Key Dates
Spring Bulb Planting
Join a group of residents and growers from Organiclea to do some bulb planting at the Shade on Tuesday 13th October from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. These bulbs will give us some gorgeous early spring flowers and help feed pollinators when there aren't many other sources of food for them.
- Tools and protective equipment provided
- No experience needed
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Creating a Wildflower Meadow
Join the Conservation Volunteers and residents to create a wildflower meadow at the Long Leys Playground to improve the area for nature and biodiversity. Meeting at the Long Leys Playground, we will cut the turf, roll it and sow the seeds from 11 am to 3pm.
- Tools and protective equipment provided
- No experience needed
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Planting Across the Estate
Join the residents and volunteers to plant fruit trees, prepare food growing planters and transform the entrance way. We are meeting Saturday the 7th November at the Shade, the session will run from 11am to 3pm.
- Tools and protective equipment provided
- No experience needed
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Plant Walk
Join us on for a Plant Walk
Organic Lea will lead a community walk around the estate on Tuesday 22 September, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, meeting at the Shade. During the session, we'll:
- Identify existing plants and wildlife
- Learn about the estate's ecology
- Discuss ideas for future planting
- Help develop the planting plan for the new spaces