Working to protect and improve Edinburgh's river, for the benefit of wildlife and our community. A healthy river cared for by its communityhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mrag4m7j2s2sWhile the survey team were out surveying the Juniper Green meadow, we waded from the bypass bridge to Baberton Loan looking for rubbish and invasives, and had a team doing path work on the same stretch, trimming back edges and removing graffiti. Thanks to everyone who came along!22 Jul 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrag4m7j2s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mra52qzcac2mThe battle of the grasses. The round or rough ligule holds us back from certainty when it comes to identifying hairy broom Bromopsis ramosa. But the debate is great.22 Jul 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mra52qzcac2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mr5uanrtb22sWe welcomed families from The Welcoming to the Centre today to make art in the woods and to explore the Dells, a green space owned by Edinburgh Council for everyone to enjoy.21 Jul 2026 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5uanrtb22shttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mr3ez7mofk2qA productive morning at West Mill Road. The dry land team cut back invasive Laurel, litter picked and tidied up the walkway. Our waders cleaned up the river and destroyed invasive Himalayan and Small Balsam.20 Jul 2026 13:18 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3ez7mofk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mqrcfvsn4k2eBusy Coalie Coalition session covering lots of tasks in the park. We started repainting the Keddie steps mural with playground paint, cleaned loads of graffiti, weeded and watered the raised beds, cut back encroaching vegetation, and assembled our new storage cupboard. Fun times!16 Jul 2026 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrcfvsn4k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mqoxosuwyc2rA stunning morning on the Murrayburn by Saughton Prison. Teams in the burn and on dry land litter picking, hunting invasives and cutting back encroaching vegetation. We also gave the trees we planted earlier in the year, funded by the CMS Law social impact fund, some love.15 Jul 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoxosuwyc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mqmghcd4ns2xTeam Two covered from Newhaven Bridge up to the Gormley statue at St Marks Park, pulling balsam, and treating Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed. A co-ordinated effort with Team One to sweep a huge stretch of river in one session.14 Jul 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmghcd4ns2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mqmcdualbc2sTeam One on the hunt for Himalayan balsam this morning was staff from Veolia UK. They helped by wading from Canonmills to St Marks Park taking out some huge specimens before they had chance to seed.14 Jul 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmcdualbc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mqjtncyizs2yA hive of activity around Bell's Mills today with groups pulling balsam, refreshing the sink drain and dead hedges, scything and raking the meadow, trimming back vegetation from paths, cleaning graffiti, and enjoying the sunshine. Fab help from Blackrock too! Thanks everyone! 🌞13 Jul 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjtncyizs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mqhbdekglc2sOur monthly volunteers were out this morning making a difference at Roseburn/Murrayfield. Walkway trimmed. Area cleared of rubbish Himalayan balsam destroyed on the river banks. Tea break in the 🌞 ☀️12 Jul 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhbdekglc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mqerbi3tbk24Preseason kicked off this morning for the BroughtonRugby ladies team as they used the walkway for their annual prosecco run. Starting at our visitor centre they did refreshment stops along the way to stay hydrated and reached Leith in time for the internationals.11 Jul 2026 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqerbi3tbk24https://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mqbrr32qrs2rLeith10 Jul 2026 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbrr32qrs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mq5atjnqqk2mA warm but productive session at Colinton Tunnel today with a dry-land team trimming back to expose the mill stones at Spylaw and to improve access on the stairs down to Redhall weir, clearing drains and sweeping the tunnel. In the river the waders blitzed a hard-to-access balsam patch. Thanks again08 Jul 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5atjnqqk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mq2uyw7uf22zTrouble 2 task complete up by Riccarton Garden centre hunting Giant Hogweed and litter picking. Hundreds of plants dug or sprayed, we even found a dishwasher and tractor tyre along the way.07 Jul 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2uyw7uf22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mq2nnz4bwc27Trouble 1 task complete up above Balerno on the Larchgrove estate bashing Himalayan balsam. Approx 600 plants pulled to stop this invasive species getting chance to seed further down the river07 Jul 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2nnz4bwc27https://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mq2bbicvpc27Double trouble for invasive species on the river and Murrayburn tributary this morning. Sophie is up at Riccarton hunting for Giant Hogweed, whilst Johnny is at Balerno pulling Himalayan balsam.07 Jul 2026 09:13 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2bbicvpc27https://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mpy6nutowc2lA full morning of activity for our volunteers down at Bells today. Himalayan Balsam pulling Meadow scything Walkway maintenance Litter picking Giant Hogweed digging Amazing the difference trained and resourced volunteers can make.06 Jul 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpy6nutowc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mpqefjnt7s2cA morning of invasive species control for our rangers. Beheading flowering Giant Hogweed plants at Riccarton Garden centre. One left in the emu enclosure as we were informed Milo isn't friendly. Himalayan balsam pulling at a disused site at Kinleith. #upstreambattle #inns03 Jul 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqefjnt7s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mpo5fjv54c2nThe Riverfly survey team were out this morning at Longstone ensuring water quality continues to be monitored along the course of the river. An enjoyable session in the dappled sunlight, immersed in the sound of the river flowing by, but with a serious purpose. Perfect! 👌02 Jul 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpo5fjv54c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mpns7swkik2jA positive start to the new financial year with 2,595 hours of practical volunteering recorded in the 1st quarter That's 66 practical tasks and 186 river patrols completed. Almost half of those hours were spent keeping it litter free as part of our spring clean of the river and tributaries.02 Jul 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpns7swkik2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mplrwrbsms2cAnother successful Leith Clean-up today with a fantastic turn out and lots acheived! Thanks to everyone who came along to help clean up the river and surrounding area, and weed out various parts of Coalie Park and Sandport Place. Persistence is key!01 Jul 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplrwrbsms2chttps://bsky.app/profile/wolct.bsky.social/post/3mpj6gu37bk24The summer holidays have begun and the education team spent the morning in the Pentlands dreaming up a new biology field study programme. Details to follow.30 Jun 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:ovptprpvyab5ijlnbfx2jbwp/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpj6gu37bk24