Join us on Sat 18th July, 12noon-3pm for a fabulous Summer Picnic at Pollok Community Orchard! 💚🍎 🎭 Orchard-themed storytelling 🎨 Drop-in arts & crafts 🐦 Bird food making 😊 Facepainting 🥪 Free picnic food Langton Road, G53 5DP – opposite Pollok Community Centre. Family-friendly & free to attend 🌞

Everyone’s invited to our free, family-friendly Summer Picnic at Pollok Community Orchard! 🍎🌞🧵 📅 Sat 18th July 2026 ⏰ 12noon-3pm 📍 Pollok Community Orchard (Langton Road, G53 5DP - opposite Pollok Community Centre)

‘Lots of knowledge about ASN kids which gave lots of good insightful suggestions into how to adapt activities.’ We loved meeting teachers & support staff from across Glasgow at our pilot #OutToPlay CPD for ASN schools! 🎒🌱🧵

The theme of Saturday’s Pollok Community Orchard volunteer meet-up was weed management. We strimmed/weeded, and cut & placed cardboard mats & mulch around the base of the fruit trees & bushes to... 🧵

What would we do without our wonderful Pollok Community Orchard volunteers? They are fountains of knowledge on all things garden & growing - and put their wisdom into practice to create a beautiful green space for their local Pollok community 🌳🍎🧵

Yesterday, primary teachers from across Glasgow explored nature-led approaches to creativity & how to encourage imagination & dramatic play at our #OutToPlay CPD session 🌱🎭 Thank you to all participants, for your energy & creativity! And to Riverside PS, for hosting us in your wonderful playground 💚

We look forward to welcoming primary school teachers from across Glasgow to our #OutToPlay #CPD session this afternoon! Drama Artist Alice Donnelly will support participants to plan exciting, creative lessons that make the most of playground spaces 🎒🌱 #10YearsOfOutToPlay #100OutToPlayResidencies

Happy 🌟 100th 🌟 #OutToPlay arts-based outdoor learning residency to us! To celebrate this milestone, we’ve taken a moment to look back at some of the fantastic numbers the project has clocked up since 2015 🎭🌱🧵

A very special thank you to children & staff at Glenboig PS (N Lan), who participated in our 🎉 100th 🎉 Out to Play residency! Project sessions explored themes of biodiversity, sustainability & global citizenship through drama, storytelling & creativity, in the school's wonderful outdoor space 🎭🌱🧵

Sun + a Breeze = a perfect day for Pollok Kite Fest! 🪁 We loved crafting blossom puppets, playing drama games & chatting all things apples & orchard with children & their grown-ups, from Pollok & further afield 🍎🌳 Thank you, @villagestories.bsky.social, for having us at your brilliant event 💚

Who else is excited for Pollok Kite Fest this Sunday (24th May)!? 🪁 ☀️ Join drama artist Saffron Gillies for orchard-themed drama games & storytelling & make your own blossom puppet 🌸 + kite flying/making, music & more! Free, on the hill opposite Pollok Community Centre, 1-4pm, all ages welcome 💚

As part of their 5-week #OutToPlay residency, teachers at Glenboig PS (N Lan) are exploring new & different ways to use their school’s outdoor space for creative learning & play, and make outdoor teaching part of their everyday practice 🌱🦄 🎒🧵

This Sunday (24/05), you can find us at the Village Storytelling Centre's fabulous 🪁 Kite Fest 🪁, held just up the hill from Pollok Community Orchard 🌳🍎 Join us for blossom- & apple-themed drama & craft activities – and enjoy kite flying, storytelling & music too. Free, 1-4pm, all ages welcome 💚

This #GlasgowClimateWeek, we’d like to shine a spotlight on our fantastic ✨ Pollok Community Orchard Volunteers ✨! No matter the weather, they weed, water & prune to help the orchard’s fruit trees grow & flourish 🌳🍎 Thank you so much, we couldn’t do it without you!

✨ Calling all Glasgow-based #PrimarySchoolTeachers ✨ To celebrate 10 years of our creative outdoor learning project #OutToPlay, we’re offering 100 *FREE* #OutToPlay CPD places this May & June, hosted at 4 primary schools in the north, east, south & west/centre of the city! 🌱🧵

To celebrate David Attenborough's incredible milestone of 100 years, we're sharing some of his quotes that have hugely inspired us at Eco Drama over the past 19 years to deliver our outdoor learning, planting & creative nature connection projects! 🌱💚✨ #DavidAttenborough100 #EnvironmentalStewardship

We’re delighted to be working with Glenboig Primary School (N Lan) on a 5-week #OutToPlay residency this spring! ☀️ Specially recruited by Eco Warrior Izzi Joss to help her investigate sustainability, biodiversity & citizenship topics… 🔎🧵

‘Stories help you learn to make the world a better place.’ Our theatre shows & creative projects aim to inspire children & their communities to take positive, practical action for the environment. However small…every action counts. And every voice matters 💚🌍💪 #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet

We’re so proud to share our end-of-year report 2025-26 💚 This year, we’re grateful to have engaged with 2,183 children & adults, working together on vibrant, creative projects that inspire wonder, excitement & care for nature🌱 To read the full report >> ecodrama.co.uk/wp-content/u...

On Saturday, our wonderful volunteers, accompanied by teachers whose Glasow-based schools planted orchards in their school grounds in 2025 as part of Eco Drama’s #TheForgottenOrchard project, pruned 18 x apple & pear trees in Pollok Community Orchard ☀️ 🧵

A BIG thank you to everyone who participated in our ‘Community Wassail’ on Sat (28th Feb)! Together, we woke up Pollok Orchard’s fruit trees from their winter slumber, with a wonderful wassailing song, instruments & colourful wands – beautifully created by pupils from Cleeves Primary School 🍎🌟🧵

Everyone’s invited to our family-friendly Winter Wassail! 🍎🌳 📅 Sat 28/02 ⏰ 2-4pm 📍 Pollok Community Centre & Orchard Join Cleeves Primary School pupils on a noisy orchard procession, take part in storytelling and arts & crafts activities - there'll be refreshments too! Free, all welcome 💚

Join Pollok's Community Orchard Wassail! ✨🌳 Celebrate, wake the trees, enjoy crafts & fun! Sat 28 Feb, 2–4pm at Pollok Community Centre & Orchard, Langton Road, G53 5DP FREE! #Pollok #CommunityOrchard #Wassail #FreeEvent #GlasgowEvents

✨ People of Pollok: June ✨ Meet June and her daughter from the Harvest Festival! 🌱 They loved turning dried fruit and cooking items into beautiful creations! “We love crafts. Especially when you use natural ingredients… it gives kids a new perspective." 👉 Read more: 🔗 https://ow.ly/rfCh50XZGOf

This Sat (31/01), you can find us at Friends of Crookston Castle’s community Crafts & Fun Day! Inspired by the winter season & Pollok’s Community Orchard, create your own musical Tree Hanging using natural & craft materials. 11am-2pm, all welcome 🌳💚🧵

✨ People of Pollok: Filip ✨ Meet one of our dedicated volunteers Filip, who enjoys pickling, looking after the orchard and supporting the community. 👉 Read his story: 🔗 https://ow.ly/XoU450XZGnQ Keen to get involved? Find out more at: https://ow.ly/sbU350XZGnR

✨ People of Pollok: Natasha ✨ Natasha shares why community matters: “Community to me is the heart and the soul of where you live… It’s like fresh air; you have to have it.” 👉 Read her full story: 🔗 https://ecodrama.co.uk/people-of-pollok/

As the end of 2025 approaches, we’re feeling grateful for a year filled with community-spirit, joy, adventure & creativity 💚 Sending you our warmest wishes for a wonderful Festive Break! 🌟

This Christmas, nurture Eco Drama’s work! 🌱 Your support helps us deliver drama projects in Glasgow schools and connect communities with nature. 🎁 Any donation makes a difference. Donate: https://ecodrama.co.uk/about/support-us/#donate#donateThank you! 💚

A huge thank you to the amazing team at @WilliamGrant & Sons for raising £632 for Eco Drama with Foundation match funding! Your support helps bring creative outdoor learning to children and families in Glasgow! 🌍❤️ #EcoDrama #ThankYou

A big WELL DONE to these staff super stars at St Kevin’s Primary (North Lan), who've completed their 5-week #OutToPlay residency! 🌟 Thank you for your enthusiasm, curiosity & dedication to the project. We've loved working with you & wish you well on your arts-based outdoor learning journey 🌱🎒

Thank you so much to St Paul’s (Shettleston) PS in Glasgow, for participating in a 5-week ‘Wonderfully Wild’ #OutToPlay residency! Led by Drama Artist Alice Donnelly, pupils & staff explored themes of Water, Biodiversity & Climate Action through outdoor drama, storytelling & arts activities 🌱📣💚

Have you heard of Green Friday? 🌿 Instead of Black Friday, let’s embrace a movement that prioritises people and the planet. 🌱✨ Join us in raising awareness & learn more: https://ow.ly/LVBK50XyHhn 💚 & if you'd like to support our charitable work instead 💚 https://ow.ly/r6xv50XyHho

🍎✨ A magical day at the Pollok Community Harvest Festival! We celebrated our orchard’s first year with music, storytelling, crafts, apple tasting, and an amazing showcase from Cleeves Primary pupils. Warm food, big smiles, & a whole lot of community spirit! Thanks to Eoin Carey 📷

Enjoyed the Glasgow Community Climate Action Network event at Civic House yesterday. Lots of inspiring projects: GCVS on effective climate fundraising / comms, the GALLANT citizen-science project & CommuniMap app for local nature observations, and Step Up to Net Zero support for SMEs 🌱

🥗 Free Food from Dig In Govan at Pollok Harvest Fest this weekend, thanks to Wheatley Homes for sponsoring! Enjoy delicious, healthy dishes & warm drinks 🌿 📅 Sat 22 Nov 🕛 12–3:30pm 📍 Pollok Community Centre, G53 5DP 💚 Need help attending? Reach out: [email protected]

🌱 Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce we've been awarded a grant from the Volunteering Support Fund from Impact Funding Partners the Scottish Government! This funding will help us grow our volunteer group, host community events, and develop Pollok’s community orchard.💚

💃 Will ye be dancin' at Pollok Harvest Festival?! 🎶🎻 FREE for families! 📅 Sat 22 Nov, 12-3:30pm (Ceilidh 2-3) 📍 Pollok Community Centre, G53 5DP. #WhatsOnInGlasgow #KidsGlasgow #EcoDrama #FreeEvent #CommunityEvent #Storytelling #Festival

A free family festival in Pollok! 🌿 Join us for music, food, crafts, storytelling & apple pressing 🍎 📅 Sat 22 Nov | 🕛 12–3.30pm 📍 Pollok Community Centre 💚 Everyone welcome! #PollokHarvestFestival #EcoDrama #GlasgowEvents #FamilyFun @whatsonglasgow.bsky.social @scvo.scot @glasgowcvs.bsky.social

Let’s go…#OutToPlay! We’re delighted to be working with St Paul’s (Shettleston) & St Kevin’s Primary Schools this autumn 🍂 In wks 1 & 2 of their #OutdoorLearning residencies, classes explore(d) themes of climate action & water conservation 💧📣💚 #OutToPlay #TodayAndEveryDay

We’ve loved going #OutToPlay with @auchengrayblackmnt.bsky.social 💚 Led by Izzi Joss as ‘Granny Wonder’, pupils & staff explored the Wonders of Water, Fruitful Forests & Bountiful Biodiversity through outdoor, drama-based games, stories & creative activities 🌊🌳🦄

Would you look at this beauty 🍎🌟 Pollok Community Orchard's first treasure! A big THANK YOU to the wonderful orchard volunteers for looking after the fruit trees & bushes with so much care & enthusiasm – we really would be lost without you 💚 #ScotClimateWeek

🌟 Booking now for Autumn 25 🌟 Our outdoor, practical #OutToPlay CPD session for #PrimarySchools in Greater Glasgow, offers up to 25 teachers & support staff creative ideas & learning techniques to embed drama & storytelling within #OutdoorLearning 🌱🎒 ow.ly/14iA50WV5f1

This Sunday (14 Sept), you can find us at the fabulous Cycle Arts Festival, Renfrewshire! 🌟 Join Drama Artist Roisin for ‘Harvest Stories’ (2pm & 3.30pm) to explore all things orchard & home-grown food, through magical storytelling & exciting drama games. Free, all welcome 🍎🍏

☀️ WELCOME BACK ☀️ to children, teachers & nursery staff across Scotland! We hope you had a wonderful summer & we can't wait to spend time outdoors with you this school year 🌱💚🧵 #LetsGoOutToPlay

Case studies mentioned were Acting on Climate led by Dr Rachel Turner-King and Dr Bobby Smith and colleagues, and the work of @ecodrama.bsky.social - two great examples of engaging children in nature and climate through the arts.

Would you like to help make a positive difference to a small charity with big ambitions? We’re seeking trustees with experience in HR, finance, or marketing – plus a Chair with senior leadership skills. Apply by 31 Aug 🌍 Find out more / apply 👉 ecodrama.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Wishing pupils & school staff teams across Scotland a wonderful Summer Break! We're looking forward to new & continued creative outdoor adventures with you in the new school year 💚🌱

Eco Drama were thrilled to be a Finalist in the Climate Impact category at the #ScotCharityAwards. The recognition of our work & impact feels wonderful. Congratulations to our community volunteers, Trustees, Staff Team & the Children, Teachers, Schools & Nurseries we work with!

Thank you so much to St Oswald's ALN Secondary School in Glasgow for participating in a 5-week #OutToPlay residency! Led by Nature Detective Alice Donnelly, young people & staff explored themes of Water, Trees & Eco Action through outdoor, sensory-based activities, drama & storytelling 🌊🌱