About this Event
The Carbon Community will be hosting a day of Community Science Volunteering on Saturday 11th April at Glandwr Forest, our site near Llandovery, Wales.
Glandwr Forest is a new native broadleaf forest and is home to The Carbon Community’s landmark carbon study which aims to accelerate and enhance the sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in trees and soil to tackle the climate crisis. This unique field trial combines forest microbiome inoculation and enhanced rock weathering, two nature-based climate solutions which have never previously been deployed together at scale.
Community Science Volunteering is an opportunity for people to get involved helping scientists with their work, by taking measurements or helping maintain the integrity of the study on the ground.
Activities include:
We will be working in the area of the Glandwr Forest Carbon Study. Plans are not yet finalised, but will likely focus on our annual Big Tree Shelter Removal. You can read more about our commitment to removing tree shelters on our blog.
Possible activities include:
- 💚 Removing tree shelters from trees in our Carbon Study
- 🔨 Replacing or mending corner posts
- 🎨 Painting centreposts
All our activities are outdoors on rough terrain.
Activities are suitable for 16+, under 18s must bring a responsible adult.
The Day
- 9:30 - 10:00 Barn will be open for coffee and tea
- 10:00 - 10:30 Training & safety briefing
- 10:30 - 12:30 Out in the trees
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
- 13:30 - 15:30 Out in the trees
- 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee & tea at the barn to celebrate
Location
Address is The Carbon Community, Cynghordy, Llandovery SA20 0LW.
- 📍Follow directions to The Carbon Community on Google Maps (not the postcode)
- 📍what3words apply/shelter/wordplay
Once you reach Cynghordy, follow the road under the viaduct. We are the first turning on the left over a small green bridge. You will see signs for The Glandwr Forest and Penlan at the bridge. Note that the driveway to our site is up a steep hill from the bridge. We are trying to keep the carbon footprint of the project as low as possible, please consider this in your travel plans.
If you are travelling by train, Cynghordy is a request stop, we will be happy to accommodate arrival / departure to fit in with the train timetable. If you plan to arrive by train, please let us know at [email protected] and we will send walking directions or arrange to collect you from the station.
What to bring
Our volunteering takes place outdoors, the grass is long and can remain wet with rain or morning dew. There are nettles in places.
- We strongly recommend long trousers, long-sleeved shirt, plenty of warm layers, a pair of dry socks and a hat. Old clothes are recommended.
- Sturdy footwear, ideally waterproof. Wellies can be useful!
- Sun protection, wind protection or rain protection depending on the day.
- Please bring a waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, and gardening gloves.
- Some activities will require safety glasses. The Carbon Community will provide safety glasses however if you have your own please feel free to bring them.
- A rucksack is also useful.
- If you normally carry an Epi-pen for severe allergies, please bring it with you.
- Our indoor volunteer area is one room which includes an induction hob. If this is a risk to you please let one of the supervisors know so we can make arrangements.
Food & Drinks
- Please bring a water bottle. We have treated spring water on site.
- The Carbon Community will provide hot drinks, snacks and a lunch suitable for vegetarians & vegans, with gluten free options. If you have additional dietary requirements please bring your own lunch and snacks. Note that our barn is a peanut free environment.
Useful Information
- Electric Car Charging: There is a car charging station in Llandovery in the public car park. Please refer to Zap Map for status.
- Co-op supermarket High St, Llandovery SA20 0RA is open from 6:00 – 22:00 Monday through Saturday and 10:00 – 16:00 on Sunday.
Any questions? Get in touch!
- The Carbon Community: [email protected]
THANK YOU!
ps - when completing the registration form, please register all members of your party.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Carbon Community, The Carbon Community, Lampeter, United Kingdom
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