Conservation training in Fryent Country Park in Brent - Part 3

Learn about managing the natural environment at Brent’s beautiful nature reserve Fryent Country Park to improve biodiversity and to create a sustainable amenity for all to enjoy. The workshops will be hands-on outdoors monthly on Sunday mornings. Attend 1, 2 or all 3. Free of charge with light refreshments provided.

Key features:

• Become familiar with some of  the diverse variety of plants from trees to flowers and grasses, birds,  butterflies, insects and invertebrates, amphibians and mammals that make this their home.
• Understand the different habitats and the importance of light in glades and paths, and of ponds,  streams and ditches.
• Learn to safely use hand tools such as loppers, shears, slashers and small saws with guidance from      experienced volunteers.
• Meet new people and enjoy a  morning outdoors with a social break for refreshments.

Dates: 26 June, 17 July, 21 August. From 9:45am to 12:30pm.

Each workshop will take place at a different location in the park . Details of meeting points with a map will be given.

Suitable for all ages from teens upwards. Under 16s must be accompanied. Gloves provided. Wear suitable footwear and bring a waterproof in case of wet weather. We’ll go ahead whatever the conditions.

For more information about the workshops email barnhillconservationgroup@gmail.com.