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 🌊🌱

🌟 Calling all #PrimarySchools in & around Glasgow 🌟 Our 5-week #OutToPlay residencies are available to book for Oct-Nov '25! Delivered by Drama Artists in school playgrounds, #OutToPlay uses Drama & Storytelling to bring #LearningForSustainability to life 🌱🎒

Happy #VolunteerWeek! 🌟 Huge thanks to our amazing Pollok Community Orchard volunteers - from planting & mulching to baking & watering in possibly Scotland’s sunniest May 💪🌞 We couldn't do it without you! THANK YOU 🙌 Want to join? Email: [email protected]

We're delighted to be back at the wonderful Bonhill Primary today 🌟 As part of the school’s yearly Outdoor Day, P1-P4 pupils are participating in storytelling & drama activities exploring themes of Eco Action & Biodiversity 📣🌱 Thank you so much for having us!

We’re looking forward to welcoming primary #HTs, #DHTs, #EcoCoordinators & other teaching staff interested in finding out more about our #OutToPlay programme to our FREE online info sessions on 05/06 🌱🎭 To book >> 12.15-12.45pm: forms.gle/vahaiLrQjjED... 3.15-3.45pm: forms.gle/yuHCZEcKuY3C...

Let’s Go…#OutToPlay at St Oswald's Secondary School in Glasgow! In week 1 of their residency, learners join Nature Detective Alice Donnelly to create their very own Nature Guardians & explore the school’s outdoor space, using this wonderful sensory map 👇🦋💚

We were delighted to be at Chirnsyde Primary in Glasgow last week, to launch the school's second #OutToPlay residency! 💚 Led by Drama Artist Alice Donnelly, pupils & teachers will explore #SDGs & #LfS through drama, storytelling & imaginative learning & play this May-June 🌱🎒

We loved yesterday’s #CPD session at Blairdardie Primary, to launch the school's 5-week #OutToPlay residency 🌱🎒 A big THANK YOU to all participating staff, for your enthusiasm & creativity ☀️ We can't wait to go #OutToPlay with you & your classes soon!

Our latest newsletter for Spring 2025 is now OUT! Take a peek for #OutdoorClassroomDay tips and loads of other useful info, plus our upcoming programme! 🌱 Read 👉🏼 shorturl.at/N98dx

We were delighted to be St Oswald's Secondary yesterday, to launch the school’s 5-week #OutToPlay residency! Supported by Drama Artist Alice, learners will explore nature & environment topics through outdoor drama, storytelling & creative sensory play. We can’t wait to get started 🌱🎒

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We’re really proud to share our end-of-year report 2024-25 💚 This year, we’re grateful to have engaged with 5,697 beneficiaries, working together on vibrant, creative projects that inspire wonder, curiosity & care for nature 🌱 To read the full report >> ecodrama.co.uk/celebrating-...

We’re Hiring! Eco Drama is looking for a Freelance Volunteer & Events Coordinator to help grow our Pollok Grows Together project🌳 🔗 Read the full job description & apply: ecodrama.co.uk/were-hiring-... 📩 Deadline: 7 April 2025

Happy World Book Day to all lovers of books & stories – including us, especially if they’re nature-themed! You can find 8 of our favourites from across the world in our latest resource pack ‘Nature Stories for Children’ 🌱☀️💚 Find out more & order at: ow.ly/GTPX50VbXuo

‘It felt so special to plant trees that will hopefully be here long after we've left!’ Wishing pupils & staff of our 26 x #ForgottenOrchard schools many moments of joy, connection & calm in their orchards – seeing their apple trees bud, blossom & fruit for lots of years to come 💚

"If you seek treasure, you must dig where you stand." ⛏️✨ In Pollok, the community did just that, planting an orchard and sowing hope for the future. 🍏🌳 David Hughes shares a powerful reflection on the wisdom of old tales and community action: ecodrama.co.uk/diggi...