Water for Wildlife: Creating Small Ponds and Lagoons

Discover how to provide a variety of vital wet habitats to attract a wide range of species to your garden, then create your very own container pond or hoverfly lagoon to add to your garden, yard or allotment.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Accessibility and terrain

This event takes place indoors at the Cre8 Barn, however, if you wish to visit Stirley Nature Reserve before or after the workshop, there is a network of accessible footpaths throughout the reserve.

The car park and Cre8 Barn are suitable for wheelchair access. Public rights of way around the reserve can often be steep with uneven or muddy ground.

What to bring/wear

This event takes place indoors and all materials are provided. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty and closed toe shoes.

Waterproof clothing and lots of layers are also recommended, as well as binoculars if you wish to do any bird spotting during your visit to the nature reserve!

Toilets and catering

There are toilets, accessible toilets and a picnic area on site. Please feel free to bring food and drink with you, but please dispose of rubbish responsibly.

Joining us on the day

Meet at the Cre8 Barn on the reserve.

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Parking

Limited parking is available on the reserve (HD4 6FA). Please see our website for further information.

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at [email protected] or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

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