Volunteer opportunity: Tree planting – Landport Rec, Lewes Wednesday 12th February 2025

Wednesday 12th February at Landport Rec, Lewes 10am - 4pm

The Landport Estate is tucked on the borders of the South Downs and offers brilliant locations for planting community orchards to provide habitat havens for wildlife and people alike. Join local residents and the support of the Landport Community Hub to get involved with planting and caring for fruit trees across the area. Last year we planted 10 trees and will be adding another 7 today in a different area of the recreation ground.

This project is being delivered in partnership with Lewes & Eastbourne council.

Task for the session is to plant trees: digging holes, putting in posts, providing supports & protection. The session will be led by experts who can explain the permaculture approach to tree planting and ensure trees are planted in a way that they are most likely to thrive.

The work is very physical and includes digging holes with spades and using post drivers.

Your hosts

Paul Wiggins with support from Jan Goodey

Community lead Landport Community Hub

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

- Food and drink to sustain you
- Warm clothing, layers ideal & waterproofs if necessary
- Sturdy footwear (appropriate for digging holes, wellies not ideal)
- Gardening gloves (if you have them)

Dress appropriately for weather conditions and messy work/rough ground.

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.

Public toilets at Landport Community Room on Horsfield Road

Where to meet up

Landport Recreation Park: Off Landport Road, Lewes, BN7 2SL (approx.) – meet in car park to playground.
  
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