Volunteers Clean Up Edinburgh's Water of Leith

Picture this. Volunteers waiting through the water of leaf in Edinburgh, pulling out debris

while chatting and laughing. It's all part of the water of leaf conservation trust.

Scotland's first river charity, founded back in 1988. This 24 mile waterway starts in the

Pintland Hills, snakes through the city, and empties into the Firth of Fourth, at leaf.

The rivers got deep roots, powering over 70 mils for paper, cloth, and flower in its

Tade. Now it's a hot spot for wildlife like otters, kingfisher's, herons, trout, wild

garlic, and orchids. Folks can hike or bike the 13 mile walkway to soak it all in.

I saw the crew buzzing with energy, sipping hot drinks from their van, clearly loving the

teamwork. Their hands on cleanup shows real community spirit, and locals appreciate how it keeps

the river thriving. The trust rallies around 400 volunteers for conservation projects.

Teachers outdoor lessons to 2,000 school kids and 1300. Community members each year,

and runs a visitor center packed with exhibits, a cafe, classrooms, and workshops.

They partner with Edinburgh Council, backed by eight trustees and eight staff,

turning awareness into action that benefits everyone who uses this. Urban gym, that wraps Edinburgh

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