Wildflower seed sowing and spring bulb planting at Wickwar Community Orchard

This free event will be taking place on Wednesday the 9th of October from 10am – 3pm

As part of the ‘Orchard for Pollinators’ Project the Forest of Avon Trust are running a programme of orchard maintenance workshops and volunteer days across Bristol, Bath and South Glou. With the aim of bringing orchards into active management to improve the habitat for local wildlife and communities.

Please note: If you are looking to join the workday as part of your work/corporate volunteering please email janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org before booking.

Come and join us for a workday in the orchard sowing wildflower seeds and planting spring bulbs. The day will involved preparing areas of ground for oversowing and planting native spring bulbs thoughout the orchard.

All Health and Safety provison will be covered in safety briefing at the start of the session.

No skills or expertise required, all training, tools and PPE are provided. Please wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. I strongly advise wearing long trousers as we will be working in tall grass were ticks could be present

Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.

Activities not suitble for under 18’s

Getting there and parking:

The orchard is located at the what3words ///unloaded.clumped.towel

Google map directions https://maps.app.goo.gl/ETNFSeBWEffVRJNn7

Parking is available onsite.

If you have any questions please contact the Project Officer at janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org 07743932643

If you have any specific access needs then please get in touch.

If you have any questions prior to the event contact Janine on:

janine.connor@forestofavontrust.org.uk

or call 07743932643

If you are new to volunteering with us could you please fill in following Vounteer form https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZg