Get some fresh air and join us for an easy-going morning of tree care, starting at 10am.

Alongside some much needed care for trees previously planted - think weeding, mulching and pruning – we also have have nine new blight resistant Elm tree whips ready to go in the ground.

Following on from their generous donation trees, shrubs and meadow seeds last year, Butterfly Conservation followed up with a new batch of Elm tree whips. We have nine trees in three different varieties – Lutece, White and Ademuz elms - which should help increase resilience and cushion against any future shocks.

We have a single specimen of Ademuz elm, which is a clone of disease-resistant European Small-leaved Lime (Ulmus Minor). This is found in Spain and has similarities with our own native species. It will be interesting to see how these all fair, so we’ll meed to make a note of which trees get planted where!

We’ll also be checking on the trees shrubs and meadows planted previously, re-mulching or mending the rope fences as needed.

While you can always borrow kit for the morning, please help out if you have any of the following and bring them along:

• Wheelbarrows

• Spades

• Pliers

• Mallets and hammers

• Secateurs and loppers

• Strong scissors

• Gardening gloves

• Hedge shears or battery powered strimmers.

We’ll meet at the mulch pile by the playground at 10am.

Look forward to seeing you there!