# Event Details - **Event Name**: TCV Edinburgh (EBAT): Wildlife Garden Development at Wardie - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Help create and enhance a wildlife garden through pond work, meadow management, and habitat creation in an urban greenspace.About this Event? About This EventJoin The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) for a hands-on conservation session at Wardie Recreation Grounds, supporting the development of a diverse wildlife garden.This work is part of the Edinburgh Biodiversity Action Team (EBAT) programme, contributing to the Edinburgh Nature Network and Urban Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy.? Nature isn’t just for wildlife—it’s for people too.Through TCV’s Nature for All approach, we create opportunities for people to play a direct role in improving their local environment.? Programme Focus – Urban Habitat CreationThis session focuses on small-scale habitat creation with high ecological value, combining multiple features within an urban setting.We’ll be working to:Increase habitat diversityImprove conditions for wildlifeCreate a more resilient and connected greenspace⏰ How Our Volunteer Days WorkWe aim to deliver sessions Tuesday–Thursday each week, although this may vary depending on weather and site needs.Sessions typically begin at 10:00Flexible attendance is welcome? That’s the nature of working outdoors.? Session Details? Date: Wednesday 17 June? Start time: 10:00⏱ Duration: ~3–4 hours? Location: Wardie Recreation Grounds? What3Words: ///trade.sulk.ruins? What We’ll Be DoingThis session will involve a mix of practical habitat creation and management, including:Pond management (maintenance, vegetation control, potential liner work depending on progress)Dead hedge creation, using natural materials to form habitat corridors and protective featuresScything and meadow management around key areasWe’ll also explore:How different habitats interact within a small siteWhat species these features supportOpportunities for further enhancement? A varied and engaging session delivering immediate and long-term benefits.? Why This Work MattersDiverse habitats—even at small scales—can support a wide range of species in urban environments.This work helps to:? Pond habitats:Support amphibians, aquatic invertebrates, and birdsProvide valuable freshwater ecosystems, which are often limited in urban areas? Meadow areas:Increase wildflower diversityProvide food for pollinatorsImprove overall habitat condition? Dead hedging:Creates shelter and nesting habitatProtects areas from disturbanceSupports insects and small mammals? These combined features create a more complete and functional ecosystem, even in a compact space.? Citizen Science OpportunitiesThis site provides opportunities to observe and potentially record:? Pollinator activity in meadow areas? Plant species diversity? Invertebrates associated with deadwood and pond edges? A great introduction to thinking about habitats as interconnected systems.? Building a CommunityThis session is part of a wider effort to enhance urban biodiversity across Edinburgh through community involvement.Volunteers are:Creating new habitatsImproving existing sitesBuilding knowledge and skillsContributing to long-term biodiversity outcomes? Small sites like Wardie play an important role in the bigger Nature Network.? Who Can Take Part?Everyone is welcome, including:? Those looking to gain conservation experience? Career changers exploring environmental work? People interested in wellbeing through outdoor activity? Anyone keen to connect and contribute? No experience needed—just willingness to get involved.? What to ExpectDirectly:A mix of practical conservation tasksTools, training and guidance providedA supportive, friendly groupIndirectly:Learn about different habitat types and their valueGain hands-on conservation skillsImprove wellbeing through outdoor activityContribute to meaningful environmental improvement? What to BringSturdy footwearWeather-appropriate clothingWater/snacksAll tools and gloves are provided.? New VolunteersIf this is your first session, please contact me after booking with:Emergency contact detailsAny relevant medical information♿ Accessibility & TransportWe aim to make sessions accessible and can provide limited transport support where needed.? Get Involved? Book your place and come get involved? Help create habitats for wildlife in the city? Be part of Edinburgh’s Nature Network in action? Nature for All starts here https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9cef7380-59bf-11f1-9cc0-c1334642bbae-rimg-w1110-h740-dc171512-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/tcv-edinburgh-ebat-wildlife-garden-development-at-wardie/100001990320701797 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, Workshops, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Wardie Recreation Ground - **lat**: 55.9722726 - **long**: -3.2146147 - **full address**: Wardie Recreation Ground, Granton Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TCV Edinburgh (EBAT): Wildlife Garden Development at Wardie - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2b85b4755d2814065b9f4433f88dc120eac839476c183855d79478af1510425d-rimg-w1200-h900-dc466014-gmir.jpg?v=1779881503 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TCV Edinburgh (EBAT): Wildlife Garden Development at Wardie being held? - **A:** TCV Edinburgh (EBAT): Wildlife Garden Development at Wardie takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Wardie Recreation Ground, Granton Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing TCV Edinburgh (EBAT): Wildlife Garden Development at Wardie? - **A:** TCV Edinburgh (EBAT): Wildlife Garden Development at Wardie is organized by TCV Scotland. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "TCV Edinburgh (EBAT): Wildlife Garden Development at Wardie", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2b85b4755d2814065b9f4433f88dc120eac839476c183855d79478af1510425d-rimg-w1200-h900-dc466014-gmir.jpg?v=1779881503", "startDate": "2026-06-17", "endDate": "2026-06-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/tcv-edinburgh-ebat-wildlife-garden-development-at-wardie/100001990320701797", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Wardie Recreation Ground", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Granton Road", "postalCode": "EH5 3QJ", "addressLocality": "Edinburgh", "addressRegion": "SC", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "55.9722726", "longitude": "-3.2146147" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Help create and enhance a wildlife garden through pond work, meadow management, and habitat creation in an urban greenspace.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-04", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-17", "validFrom": "2026-09-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/tcv-edinburgh-ebat-wildlife-garden-development-at-wardie/100001990320701797" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/tcv-edinburgh-ebat-wildlife-garden-development-at-wardie/100001990320701797", "price": 0, "name": "Volunteer" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "TCV Scotland", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/tcv-scotland/22569503", "description": "The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) involves a wide range of participants in activities to protect and enhance our local greenspaces and biodiversity whilst also learning new skills, improving your physical and mental health, engaging with your community, and meeting like-minded people.TCV Scotland organises a diverse range of training courses and learning opportunities covering practical conservation skills, habitat management, group leadership and organisation, nature-based arts and crafts, wildlife identification and citizen science. 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