Event Details
Tuesday 28th June at Racehill Orchard 10am – 1pm
Join Kirsty for a regular maintenance session. Work will focus on general maintenance and upkeep of the orchard – it is a huge and beautiful space and our aim is to look after needs of the fruit trees and maintain biodiversity. Racehill is a sanctuary for wildlife and as such is not a neat and tidy orchard which is part of it’s charm.
Please note: This session has some flexibility time wise so if you want to arrive later/leave earlier it is not a problem.
Please read for your safety – please be aware that Racehill orchard is a wild and wonderful place with many wild and wonderful flowers and plants too. There are some that can sting, some can scratch, some even have sap that can burn if it gets on your skin and is exposed to the sun. Therefore long trousers/sleeves highly recommended as are long socks and work boots/footwear with ankle protection. Shredded ankles aren’t fun!
Please read this article about the photo toxic plants we may have on site.
Please register for this session. You can come for all or part of the day, please let us know when you register.
Contact for the day
When you register you will receive an email which will give you a contact phone number in case you need to call on the day.
Please bring
– Gardening gloves
– Sturdy footwear (no sandals)
– Lightweight clothing to cover arms and legs completely on sunny days: some plants on site can cause skin irritation in the sunshine
Dress appropriately for weather conditions and messy work.
Please note that for all the activities all children under the age of 18 and people with support needs must be accompanied by a parent/carer who is responsible for their supervision, safety and any medication needed.
There is a compost loo on site.
If weather is dire please text the leader on the day incase we have to cancel.
How to find us
Information and map for Racehill community orchard