Wildflower bulb planting and orchard maintenance

As part of the 'Orchard for Pollinators' Project we are running a programme of Orchard maintenance workshops and volunteer days across Bristol, Bath and South Gloucester. With the aim of recruiting and training up volunteers to have the skills to care for their local communtiy orchards.

Please note: If you are looking to join the workday as part of your work/corporate volunteering please email [email protected] before booking.

Come and join us for a workday planting spring bulbs. The day will involve planting a mix of native spring bulbs throughout the orchard and weeding and mulching around the trees.

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

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 where ticks could be present

Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.

Activities not suitble for under 16's

Meeting point:

The Orchard is located in the Whitchurch open space,

what3words for the location is ///audit.pays.tribes

The google maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/VvfNTVnPHYx2jXrY9

Nearby postcode BS14 0RH

Parking.

There is no car park at the park but on street parking is avaliable close by at Pinkhams Twist

Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities on site

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

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

[email protected] or call 07743932643

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

Host or Publisher Forest of Avon Trust