Discover the ancient wisdom of herbs and their powerful role in supporting natural health and wellbeing. Set in the peaceful grounds of Faldonside Eco, this session explores practical herb uses and preparations, from teas and tinctures to salves and balms. More details coming soon.
Shake up your skills with this wild drinks workshop! Learn how to identify, gather, and infuse local ingredients into delicious seasonal cocktails and alcohol-free mocktails. A relaxed, creative session with nature as your bar. More details coming soon.
A hands-on introduction to traditional green woodcraft. Learn to safely use simple tools and techniques to shape natural timber into useful objects. Set in our woodland workshop space, this slow craft offers a mindful connection to nature. More details coming soon.
Creative, hands-on outdoor learning for children aged 5–12. Led by experienced educator Lisa McLeish, each session brings stories, games, crafts, and nature-based exploration—rain or shine. Kids reconnect with the wild and build confidence in a safe, fun environment. More details coming soon.
🪵 Spoon Carving Workshop – Scottish Borders Learn to carve your own wooden spoon from locally-sourced green wood in this hands-on workshop at Faldonside Eco, set in the heart of the Scottish Borders beside the River Tweed. This beginner-friendly green woodworking course takes place in the peaceful woodland at Faldonside Eco and is the perfect […]
Creative Writing in Nature at Faldonside Eco Step away from noise and urgency and into a short wellbeing-focused creative writing session set within the peaceful landscape of the Scottish Borders. Held at Faldonside Eco, this workshop offers a gentle space to slow down, breathe deeply, and let creativity emerge naturally. Guided writing prompts and reflective exercises with […]
Growing sustainable food is about working with nature, not against it. Led by expert gardener Nick Major, this Learning Day explores how small-scale food production can enhance biodiversity, improve soil health and support local communities. Drawing on Nick’s longheld experience developing the organic food garden at our Northwoods partner site, Faldonside Eco, the day blends […]
🌱 Nature-Friendly Gardening: An Introduction (half-day workshop) Learn the Foundations of Permaculture Gardening in the Scottish Borders Join us on Friday 26th June 2026, from 9am–1pm, for a hands-on, half-day workshop that introduces the principles and practice of nature-friendly gardening — ideal for beginners, growers, or anyone looking to cultivate a more sustainable approach to […]
🌿 Join us for a relaxed, inspiring guided tour through a family-run rewilding site in the heart of the Scottish Borders, where nature leads the way. At Faldonside Eco, you’ll explore evolving wildflower meadows, a productive market garden, and thoughtfully integrated sustainable energy systems, all woven into a living landscape shaped by care, patience, and […]
Forest School Summer Holiday Club – Register Your Interest! Delivered by The Green Adventure Looking for a fun, active, and nature-filled way to keep your child engaged this summer? Join our Forest School Summer Holiday Club at Faldonside Eco, where children can climb trees, build, explore, and learn through outdoor adventure in a safe, supportive […]
