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Make a Wildlife Pond

A Wildlife Pond workshop delivered by Andy Callow from Sherwood Garden Consultancy, a local pond expert!

The session will run all day from 10am to 3:30pm. You can sign up for:

  • Morning (10am – 12:30pm)

  • Afternoon (1pm – 3:30pm), or

  • All Day (10am - 3:30pm)

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided. If you are coming for the whole day, please bring a packed lunch.

What will you learn about?

  • Native pond plants and wildlife

  • How to create a planting ‘shelf’ to make the edge of the pond more suitable for wildlife to enter, grow, shelter, etc.

  • How to create habitats with stone, deadwood and plants

  • How to use local resources

This workshop is suitable for all ages, and inclusive. You can come along to learn through watching and listening, or get your hands dirty. It's up to you!

Sign up here: Make a Wildlife Pond Tickets, Sat 23 Sep 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
or call 0115 718 2028 / email admin@greenmeadows.uk

The idea for this workshop came from The Memorial Gardens Association, a group of volunteer gardeners who look after the wildlife garden. It is funded by the National Lottery through Green Meadows project Ideas Fund. Have you got an idea?

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