Can you help? Volunteers needed this Saturday, 2 December, to help plant a new hedgerow habitat on a conservation farm here in Fulbourn parish. The event is run by a farmer-led collaborative group, called East Cambridge Farmers, who are involved with multiple issues including sustainable farming practices, biodiversity improvement, and aim to promote a greater understanding of farming within the community. The East Cambridge Farmers group is facilitated by the Wildlife Trust BCN, along with support from Natural Cambridgeshire, Cambridge Nature Network, and other local organisations. Ed Wombwell, who heads up the new ‘Farm Cluster’, has sent the event details below. Over the coming years, he is hoping to engage more with the village, host farm walks, educational events, hands-on days, and connect people with the countryside and food.
Hedge Planting on Farm
Please join us to help plant a new hedgerow habitat on a conservation farm in Fulbourn.
We have 4500 new hedge plants to go in to create a new 800m length and we need your help!
No experience necessary as all instruction and training will be provided by experienced conservationists, just a positive can-do attitude required.
Along with planting the hedge there will be an opportunity for a farm tour and open discussions on sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
A warming Jacket Potato (grown in the same field as the new hedge) will also be provided for a snack.
Many thanks to the East Cambridge Farmers, Wildlife Trust BCN, Cambridge PPF, Cambridge City Council & Cambridge Water for supporting this event.
Date: Saturday 2nd December
Time: 10:00 start
Where: New Shardelowes Farm, Balsham Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge. CB21 5DA
Directions: Just off Balsham Road towards the A11 (Fulbourn side). Coming from Fulbourn, we are the next entrance after ‘The Ark’ pet supplies store.
Parking available on farm.
Extra Info: Please dress for the weather, wellies or spare boots recommended. All tools provided but do feel free to bring your favourite spade if desired.
Under 18’s very much welcomed but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Basic welfare facilities are available on-site but away from the work area. Unfortunately not suitable for limited mobility users at this time.
Booking: Please do let us know in advance if you are intending to participate to help us better manage resources.
email – Helen.Bailey@wildlifebcn.org / edwardwombwell@gmail.com
call/text – 07872 418282 / 07517 040406
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