A new Scout hall is getting greener thanks to the teamwork of young people and their families.
Members of the 4th Fife (Cardenden) Scout Group gathered on Friday, November 14, to plant a mixed native hedgerow around their new hall on Orebank Road.
The community effort saw Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts working alongside parents, carers, and volunteers to dig in and establish the hedge, which will form a natural boundary for the hall’s grounds.
Paula Ramsay, who helped with the planting alongside her son Jacob, a member of the group’s Beavers section said: "It was really good to see all the Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts working together as a team.
"We really enjoyed the morning, Jacob put the trees in the ground, and I put the dirt on top, so we got very muddy."
The hedge, made up of mixed native saplings, will not only mark the edge of the property but also support biodiversity.
The hedgerow is expected to benefit wildlife by providing food, shelter, and nesting sites through its seasonal flowers and berries.
The saplings were funded by Foundation Scotland’s Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund and were provided by The Woodland Trust and Glenmore Nursery.
Rosemary Wallace, the scout group treasurer, said: "We are very proud of the fact that our hedging is noted on the Fife Climate Forest Map."
The Fife Climate Forest is part of the Climate Action Fife project, which aims to protect and expand tree cover across the region.
Its vision is 'Connect, Grow, Thrive'.
The new Scout hall, which officially opened in May, has already become a central hub for Cardenden.
The building includes eco-friendly features such as solar roof panels, low-cost lighting, and a heat pump.
It serves as the headquarters for the 4th Fife (Cardenden) Scout Group and is also used for local group bookings and private parties.
A parent helper who attended the planting day said: "I love that we can come together at the hall to work with the Scouts on the hedge planting.
"The kids have had loads of fun taking part but it’s also teaching them about nature and their local environment, and they’ll be able to see the hedge grow over the years to come."
Moira Lamerton, whose children Leo and Danielle are Scouts, joined the event with her youngest child, Jade.
Mrs Lamerton said: "All the Scout leaders and other volunteers with the 4th Fife deserve thanks for the support and help they give, not just to the kids, but also to the families in the Cardenden community."
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