Lend a hand planting
Join us at Sandilands Nature Reserve this winter and play a part in creating new habitats for wildlife.
We're inviting you to help plant over 7,000 native plants, including hawthorn and sea buckthorn, as we continue to transform this special coastal landscape. Together, we'll establish new areas of scrub and hedgerow, providing vital food, shelter and nesting opportunities for wildlife for years to come.
Whether you're a keen gardener or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, everyone is welcome to get involved. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet new people and make a lasting difference.
This event is free, but booking is essential. Reserve your place and help us create a thriving home for nature at Sandilands.
Please note:
- Meet us near the Flyway café at the northern tip of the nature reserve (What3Words///photo.spurring.townhouse).
- Dress for the weather in comfortable clothes you don't mind getting muddy. Wellies or sturdy footwear are recommended. We'll provide PPE and tools, but feel free to bring your own spade.
- Be prepared for steep slopes, and uneven terrain. It may be muddy in places after wet weather, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
- Children are welcome with an adult, but dogs are unable to join this event.
- We’re planting native shrubs like hawthorn, sea buckthorn, blackthorn, and wild rose to create rich scrub habitat for birds and wildlife. These thickets will provide nectar in spring, berries in autumn, and nesting spots for species like blackbirds, linnets, and whitethroats. Taller scrub will also shelter migrating birds such as yellow-browed warblers and redstarts.
- Along the roadside, we’re planting a diverse hedge, including wild privet and field maple. Rather than a neatly trimmed hedge, it will grow naturally as a scrubby wildlife haven, offering year-round food and shelter.
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Join us at Sandilands Nature Reserve this winter and play a part in creating new habitats for wildlife.
We're inviting you to help plant over 7,000 native plants, including hawthorn and sea buckthorn, as we continue to transform this special coastal landscape. Together, we'll establish new areas of scrub and hedgerow, providing vital food, shelter and nesting opportunities for wildlife for years to come.
Whether you're a keen gardener or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, everyone is welcome to get involved. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet new people and make a lasting difference.
This event is free, but booking is essential. Reserve your place and help us create a thriving home for nature at Sandilands.
Please note:
- Meet us near the Flyway café at the northern tip of the nature reserve (What3Words///photo.spurring.townhouse).
- Dress for the weather in comfortable clothes you don't mind getting muddy. Wellies or sturdy footwear are recommended. We'll provide PPE and tools, but feel free to bring your own spade.
- Be prepared for steep slopes, and uneven terrain. It may be muddy in places after wet weather, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
- Children are welcome with an adult, but dogs are unable to join this event.
- We’re planting native shrubs like hawthorn, sea buckthorn, blackthorn, and wild rose to create rich scrub habitat for birds and wildlife. These thickets will provide nectar in spring, berries in autumn, and nesting spots for species like blackbirds, linnets, and whitethroats. Taller scrub will also shelter migrating birds such as yellow-browed warblers and redstarts.
- Along the roadside, we’re planting a diverse hedge, including wild privet and field maple. Rather than a neatly trimmed hedge, it will grow naturally as a scrubby wildlife haven, offering year-round food and shelter.
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