil is warming up encouraging the seeds to sprout. For many of us the return of colour and birdsong to our green spaces also marks the return of more of our own energy. 

Their theme for this month is regeneration both in the natural world and within ourselves and our communities. Through reflective prompts, creative plant ID and a wee bit of spring foraging we will get to know the plants and animals returning to activity in the orchard, learn about regenerative foraging practices, reflect on what this time of year means for us and our place in the ecosystem, and discuss the smaller and larger-scale ecological restoration projects happening around us. 

Dress for all weather conditions and bring a mug for a seasonal herbal tea tasting.
No experience necessary, all materials and tools provided.

Location: Leith Links Children's Orchard (next to Seafield Place)

Tickets and more info via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-art-of-noticing-march-workshop-regeneration-tickets-1272506504209?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl