Green Health Activities at Western General: Autumn/ Winter 2026
Join Beth, our Nature and Wellbeing Officer, for a range of nature-based activities to support your health and wellbeing.
All activities will be run by Beth unless otherwise stated. If you need additional support to participate, or have any questions, please get in touch: [email protected]
Our timetables below outline the different staff, patient and volunteer activities on offer.
- Who is it for: Anyone in the Western General Hospital: staff, patients or visitors
- What to wear: Dress for the weather and be comfortable!
- Accessibility: If you need additional support to participate, please let us know
| Activity | Dates & time | Location and additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Growing veg, cut flowers and herbs! | Ongoing | New Staff Growing Space, located between the Dialysis Unit and the Inverleith Building: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qpWnZ6nar6A7D2Db7 Portions of raised beds are available for staff teams or individuals to have ownership of. Pop in to help yourself to some fresh salad in the communal areas, marked with a “harvest me” sign! Full guidance and advice can be given – contact [email protected] to discuss. |
| Autumn/ Winter Windowsill Growing: Microseeds | Wednesday 21st October 12-1pm in Wellbeing Wing (staff only) Wednesday 28th October 12-1pm in AFB foyer | Learn how to grow something tasty and nutritious on your windowsill over the coming months. Drop-in format, no need to book. |
| Free Seeds! | Wednesday 14th October, 1:30 – 2:30pm in AFB foyer Friday 30th November, 12 – 1pm in Wellbeing Wing (staff only) | Come to collect some seeds that have either been collected onsite or are left over from the growing space this year. If you have any left-over seeds of your own then please feel free to bring them and do a swap or just donate them – many ‘out of date’ seeds are worth giving a try and could be re-homed. Drop-in format, no need to book. |
| Volunteering for Wildlife | Friday 2nd October Monday 12th October Wednesday 18th September 11am – 2pm Outside Anne Fergusson Building (in foyer if bad weather) | Sign ups required – see Community Volunteer (Wildlife Friendly Garden Volunteering at Western General Hospital) | RSPB Volunteering If you work at WGH and just want to join for a short time (even 10-15 minutes on a break!) then please contact [email protected] |
Beth can also deliver bespoke nature connection activities with your staff or patient groups. An example from this month is a ‘scented scrub’ activity in Medicine for the Elderly wards, where patients can make their own scented skin-care products using oats, muslin cloth and different dried plants including chamomile and rose petals.
Contact Information:
Beth Cochrane, RSPB | Email: [email protected] | Mobile: 07516588271
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, just let one of the staff know and someone will come to the ward and support you
Please contact me directly either in person or by emailing [email protected] and I will do my best to support you.
Yes, most activities will unless specified.
Yes, please do unless it states booking is essential.
No, everything will be explained.