Wednesday 11th June at The Avenue Orchard, Bevendean 10.30am - 3pm
Nestled in the furthest corner of The Avenue, this Bevendean orchard boasts over 50 fruit trees. Local residents planted 13 fruit trees in 2019, followed by a further 14 Sussex apple trees and an impressive ring of 6 walnuts in 2021, with latest plantings in 2022 of 23 trees. Despite setbacks of vandalism, this growing orchard is adding essential biodiversity to an otherwise sea of green mown grass.
We will be doing some weeding around the trees bases followed by some mulching. This helps keep future weeds at bay, locks in moisture and over time breals down and helps nourish the trees.
We will also be doing some tree identification with the help of our new alitags.
If you can't make the full session feel free to turn up at any time. If you can't see Jan please give him a call.
Your host
When you register you will receive an email which will give you contact phone numbers in case you need to call on the day.
Practical stuff
Please bring:
• Food and drink to sustain you for the session (packed lunch, snacks, flasks, water etc).
• Dress for the weather
• Sturdy footwear
• Gardening gloves/clothing suitable for outdoor work
Come prepared for physical work and bring sturdy gloves, footwear and work gear to protect against weeds that sting, scratch and have nasty sap.
Please note *no public toilets on this site*.
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.
Directions
The Avenue Brighton BN2 4FD (approx.) Meet in the orchard at the far east end of The Avenue, near a parade of shops.
Map
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If you get lost, give Jan a call!
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