Time to get outdoors for some fresh air and fun! There's something here for everyone!
All our activities are free but booking for live activities is essential due to COVID-19 government guidelines as we have limited spaces available.
Programme
8
May
available from today until the end of the week
Collect & Investigate
Dundee Science Centre
Explore the world around you with some fun activities designed to learn more about flowers, trees, and natural materials.
8
May
10.30 - 11.30 am
Climate & Pollinator Walk
Bonnie Dundee - It's Your Neighbourhood
Join a walk around the City centre and learn about gardening, climate change, pollinators and discuss the health and wellbeing effect of engaging with nature.
Start: outside Dundee Science Centre
8
May
10am - 3pm
Dr Bike Service
Dundee Cycle Hub
Book now to get your FREE complimentary bike safety check and mini service performed by our Velotech qualified mechanics!
Ninewells, near the entrance (Bike storage)
8
May
11am - 2pm
Seed/Plant Swap & GrowYourOwn
Gate Church Carbon Saving Project
Grow your own veg! Learn how to get started. No outdoor space needed there's lots you can do inside. Seeds & seedlings to give away. If you have any spares bring them along to pass on.
For more information click here
Community Fridge, Millers Wynd, Dundee DD1 4JF
9
May
available from today until the end of the week
Collect & Investigate
Dundee Science Centre
Explore the world around you with some fun activities designed to learn more about flowers, trees, and natural materials.
9
May
10.30am - 12pm
Beach Clean
TCV Dundee
Join our beach clean at Broughty Ferry! Fresh air, good deeds and fun. Please bring your own gloves. Bags and litter pickers provided.
Broughty Ferry Beach
10
May
10am - 1pm
Arboretum Litter Pick
Ninewells Community Garden
Join us for a littler pick around the arboretum.
Meet us at Ninewells Community Garden! Bring your own gloves.
10
May
10 am - 2pm
Plant Swap Shop
V&A Dundee and Ninewells Community Garden
Green up your garden (or livingroom) with some fresh plants. Alternatively, bring some plants you want to share with others and help spread the green-fingered love!
V&A Dundee Community Garden, Slessor Gardens
10
May
10am - 3.30pm
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FREE Entry: Botanic Gardens
University of Dundee Botanic Gardens
Enjoy walking around the botanic garden and exploring the self guided trails and interactive activities: Fairy & Easter Stone Pebble Trails
10
May
11 am
Live Online Tour Stobsmuir Park (Swannie Ponds)
Community Health Team
Join us for a live online tour of Stobsmuir Park (Swannie Ponds)
10
May
available from today until the end of the week
Online Animal Spotting
Dundee Science Centre
There are nature-based webcams all over the world! From zoos to nature reserves to puppy day-care... Join in and have some fun engaging with nature.
10
May
2 - 3pm
Guided Natural History Walk
Dundee Countryside Ranger Service
A stroll around the paths of Dundee's most iconic greenspace, looking at the nature and history of the site.
Meet: The Law
10
May
6 - 6.45pm
Circuits
ParkLives
Join us for 45 mins circuits in the park. Suitable for all abilities, age 18+
Please bring your own mat and book via the Eventbrite website from 8th May 6pm, 28 spaces available
Lochee Park
10
May
7pm
Coastal Environments
TCV North Ayrshire
A look at the various coastal environments that can be seen not only on our doorstep, but also around the world. From rocky shores to coral reefs, this allows for a deep-dive into the ecology of environments and how these differ and interact with one another.
11
May
10 - 10.45am
Introduction to Kitchen Sprouts
TCV Dundee
Learn to sprout your own kitchen greens with TCV. Enjoy growing mung beans and garlic shoots!
11
May
10am - 3.30pm
FREE Entry: Botanic Gardens
University of Dundee Botanic Gardens
Enjoy walking around the botanic garden and exploring the self guided trails and interactive activities: Fairy & Easter Stone Pebble Trails
11
May
11am
Live Online Tour - Whitfield Green
Community Health Team
Join us for a live online tour of Whitfield Green
11
May
6.15- 7pm
Kettlercise
ParkLives
Join us for 45 mins Kettlercise in the park. Suitable for all abilities, age 18+
Book via the Eventbrite website from 9th May 6pm. 28 spaces available
Dawson Park
11
May
7.30 - 8.30 pm
Climate & Pollinator Walk
Bonnie Dundee - It's Your Neighbourhood
Join a walk around the City centre. Learn about gardening, climate change, pollinators and discuss the health and wellbeing effect of engaging with nature.
Start: outside Dundee Science Centre
11
May
available from today
Green Health Week Home Kits
Dundee Science Centre
Herb garden kit bags - Indoor plants bring a range of health benefits, have a go at growing your own herb garden and learn about the uses of these plants!
Unfortunately all kits have been allocated. Have a look below at our home activities
12
May
10am
Online
Rocky Shores
TCV Ayrshire
In-depth beginner’s guide to the plants and animals which can be found down on your local rocky shores. An overview of the different species and their interactions with their surrounding environments.
12
May
10am - 3.30pm
FREE Entry: Botanic Gardens
University of Dundee Botanic Gardens
Enjoy walking around the botanic garden and exploring the self guided trails and interactive activities: Fairy & Easter Stone Pebble Trails
12
May
10.30 - 11.30am
Waterfront Architecture Tour
V&A Dundee
Blow the cobwebs away with a bright and breezy tour of Dundee’s central waterfront, taking in RRS Discovery, V&A Dundee, Slessor Gardens and Waterfront Place. Learn about the V&A's astonishing architecture, how “green” the museum actually is and how the city’s newest attraction fits within – and responds to – it’s environment!
12
May
11am
Live Online Tour - Balgay and Lochee Parks
Community Health Team
Join us for a live online tour of Balgay and Lochee Parks
12
May
1 - 1.45pm
Pilates/Yoga
ParkLives
Join us for 30 mins Pilates & 15 mins yoga in the park. Suitable for all abilities, age 18+
Please bring your own mat and book via the Eventbrite website from Monday 10th May 6pm
Baxter Park
12
May
6 - 6.45pm
Tabata
ParkLives
Join us for 45 mins Tabata in the park. Suitable for all abilities, age 18+
Please bring your own mat and book via the Eventbrite website from Monday 10th May 6pm
Baxter Park
12
May
6.45 - 8pm
Urban Health Walk & free tea/coffee
Serendipities
An evening sunset wander through town centre, appreciating some of oor architecture, buildings and places, and urban artwork along the way. Spaces are limited to 13 at no cost, but donations towards future events are welcome.
Serendipities, 12 Union Street
For more info visit Facebook
12
May
7 - 8pm
Online Biodiversity Workshop with Kevin Frediani
Gate Church Carbon Saving Project & University of Dundee Botanic Garden
Join us for an interactive workshop on all things Biodiversity! What is it and why is it so important? Kevin Frediani from the Botanics will be telling us all about their Rewilding Dundee project and giving us some tips and tricks on what we can all do to help in our own greenspaces.
13
May
10am - 3.30pm
FREE Entry: Botanic Gardens
University of Dundee Botanic Gardens
Enjoy walking around the botanic garden and exploring the self guided trails and interactive activities: Fairy & Easter Stone Pebble Trails
12
May
available from today
Green Health Week Home Kits
Dundee Science Centre
Herb garden kit bags - Indoor plants bring a range of health benefits, have a go at growing your own herb garden and learn about the uses of these plants!
Unfortunately all kits have been allocated. Have a look below at our home activities
13
May
10.30am - 2.30pm
Plant Sale
SAMH & Broughty Ferry in Bloom
Swing by and get some perennial and annual plants.
Community Garden, Dawson Park
13
May
11am - 12pm
Templeton Woods Awe Walk
TCV Dundee
With a focus on reflective awareness of the natural world around you, awe walks been shown to improve mental wellbeing. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of spring with us on an mindful walk around Templeton Woods.
Free, but booking is essential
Meet us: Templeton Woods (at the Visitor Centre)
13
May
11am
Live Online Tour Dudhope Park
Community Health Team
Join us for a live online tour of Dudhope Park
13
May
2 - 3pm
Guided Camperdown Tree Walk
Dundee Countryside Ranger Service
A guided walk to the trees of Camperdown
Meet us: Templeton Woods (at the Visitor Centre)
13
May
2 - 3pm
Beginners Bird ID
TCV North Ayrshire
Is it a Bird, is it a Plane...? No, it is a Bird. A beginner's guide to identifying Birds. Whether it's in your back garden or at a local park. This will be a simple and effective way of getting you started on your Bird ID journey.
13
May
available from today
Green Health Week Home Kits
Dundee Science Centre
Herb garden kit bags - Indoor plants bring a range of health benefits, have a go at growing your own herb garden and learn about the uses of these plants!
Unfortunately all kits have been allocated. Have a look below at our home activities
14
May
10am - 3.30pm
FREE Entry: Botanic Gardens
University of Dundee Botanic Gardens
Enjoy walking around the botanic garden and exploring the self guided trails and interactive activities: Fairy & Easter Stone Pebble Trails
14
May
available from today until the end of the week
Citizen Science
Dundee Science Centre
You can get involved in Citizens Science! How? Join the session to find out! Citizen Science is a great way to engage with science in everyday life.
14
May
all day
DIY Strawberry Plant Hanger
TCV Dundee
Build your own DIY strawberry hanger with TCV. Suitable for placing indoors or out.
14
May
1 - 4pm
Arboretum Litter Pick
Ninewells Community Garden
Come and find us at our secreat haven below Ninewells Hospital and join us for a littler pick around the arboretum.
14
May
10am - 4.30pm
Pay What You Want Plant Sale
Serendipities
Come visit our social change café, Serendipities, to view our home-grown plants available for sale including cactuses, marigolds, herbs, spider plants and more. All are pay what you want. Sales help fund out Growing Places project.
Serendipities, 12 Union Street
14
May
11am
Live Online Tour Riverside Nature Trail or Dighty (TBA)
Community Health Team
Join us for a live online tour of Riverside Nature Trail or the Dighty
14
May
6.30 - 7.15pm
Yoga
ParkLives
Join us for 45 mins yoga in the park. Suitable for all abilities, age 18+
Please bring your own mat and book via the Eventbrite website from 12th May 6pm
Baxter Park
15
May
available from today until the end of the week
Grounded in Nature
Dundee Science Centre
Learn about calming mental health activities, different breathing techniques and how these affect your nervous system.
15
May
9.30am
Coastal Birds
TCV North Ayrshire
Basic beginner’s guide to coastal birds with an array of birds which might be familiar or have heard about from the locals! Learn the differences in appearance so you can spot birds next time you’re walking on the coast.
15
May
10am - 2pm
ReDiscover Dundee Taster
ReDiscover Dundee
Cycling is for everyone! Come and try one of our eTrikes for free! Tree wheels, stable, electric boost - what's not to like? Book for your free taster session!
Dawson Park
15
May
10am - 3pm
Dr Bike Session
Dundee Cycle Hub
Book now to get your FREE complimentary bike safety check and mini service performed by our Velotech qualified mechanics!
Community Fridge, Millers Wynd DD1 4JF
15
May
10am - 3.30pm
FREE Entry: Botanic Gardens
University of Dundee Botanic Gardens
Enjoy walking around the botanic garden and exploring the self guided trails and interactive activities: Fairy & Easter Stone Pebble Trails
15
May
2 - 3pm
Climate & Pollinator Walk
Bonnie Dundee - It's Your Neighbourhood
Join a walk around the City centre and learn about gardening, climate change, pollinators and discuss the health and wellbeing effect of engaging with nature.
Start: outside Dundee Science Centre
15
May
6 - 7.30pm
Flammkuchen
Serendipities
Enjoy the outdoors with some homemade flammkuchen, a thin pizza type dish! 2 Flavours available. Join us in our outdoor seating area or take it with you to enjoy in nearby parks.
We are trialling this out as new monthly evening at Serendipities. Pay what you can, suggested amount is £8. To avoid food waste, pre-ordering necessary.
Serendipities, 12 Union Street
16
May
available from today until the end of the week
Active in Nature
Dundee Science Centre
Why does your heart beat faster after exercising? Why do you get short of breath? Why do your muscles get tired? Find out how exercise affects your body!
More fun all week long
all week
Green Health Week Treasure Hunt
Dundee Green Health Partnership
Go on our treasure hunt and find 10 hidden wooden circles and decipher their hidden message
all stations
across Dundee
Unlock Fee Waived: eBike Hires
Embark Dundee powered by Ride On
Our ‘Pay As You Go plan’ will have the unlock fee waived allowing you to explore the city with a clean, safe and healthy
mobility solution whilst saving £1.20 per trip!
Simply sign up at one of our stations and go!
various days all week
all
week
Football Skill Set Challenge - Step-over Bounce Pass (Targets)
Dundee United Community Trust
Checkout our skill set challenge visuals recorded from DUCT staff! Repeat what you see and show us what you've got! Send us your completed skill video and we will post it on our social media platforms!
Send your video to: Danielle.geekie@dundeeunitedct.co.uk
all
week
Tree Hugging and Wish Making
Broughty Ferry in Bloom
Permission will be given to hug a tree. It could be a specially signed one or one which appeals to you.
There will also be another tree where you can attach your wish written on a label to one of its branches.
Dawson Park & Barnhill Rock Garden
all
week
Free Sunflower Seeds Giveaway
University of Dundee Botanic Gardens
Rewilding Dundee:
Free sunflowers to visitors to Botanic Garden to help them engage in rewilding and encourage active gardening for wildlife & their health
all
week
Painted Easter Stone Trail
Botanic Gardens
Find our pebbles, bring and place your own with positive joy and hope messages for others to find. Add your painted stone to the end of the ‘Covid Caterpillar’ along the entrance path to the garden and spread some joy around by painting and drawing pictures of positive messages on stones.
all
week
Fairy Door Trail
Botanic Gardens
A window into the world of plants, animals and their habitats through 30 magical doors placed around the garden. Encouraging children of all ages to explore the botanical collections by local artist Gill Hastie. The trail takes you ‘someplace else’ and rewards your exploration by finding the hidden treasures of the plant world in a fun engaging way.
all
week
Bird watching
Ninewells Community Garden
Take some time for yourself and join us for a self-directed birdwatch at the birdwatching area at the garden, Bird ID information available.
all
week
Plant Sale
Ninewells Community Garden
Plants available for a donation to the garden.
Simply swing by, open 24/7.
all
week
Green Health Week Walking Challenge
Dundee United Community Trust
Record your steps and let us know how much you've walked so we can find out where we walked to together!
Send daily steps to Danielle.geekie@dundeeunitedct.co.uk to take part!
all
week
Are you an unpaid carer?
Dundee Carers Centre
We have some activities just for you! Visit our website or message us via Facebook
Green Health Week Challenge (pdf)
We offer practical and emotional support, information and advice for all unpaid carers of all ages and disabled people.
To speak to us call 01382 200422, 9am-4.45pm (Mon-Fri)
Come and see D&A College's Mural
D&A College students created individual watercolour and ink illustrations representing their experience of the pandemic. The illustrations are contained within house shapes representing the 'stay at home' nature of lockdown and the uniqueness of each person's experience. The house shaped paintings combine abstract expressiveness and figurative elements, literally depicting objects which became personally symbolic of lockdown. The mural symbolises lockdown narrowing our lives down to our homes... but although we were separated everyone was affected and experienced their own narrative.
| Saturday 8 May | 10am - 3pm | Magdalen Green |
| Sunday 9 May | 10am - 3pm | Broughty Ferry Beach (near Castle) |
| Monday 10 May | 10am - 4pm | Lochee Park |
| Tuesday 11 May | 10am - 4pm | Whitfield Green |
| Wednesday 12 May | 11am - 3pm | Baxter Park |
| Thursday 13 May | 10am - 4pm | Dawson Park |
| Friday 14 May | 10am - 4pm | Castle Green (Broughty Ferry) |
| Saturday 15 May | 10am - 4pm | Dudhope Park |
| Sunday 16 May | 10am - 4pm | Camperdown Park |
Learn about green stuff & outdoor fun
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Abertay University experts in computer games design, sport and exercise, counselling, biology and environmental science share a conversation exploring green health from their personal and professional perspectives.
Try local walks, outdoor gyms, & activities
Green Health Calendar
Health Walks
Global Trail
Literary Trail
Womans Trail
Architectural Trail
Camperdown Park Trail
99 Things to see and do in Dundee
Railway Heritage Trail
Dundee heritage Walk
Open / Close Street Art Trails
GOGA Tayside Family Fun Activity Pack
Dundee Cycle Map
Outdoor Gyms
Let's make some stuff & get involved in citizen science!
Make a bee hotel
Make a Hedgehog Home
Make a Bat Box
Make a Wild Patch
Attract Bumblebees
Attract Butterflies
Create a vertical garden
Make a Bird Feeder
How to compost
Make a Seedbomb
Build a Bug Mansion
Citizen Science Projects
Competition Time!
Wildlife Photography Competition
Video competition: Waterwall in Motion
International Tree drawing competition
2021 ShinHan Postcard Art Contest
Photography 4 Humanity
Kids WildArt Copmetition
RHS Photographic Competition
Red Bull Illume Image Quest 2021
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Amazing Animals Sticker Design Contest
2021 Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Student Contest
Oceans Design Competition 2021
Pixarra's “Nature” Digital Art Contest
Did you enjoy the fresh air?
Green Health Activites take place ever week and are free to join. Get in touch with us today:
If you want to try out a Green Health activity right now, get in touch!
01382 305757
GreenHealth@dvva.scot