The Hub@531 has announced a programme of free events to mark the Great Big Green Week in June.
The community hub, located at 531 Lanark Road in Juniper Green, is hosting activities for all ages from 5-14 June for Great Big Green Week, the UK’s largest annual celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.
Free spaces are available to book for family-friendly events, which range from pebble art to creative writing workshops.
The full programme includes:
For younger children :
- Friday 5 June 2:30-4pm | Pebble Art
The Hub@531 will have pebbles, paints and pens for kids to make their own creations (ages 5+), or have a go at Japanese rock wrapping (ages 8+ to adult) using string and natural objects to create beautiful decorative pieces.
- Saturday 6 June 9:45-11am | River Dipping in the Water of Leith
Supported by outdoor education specialists Earth Calling, folks are invited to come along, get their feet wet and take a close up look at the wildlife that lives in the river.
- Saturday 6 June 2-3pm | Seed planting
Using recycled rubbish to plant in, kids can plant a mini garden to grow at home. Suitable for children accompanied by an adult, ages 8+
For families :e
- Tuesday 9 June 4-5:30pm | Kids Love Clothes mini sortathon
The Hub@531 invites people to join them in helping sort donated clothing items ready to take along to the charity’s unit at Ratho Mains Farm.
For older children with an interest in environmental issues :
- Sunday 7 June 2-4:30pm
OCEAN screening (PG 90 mins), narrated by David Attenborough, with an optional post-screening discussion about the issues covered in the film.
- Thursday 11 June
Why Not Scotland screening (PG 60 mins), by Rewilding Nation, with an optional post-screening discussion.
- Sunday 14 June
Creative Writing inspired by nature, workshop with poet and writer, Helen Boden, suitable for ages 16+
You can book your free spaces online at https://hub531.appointedd.com
