# Event Details - **Event Name**: Communities Engaging in Nature Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: A one day conference at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh celebrating and sharing the power of community work in nature.About this EventA space for anyone who works with and as part of communities in nature. This one day conference will bring together a wide range of perspectives from across Scotland with opportunities for discussion, networking and discovery.What's happening?There will be presentations, workshops, lunchtime activities, collective reflective activities and time to feel inspired by each other. Themes include:Community ecosystems: celebrating community efforts large and small that connect people and natureFor people and planet: combining community and nature benefits in landscape design and managementWays into wellbeing: exploring different approaches to wellbeing in community projectsHow to grow a community project: hear inspiring stories of how community projects have grown and developed their work in natureCommunity skills for nature: case studies of projects that deliver vital skills in community settings to protect natureWhat is a community garden? Examples of community growing that break the mouldCelebrating the "co" in community: examples of collaboration, co-production, co-creation.See full programme here and agenda below.You will be asked to select your activities on the booking form. If you change your mind you can update your form via Eventbrite. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a7cfe4b0-bf04-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w987-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg Photo above - credit Angela Farnish (speaker), Abundant BordersLine upWe are delighted to have an amazing selection of speakers! You can read all about them in our programme.Akriti Mathur, Get Sow GreenAlly Hurčíková, Grassroots Remedies Co-opAngela Farnish and Kirsten Bowers, Abundant BordersAnnabel Davidson Knight, Scottish Land CommissionCadence Yu and Rafa Crombie, Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC)Camilo Brokaw and Sarah Tirado-Bowers, CEMVO ScotlandCassandra Barron, Bookbinding with CassCatriona Ferguson and Finn McElrue-Inch, Amphibian Reptile ConservationClaire McLean, St Boswells Primary School Garden/ St Boswells Community WoodlandDr Emma Bush, Royal Botanic Garden EdinburghEmma Martindale, TrellisDr Jaima H Smith, Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh ZooJo McFarlane, CLP (Charlestown, Limekilns and Pattiesmuir) Nature ActionJuliette Camburn, Keep Scotland BeautifulKatrina Wilde and Paula Niño, Royal Botanic Garden EdinburghLaura Curtis-Moss, RSPB Scotland and John Muir TrustLisa Houston, Edinburgh Agroecology Coop/Lauriston Agroecology FarmMartyna Michalak, Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC)Rebecca Lewis, BuglifeRita Budavári, Transition Edinburgh SouthRory Crawford, Nature Towns and CitiesSheena Raeburn, RaeburnFarquharBowen landscape architecture & urban designSheilagh Guthrie, Care4Calais ScotlandTatheer Fatima, Networking Key Services https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a806d330-bf04-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w795-h740-dc58a8e8-gmir.jpg Photo above - credit Tatheer Fatima (speaker) from Networking Key ServicesTicket typesTickets are on a sliding scale:Full price, £50. This ticket is for anyone whose organisation has the budget to fund them to attend. Reduced price, £25. This ticket is for those who can contribute towards basic costs but cannot afford the full price. Fully funded, £0. Anyone who cannot afford full or reduced price can select this option. Speakers registering should select this option also.All tickets prices include refreshements, lunch and a full day of activities. Access NeedsPlease let us know any access needs on the booking form. We can book BSL interpreters on request. The event is wheelchair accessible (there are no steps).Dietary requirementsRefreshments and lunch will be provided to all attendees. All food will be vegetarian. We can cater to all dietary requirements so please let us know on the booking form. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a850fb90-bf04-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Photo above - credit Juliette Camburn, Keep Scotland BeautifulGetting to the conferenceWe encourage attendees to travel via public transport whenever possible. Our Science Buildings are very near the bus stop for the 8.9,23 and 27 bus routes. They are also a 30 minutes walk from Waverley Train Station. The 21, 14 and 36 bus routes are also nearby.On street parking is available near the Garden (both paid and free). No parking spaces are available at the Garden itself.Please note - this event takes place in the Balfour Building/Science Buildings on Inverleith Place. Please avoid arriving at the East Gate (further down the street) and look for this entrace which can only be accessed from the street. Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMRegistration WindowInfo: Teas and coffees available🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMWelcome and Housekeeping🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AMOpening Presentation: Camilo Brokaw and Sarah Tirado-Bowers, CEMVO ScotlandInfo: This presentation will explore nature connection as a powerful tool for advancing human rights, equity, and belonging, encouraging audiences to rethink traditional assumptions about what nature connection means and who it is for.🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMCommunity ecosystems: panel discussionInfo: Community ecosystems: celebrating community efforts large and small that connect people and nature🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMWorkshop 1: For people and planetInfo: For people and planet: combining community and nature benefits in landscape design and management🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMWorkshop 2: Ways into wellbeingInfo: Ways into wellbeing: exploring different approaches to wellbeing in community projects🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMWorkshop 3: How to grow a community projectInfo: How to grow a community project: hear inspiring stories of how community projects have grown and developed their work in nature🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PMLunch and optional activitiesInfo: Lunch will be provided. Participants can choose to attend an optional activity including visiting the Palm Houses, silent sketching in the Garden or a bug hunt!🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PMWorkshop 1: Community skills for natureInfo: Community skills for nature: case studies of projects that deliver vital skills in community settings to protect nature🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PMWorkshop 2: What is a community garden? Info: What is a community garden? Examples of community growing that break the mould🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PMWorkshop 3: Celebrating the "co" in communityInfo: Celebrating the "co" in community: examples of collaboration, co-production, co-creation.🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PMCollective reflection activity and refreshmentsInfo: Time to discuss, reflect and gather your thoughts. There will be options to take part silently or with others. You will be given prompts and creative tools to share your thoughts.🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMClosing PresentationInfo: Emma Martindale, Trellis: Emma will explore how gardening and nature can be incorporated into health settings and the potential benefits for patients, service users, staff and communities. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/communities-engaging-in-nature-conference/100001995910499031 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, conferences, science-fair, health-wellness, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - **lat**: 55.9668068 - **long**: -3.2058096 - **full address**: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Communities Engaging in Nature Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/086a1958c7f906cd6fb7b407e43ea3fe836007e1beafc6a419e6bcc788dfeba3-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788586244 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Communities Engaging in Nature Conference being held? - **A:** Communities Engaging in Nature Conference takes place on Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Communities Engaging in Nature Conference? - **A:** Communities Engaging in Nature Conference is organized by Community Engagement at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Communities Engaging in Nature Conference is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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