East Lothian Climate Hub

02/06/2026

🌿 FLOW begins this weekend. Celebrating of the role of creativity in climate and nature action.

Every Sunday, Sustaining Dunbar and artist Katie Fowlie will be hosting a programme of creative climate and nature events in Spott Village Hall.

Through workshops, walks, storytelling and artistic exploration, FLOW offers new ways to connect with the landscapes, wildlife and communities around us.

There will be an opportunity for work produced to be displayed at the John Muir's Birthplace Museum later this year.

Whether you're passionate about nature, curious about creativity, or simply looking for a chance to slow down and engage with the world around you, there's something for everyone in this inspiring programme.

🐚 Sunday 7th June 10am-12.00 – Folk, Flora and Fauna Lore
🐚 Sunday 7th June 2-4pm – Mud Balls and Earth Pigments
🐚Sunday 21st June 10am-12.00 & 2-4pm – Plant Photography
Workshop
🐚 Sunday 5th July 10am-12.00 & 2-4pm – From Field to Form
-Nature’s Imprint
🐚 Sunday 12th July 10am-12.00 and 2-4pm -Mosslings Workshop

All activities are free but we will ask permission of participants to use some elements of their work in our exhibition FLOW which will be shown at John Muir’s Birthplace from July to September.

To book your place and for further information please message
Jo McNamara: 07484 210758

02/06/2026

1-7 June is national and a reminder of the action that only happens through the generosity of those giving time, toil and knowledge.
So many of the ELCAN network groups and projects are driven forward by volunteers and East Lothian is all the richer for it. Thank you! 💚🌻

27/05/2026

The Climate Hub recently turned 2 🥳🎂
We reflected on another year’s worth of connections (and some successes) continuing our journey as East Lothian's hub for community climate and nature action. Here's year two in review!

Our second year was more than an opportunity for ELCAN to build on still fresh foundations which a year on are now bearing fruit.

26/05/2026

Meet the Scottish rewilding pioneers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦫
Join our event with Bamff Wildland and Ecotourism at the Haddstock Festival, this weekend.
2-3pm, Saturday 31 May, the Poldrate, Haddington. Free event
A great opportunity to hear from Bamff Wildland (North Perthshire) who are coming to share their journey of bringing nature back to their land and water ways. Hear their vision and have your questions answered.

26/05/2026

Bamff Wildland is home to a pioneering rewilding project, nestled in North Perthshire.
Come to our talk with Bamff Wildland and Ecotourism manager Sophie Ramsay, as part of 2026 to hear about their journey.
📍📅 2pm on Saturday 30 May at the Poldrate, Haddington
Book tickets here:

Bamff Wildland – The Poldrate, Sat 30 May 2026 - Bamff Wildland is nestled in North Perthshire, amongst hills and agricultural landscape. It is also the home to a pioneering rewilding project. Come and hear about their journey of bringing nature back to their land and water ways. Bamff is a small...

24/05/2026

Are your favourite wardrobe items in need of some TLC? 👔👘👠
Join Lil "Low Impact Living" for an afternoon of upskilling and upcyling at their Revolving Wardrobe Check-in. As part of the Hub's Climate Bazaar at Haddstock 2026, LIL will be running repair appointments and drop-in sessions between 12:00 and 15:00 on Saturday 30 May.
Make sure to book in your most loved pre-loved items for 1:1 advice by emailing [email protected]. 📧
Drop in for this and other Climate Bazaar events in Haddington's Trinity Centre, between 11:00am and 15:30pm, Saturday 30 May.

23/05/2026

Sustainable Style with LIL CIC 👕

At the Climate Bazaar, visit Lil CIC’s circular economy stall and discover creative ways to rethink fashion and waste.

Browse upcycled clothing, learn about sustainable fashion, and find out how repairing, reusing and repurposing textiles can help reduce waste and protect the planet.

As part of a full day of Climate Hub activities at Haddstock 2026.
Drop in from 11:00 to 15:30, Saturday 30 May at The Trinity Centre, Haddington.
See the Climate Hub page for more details.

22/05/2026

Haddington Screening (Free Cake) 💚🧁
The Haddington Climate Cafe will be running a special screening of the NEB on Saturday 6th June from 11am - 1pm at John Gray Centre on Haddington's Lodge Street. (Film showing 11.30-12.30) . For further info, email: [email protected]

22/05/2026

🌞Summer workshop: Roots stretched in the green earth. 10am-1pm, 13 June, Penicuik.🌞
Ahead of the Summer solstice, our friends at St James the Less Church Hall in Penicuik are holding a grounding workshop.
Come, explore where you feel strong. Leave feeling grounded and confident in your gifts.
For more details see their Eventbrite page.

A gentle workshop to honour your strength, resilience and energy.

22/05/2026

The theme is Gardens! 🪴🧑‍🌾
One week to go until .
“This year, we are partnering with East Lothian Climate Hub, which means we are able to bring some garden and climate events to the festival" - read Beki Dover, Festival Director's interview in the EL Courier and hear more about the gardening, arts and climate events not to miss this year!

MUSIC, arts, literature and more will fill Haddington over three days later this month.