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Bringing people together across Midlothian to protect green spaces and each other
Creative grassroots projects, practical conservation and outdoor learning for people, places and wildlife.
Environment Category Finalist
Exciting news
BBC Make a Difference Awards 2026 Finalist
Midlothian Wildflowers has been selected as a finalist in the Environment category.
We are incredibly proud to announce that Midlothian Wildflowers has been selected as a finalist in the BBC Make a Difference Awards 2026, in the Environment category.
This recognition celebrates the work taking place across Midlothian to protect nature, connect communities and improve local green spaces.
This achievement belongs to everyone involved: our volunteers, partner organisations, supporters and local communities who continue to share their time, knowledge, skills and passion.
The group has been invited to the award ceremony in Glasgow.
Nominations are now closed. Thank you to everyone who supported and nominated Midlothian Wildflowers.
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Grassroots by nature
Growing community through nature
Midlothian Wildflowers brings people together through practical conservation, outdoor learning and creative grassroots projects. We care for local green spaces while creating opportunities for people to connect, learn and feel part of something hopeful.
Protecting local green spaces
Creating wildflower meadows
Bringing people together outdoors
What we do
Practical projects with local roots
Friendly, hands-on work that helps people learn outdoors while caring for Midlothian's green spaces.
Wildflower Meadows
Creating and caring for habitats that give native plants and pollinators room to thrive.
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Greenspace Stewardship
Encouraging, adopting and improving greenspaces with support from local people.
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Workshops and Events
Running walks, talks, demos and practical workshops that help people learn outdoors.
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Organic Growing
Developing organic growing skills, plant sales and permaculture work at Polton.
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Conservation Volunteering
Welcoming volunteers into practical habitat creation and woodland care sessions.
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Community Scything
Sharing Austrian scything skills for meadow management, bracken removal and orchard care.
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Learning, growing and caring together
From monthly conservation sessions to organic growing and community scything, there are practical ways to get involved throughout the year.
Monthly Conservation Volunteering at Three Hares Community Woodland
Join practical conservation volunteering on the last Sunday of the month. Sessions support woodland care, habitat creation and community connection at Three Hares Community Woodland.
- Last Sunday of the month
- Conservation and habitat creation
- Open volunteer sessions
MWF Grows
Midlothian Wildflowers supports local food sovereignty, horticulture, organic vegetable growing and permaculture through its project in Polton, Midlothian.
- Organic growing skills
- Hugelkultur and land management
- Composting and no-dig gardening
- Cover crops, cuttings and yearly plant sales
Community Scything with MWF
Trained in Austrian scything, the group offers small demos and beginner workshops for local organisations and community groups at suitable sites.
- Demo scything sessions and beginner workshops
- Bracken removal and meadow management
- Introducing yellow rattle and seed saving
- Orchard care and low-impact site management
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Creative grassroots projects across Midlothian
Real project moments, wildlife sightings and volunteer days from the Midlothian Wildflowers community.
Exciting News
BBC Make a Difference Awards 2026 Finalist
Environment Category. Thank you to every volunteer, supporter and partner organisation who helped make this possible.
Learning, growing and caring together
Join us for nature walks, conservation activities, workshops and community events.
Volunteering
Get involved in local action
Whether you have experience or are completely new to conservation, there are friendly ways to help, learn and meet people outdoors.
- Monthly conservation volunteering at Three Hares Community Woodland
- Organic growing, composting and no-dig gardening at the Polton permaculture project
- Wildflower meadow care, seed saving and introducing yellow rattle
- Community scything demos, workshops and meadow management
- Event support, plant sales, walks, talks and community welcome
Donations
Help small local projects grow
Donations help Midlothian Wildflowers support community meals, plant sales, workshops, learning opportunities and local environmental projects.
Partners
Working Together
Midlothian Wildflowers works alongside charities, schools, community groups, local businesses and environmental organisations to create healthier habitats, stronger communities and more opportunities for people to connect with nature.
Three Hares Community Woodland
Community woodland conservation and volunteer activity.
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Visit websiteHelpful Herbs
Health through herbalism and plant remedies.
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Visit websiteFaldonside EcoForest School Partnership
Outdoor learning in the Scottish Borders.
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Visit websiteMidlothian Climate Action
Local climate action and community environmental work.
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Visit websiteMidlothian Council
Local authority support for community and greenspace work.
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Visit websitePauline & Colin Macpherson
Local land and community support for practical nature work.
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Community council support for local place-based action.
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Local community partnership and shared support.
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