This FREE workshop is lead by experienced Permaculture instructor Jonny Barton, booking is essential.
The morning indoor session will start at 10am in the Willow Room in Elgin Community Centre, Trinity Road, Elgin IV30 1UE with a visit to the nearby Maryhill Community Gardens (behind Maryhill Medical Practice, about a 15 minute walk) after lunch. At Maryhill Community Gardens we will have a hands on session.
Permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive systems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is the harmonious integration of the landscape with people providing their food, energy, shelter and other material and non-material needs in a sustainable way.
Refreshments provided, please bring a packed lunch.
Booking is essential, no drop-ins allowed and places on this workshop are limited!!
Please only attend if you are COVID symptom-free
(We are following ‘Scot Gov’ COVID safe guidance and practice. We will have hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser stations available).
For more details and to book your place please click on the Eventbrite link here.
This workshop is funded through the Climate Challenge Fund Net Zero Scotland #LetsDoNetZero
The last REAP session of 2021 at the New Elgin Hall community garden will be led by Dorothy on Saturday 11th of December 10 am till noon.
We will be making a herb spiral using donated bricks and herbs propagated from the herbery in the garden. There will be some warmed minted apple juice to warm everyone up, then the paper cups will be potted up to take home and grow on. We will have some natural Christmas crafts for all ages to do, and as always, we will harvest any of the lovely fruit and veg that’s ready to pick.
Please only attend if you are Covid symptoms free. Track and Trace details will be taken on arrival.
As always, the sessions are free for all ages and gardening abilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration. Wear warm waterproof clothing and sturdy boots, look for the signs to the garden and the REAP flag.
• Helping you identify grants or benefits that you may be entitled to but don’t know about.
• Talking to your energy supplier on your behalf, to re-structure any debts you may have and see if there’s any way they can help.
• advising you on ways that you can cut energy use in your home, which could help with your bills.
• Advising you on how to use your prepayment meter, or what to do if your energy supplier has gone out of business.
Come and join us and other like-minded people in Cooper Park.
You will be able to get hands on and prepare the beds for the next season .
Come along, no need to book in advance and Track & Trace details will be taken on arrival and we will be following ‘Scot Gov’ COVID safe guidance and practice.
Please only attend if you are COVID symptom-free
All ages welcome!!
(Children to be accompanied by an adult)
This session is funded through the Climate Challenge Fund Net Zero Scotland #LetsDoNetZero
Join us for our FREE outdoor workshop and learn everything you need to know about composting! How to turn your kitchen and garden waste into rich nourishing compost for your garden at REAP’s Kiosk at Cooper Park, Elgin.
Booking is essential, no drop-ins allowed and places on this workshop are limited.
To book your place, please click here.
During the workshop we will maintain physical distancing at all times and are following ‘Scot Gov’ COVID safe guidance and practice. We will have hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser stations available.
If you develop any COVID 19 symptoms before the session please let us know and do NOT attend. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer at the workshop confirming you have no COVID 19 symptoms.
For the workshop PLEASE wear suitable warm clothing (you never know the weather) and sturdy footwear, take a notepad and pencil with you to note down any tips from the workshop.
Please only arrive five minutes before the workshop is due to start and leave promptly afterwards.
REAP works in the North East of Scotland to raise environmental awareness, tackle economic inequality and engage in social enterprise. REAP is a company limited by guarantee (No: 316989) and a registered charity (No: SC037988).
This workshop is funded by The Climate Challenge Fund.
Learn everything you need to know to start sowing, growing, propagating, harvesting and composting in this two part gardening course at REAP’s Kiosk in Cooper Park beside the small children’s playpark.
Part two of this course takes place on Wednesday 9th March, 4.00pm-5.30pm.
Booking is essential, no drop-ins allowed and places on this workshop are limited, please click here to book your place.
During the workshop we will maintain physical distancing at all times and are following ‘Scot Gov’ COVID safe guidance and practice. We will have hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser stations available.
If you develop any COVID 19 symptoms before the session please let us know and do NOT attend. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer at the workshop confirming you have no COVID 19 symptoms.
For the workshop PLEASE wear suitable warm clothing (you never know the weather) and sturdy footwear, take a notepad and pencil with you to note down any tips from the workshop.
Please only arrive five minutes before the workshop is due to start and leave promptly afterwards.
(You do not need to print out your ticket, we will already have your details).
REAP works in the North East of Scotland to raise environmental awareness, tackle economic inequality and engage in social enterprise. REAP is a company limited by guarantee (No: 316989) and a registered charity (No: SC037988).
This workshop is funded by The Climate Challenge Fund.
Please note this is part 2 of a course and you can not book on for this session.
Funded by:
Join us for our FREE Food Growing on a Budget Workshop and learn and share tips on ‘how to’ grow your own food for pennies. Lots of demos, freebies and course notes to take home. ♻🌱🥕🥔
When: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Where: Maryhill Gardens (behind Maryhill Health Centre), Elgin
Time: 4pm to 6.30pm
Booking is essential, no drop-ins allowed and places on this workshop are limited!! For more details and to book your place please click here.
(We are following ‘Scot Gov’ COVID safe guidance and practice. We will have hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser stations available).
We are funded by:
Join us to mark the end of the Grow Elgin chapter with some fun growing activities for all the family and an opportunity to have a blether with us (no booking required).
The Grow Elgin project has been funded by the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund over the last 7 years, supporting folk locally to learn about growing their own food, composting, reducing food waste, making sustainable choices and tackling climate change.
REAP works in the North East of Scotland to raise environmental awareness, tackle economic inequality and engage in social enterprise. REAP is a company limited by guarantee (No: 316989) and a registered charity (No: SC037988).
Funded by The Climate Challenge Fund.