Meet at the visitor centre for a sociable walk with stops and activities to: Celebrate the biodiversity and heritage of the River Almond. Learn about some of the issues and how they are being tackled. Find out if this is something you would like to be involved with. With Friends of Almondell & Calderwood Country […]
Join us for a scenic walk along the River Avon, 10am-2pm, 30 August. Learn about local water and biodiversity issues. Identify actions to protect aquatic life. Supported by local anglers and associated experts. Full programme available, contact us for details. Only 15 places available. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis and we will keep […]
Join us and members from West Lothian Bike Library for a free leisurely ride through Bathgate and West Livingston, stopping to learn about wild spaces and the communities supporting them. Perfect for: Adults or families with experienced child cyclists, nature lovers, leisurely riders with their own bike. The ride will start and end near Meadow […]
Learn how to plan, fund, and deliver renewable energy projects to benefit your community This event is organised by Community Energy Scotland and WLCAN to help community organisations to take the next step toward energy-efficient, low-carbon community spaces. It takes place at West Lothian College's Skills Centre for Sustainable Living, also known as the Eco […]
Calling all volunteers! Want to make a real difference in your community? Come along and help us plant a new orchard at the Eastfield Development Centre in Fauldhouse! Help WLCAN and partners plant fruit trees in the community. We'll be joining Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Community Development Trust and Woodland Trust Scotland for an afternoon […]
Join us as we bring together our group and individual members for the third West Lothian Eco Gathering. There will be workshops, updates on what's happening across West Lothian and the chance to host a stall. Themes will include community energy development, re-use and circular economy hubs, and food sourcing systems. Light lunch and refreshments. […]
Here's your invitation to view the catwalk this Thursday evening by seeing what young designers have come up with at an upcycled fashion show. 6-8pm at Polkemmet Primary, Whitburn. Sustainable fashion is very now!
Community Celebration Event Walk to School Week culminates in a community celebration event in Blaeberry Hill Park on the afternoon of Friday 22nd May. The event is part of Our Future Whitburn, a year-long programme of community events focused on active travel, climate action and healthy living, and we'd love your pupils and families to […]
This film provides a valuable and timely opportunity to discuss the important matter of the climate and nature crisis within our own local community, especially given the current media coverage of the wildfires in Britain and Europe that have devastated nature, wildlife, homes and livelihoods. The film is hosted by Chris Packham and presents the […]
Join us for a friendly, informal session aimed at making life with little ones just a bit more affordable and sustainable. The workshop includes a session with Kidzeco on their Ecobumz initiative for resuable nappies and there'll be a chance to talk with West Lothian Councils Period Products co-ordinator. We'll also be doing an Outdoor […]
The next Growers' Forum for community gardens and growers in West Lothian takes place on Wednesday 23 September at West Lothian Foodbank (Whitehill Ind Estate, 36A Inchmuir Rd, Bathgate EH48 2EP), from 2 - 3:30pm. If you'd like to attend, please email Clarissa at communitygarden@whitburncdt.org.uk to confirm.
Join in for a day of fun with community organisations from across West Lothian, at Whitburn Community Education Centre on 26 September. Meet groups working to improve nature near you, learn from experts how to cut your home fuel bills, or where locally you can learn to turn things into new clothes and other items, […]
