Get closer to nature this Mental Health Awareness Week Mental Health Awareness Week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, runs this year from the 10th-16th May. This year's theme is NATURE! It's not just about nature but how we make connections to it that
Wishing Andy well as he steps down as a trustee after 6 years of service This year we say goodbye to Andy Ruck, a Green Team Trustee since 2015. Andy first joined us in March 2012, as a project volunteer supporting the delivery of our
Margon will be walking and cycling the 7 Hills of Edinburgh while Penny 'wobbles' on a litter pick in the Virtual Kiltwalk Donate to The Green Team Wombles Donate to Margon's Challenge What's it all about? The Green Team's Education Officer, Margon
The Green Team is looking for new volunteer trustees to join our board Under lockdown we have reassessed everything we used to think was important. Our connections to other human beings and to the natural world now matter more than ever for our physical
All welcome at our online AGM - celebrating 25 years of excellence On Thursday, 22nd April, as we mark Earth Day, we will also be celebrating the work of The Green Team. Not just over the past 12 months but over our 25 year
Junior Rangers Award for young people aged 11-18 The Junior Rangers Award programme is a national award scheme for young people aged 11-18. It aims to engage and equip young people with the skills involved in working in countryside management as a ranger. We
New Programmes for young and old! "2020 gave us time to reflect on the gaps in our provision and look at how best to fulfil the need for people to spend more time outdoors to improve their mental and physical wellbeing" says Penny
Enjoying time outdoors As at today's date (19/03/2021) there are only a few single day spaces left - so if you want to be part of the fun, best book quickly! We are excited to announce that we will be running a Spring Holiday Activity
Foraging Fun at Nature Play Safe fire lighting at Mini Explorers As we begin a roadmap out of lockdown we are delighted to bring new outdoors sessions for pre-school children and children aged 5-8 years. Our Nature Play sessions for pre-school children together
How to tell which brands are sharing the eco-love this valentines? Greenwashing is a term that was coined by Jay Westervel in 1986. It describes marketing strategies used to make companies seem more environmentally friendly than they actually are or to cover up their questionable environmental record. These
Storytelling is a big part of what we do at The Green Team. There is nothing better than sitting round a cosy fire telling tales from nature. So we are delighted that Margon Van Tuyl, our Education Officer, has shared some of her favourite nature stories with us on
Simple changes can make a big difference We know that New Year can be a time for reflection and good intentions for making a change. The ‘new year, new me’ sentiment can be seen all around: in conversations with friends, on TV and on social media. Whilst we