Wednesday 26th June - Hayward Road, Lewes 10am - 12pm
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. Local residentswith the support of the Landport Community Hub have planted 25 fruit trees at 4 sites across the area. Now come and learn from our expert team how to care for the trees to help them thrive for decades to come.
This project is being delivered in partnership with Lewes & Eastbourne council.
Tasks for the sessions include:
clearing weeds from around tree bases to help them thrive; mulching with woodchip to lock in moisture and keep competitive vegetation at bay; checking tree health & looking out for pests and diseases; emergency pruning of diseased, damaged, or dead branches; checking supports, protection and ties to help trees grow straight & strong; litter picking.
If you are unable to attend for the full day you can just turn up and help at whatever time suits you - just an hour of your time will make a difference.
Your host
Paul Wiggins with support from 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.
Practical stuff
Please bring:
• Food and drink to sustain you for the session (packed lunch, snacks, flasks, water etc).
• Dress appropriately for weather conditions (the site is very open with little shade) and habitat (brambles, nettles, thistles, other well-armed weeds)
• Sturdy footwear
• Gardening gloves
Please note there are no public toilets on 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
Hayward Road, Lewes, BN7 2 TW (approx. outside No. 5) – meet on green
Grid Ref: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UZCB8bAEvaZze3xp6
What3words: https://w3w.co/vitamins.important.obscuring
If you get lost or are arriving late give Paul a call to find out where he is.
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