The Ecology Centre

*News* We have been selected by BigGive.org to take part in their small charity 2026 fundraising campaign. This will open on Monday the 22nd until the 29th of June (Next week).

We understand money is tight for everyone at the moment but every penny donated will go towards the running of the centre to continue our great work for the local community and beyond.

We are also being championed by the Postcode Lottery, meaning they will match fund any donations which are pledged next week, essentially doubling donations!!!!

We will post the link this Monday at midday and if you can, we really appreciate your support.

Just a wee reminder our mini tool sale is happening this Sunday.......the scaled back event will be a great opportunity to pick up tools at a bargain price, hope to see you here! 🛠🔧🪛🪚

🌍Sustainability Workshop: Thursday 18th June 5pm - 7pm at The Ecology Centre🌍

Living with Eco Anxiety and Fostering Active Hope

This workshop will be based on the book: Active Hope by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone. We will be introducing the ideas in the book and working through some group exercises together. Our gratitude, grief, interconnection and hope for the future will be explored.

Booking essential - follow the link below to our website or visit the events section of our website.

Living with Eco Anxiety and fostering Active Hope | The Ecology Centre This workshop will focus on the challenges of living with anxiety around the climate and biodiversity crises. We will be doing some group exercises from Joanna Macey and Chris Johnstone's book "Active Hope: How to face the mess we're in with unexpected resilience and creative power"

Still time to Apply - Closes this Sunday at Midnight

🌿We're Hiring - Part time Education Officer - Closing D🌿We're Hiring - Part time Education Officer - Closing Date 14th June🌿

We are hiring a 1 year fixed term part-time (21 hours per week) Education Officer to join our small and supportive team at The Ecology Centre.

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, compassionate, and confident in working outdoors with a wide range of people—particularly young people and adults with additional support needs. The role is based at our beautiful, purpose-built Centre on the banks of Kinghorn Loch.🌿

As Education Officer, you’ll plan and deliver engaging, hands-on environmental education sessions that make a real difference to the lives of individuals and the wider community. You’ll be working alongside people from a range of backgrounds, engaging and connecting them with nature in meaningful and life enhancing ways.

For more information and details on how to apply please visit the job section of our website- https://www.theecologycentre.org/jobs/education-officer

Please Share this opporutnity to help us reach as many people as possible.

Attention! We have decided to hold a mini tool sale in light of us having a surplus of tools around the centre at the moment......this won't be a full-scale event like our usual big sales but more of a scaled back pop-up shop type vibe. Perfect opportunity to get what you need for Summer and great for those that missed the last one! It'll be held on Sunday the 21st of June betweeen 10am and 2pm, hope to see you there 🪚🔧🪛⚙️🗜🔩

A pair of keys have been found outside our building and handed in to the office....looks like they are for a motorbike. Please get in touch if they are yours. Thanks TEC.

🌿We're Hiring - Part time Education Officer - Closing Date 14th June🌿

We are hiring a 1 year fixed term part-time Education Officer to join our small and supportive team at The Ecology Centre.

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, compassionate, and confident in working outdoors with a wide range of people—particularly young people and adults with additional support needs. The role is based at our beautiful, purpose-built Centre on the banks of Kinghorn Loch.🌿

As Education Officer, you’ll plan and deliver engaging, hands-on environmental education sessions that make a real difference to the lives of individuals and the wider community. You’ll be working alongside people from a range of backgrounds, engaging and connecting them with nature in meaningful and life enhancing ways.

For more information and details on how to apply please visit the job section of our website- https://www.theecologycentre.org/jobs/education-officer

Please Share this opporutnity to help us reach as many people as possible.

*Cafe Volunteers Wanted* We are currently looking for cafe volunteers to help us over the next few months as we approach Summer. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone to learn how a small, busy cafe operates and to build their experience and confidence going forward. Ideal for anyone looking to add to their CV, gain work experience or just help out a small charity for a while! Please send you CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Community Mending Sessions 👖👗Tomorrow evening (Thursday 14th May) at The Ecology Centre from 6pm - 8pm

After the success of our mending sustainability workshop we are now offering monthly community mending sessions at The Ecology Centre. These sessions are free (donations always welcome). Advice, materials, sewing machine provided.

No booking required - just come along with an item of clothing you would like to learn how to mend/alter.

Dates: Second Thursday of every month from 6 - 8pm
Upcoming dates:

Thursday 14th May
Thursday 11th June

Any questions just email Liz on [email protected]

Please share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested

We are running two free nature events at River Park in Leven on behalf of the Green Action Trust for the Leven Programme. If you or someone you know might enjoy getting outdoors and connecting with nature there are spaces left.

Discover Wildlife Tracks and Clues - 5th May
A relaxed, guided walk where participants become nature detectives - learning how to spot tracks, droppings, and other signs to uncover what wildlife is living in the park.
Secure your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985734072064?aff=oddtdtcreator
Find and Forage Elderflowers - 25th May
A gentle foraging session where participants will learn how to safely identify and harvest elderflowers and take home what they find along with a simple cordial recipe.
Secure your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985795692372?aff=oddtdtcreator

Both sessions are:
Free and open to all ages
Delivered at a relaxed pace with regular stops
A great way to build confidence outdoors and learn something new