About this Event
Surrey Hills Society is continuing to work with local landowners and farmers to plant native hedgerows across the Surrey Hills National Landscape, as part of the Surrey Hills Conservation Volunteers scheme. This will create vital wildlife corridors, as well as provide food and shelter for a variety of wildlife.
Hedgerow planting is a fun activity, suitable for individuals, friends, families or small teams and a great way to enjoy the beautiful Surrey Hills landscape. Native hedgerows will help to support and encourage species such as barn owls, hedgehogs, and dormice.
We would love it if you could join us and the local landowner in planting a variety of native tree species for nature to enjoy - no prior experience necessary!
If you are given paid volunteering days with work, this is a perfect opportunity to use them to contribute to the conservation of the Surrey Hills National Landscape.
Where to meet
Norbury Park Farm, Mickleham, Dorking, RH5 6DN. Please note the what3words (///) addresses which will take you to the exact location of the event.
what3words ///field.lofts.views
Directions:
Old London Road is a sharp turning off Dorking Road (A24) when headed towards Leatherhead. The field is on the right just before the Pressforward Bridge.
Parking available for a small number of cars in the layby on Old London Road at ///think.tummy.lives or over the bridge near the junction under the trees at ///marble.resort.sang. If it is dry enough, we will park in the field at ///pipe.itself.spike where we will be planting.
If coming by public transport the 465 bus from Kingston- Leatherehead-Dorking stops at Givons Roundabout which are both an 11 minute walk to the site along a footpath set back from the road. Further information can be found here.
Please check before you travel!
What to bring:
Gardening gloves and a spade if you have one.
Wear warm, old clothes and appropriate footwear wellies or walking boots as it could be muddy and wet! Please bring waterproof clothing if it is raining.
If you would like to stay for the whole day please bring a packed lunch with you.
Please bring a reuseable cup for tea/coffee.
Further information:
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please contact us if you have any allergies.
There will be access to a toilet, a walk away from the planting site.
No dogs please.
Children are welcome. Under 16s must be accompanied and toes 16-18 must have a signed consent form. Please email [email protected] if anyone under 18 will be attending.
Please Note: If it is high winds, or the ground is frozen or covered in snow on the day, the event will be postponed. Please do not smoke at this event.
Photographs will be taken on the day for social media and marketing. Please let a member of staff know if you do not wish to have your photograph taken.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Norbury Park Farm, Norbury Park Farm, Dorking, United Kingdom
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