Wildflower seed sowing and spring bulb planting Yate Common Orchard

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 Glou. 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 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.

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

Meeting point:The orchard is located in Yate Common off The Road to Nowhere.

We will meet at the orchard at 10. am the what3words for the location is ///stormed.plausible.this

Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkBMTCfqAt8328Kn6

There is some layby parking near to the Westerleigh Road roundabout and street parking nearby.

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 following Volunteer form https://forms.office.com/e/9NsJtiaxZg

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