The Conservation Volunteers - Craneford Way Greenspaace Hedgelaying

We will be working along the walkway between Craneford Way Greenspace and Mereway Nature Park to being laying a section of planted hedgerow. This greenspace managed for biodiversity by Richmond Council.

Hedge laying is a traditional technique used to create living fences or boundaries by cutting and laying hedge tree stems to promote dense vegetation growth. Whilst hedge laying is still used for this reason across the UK, in urban areas it is also utilised to create dense, biodiverse, green corridors and refugia for animals.

Alternative activities will be available for those who would prefer not to participate in hedge laying.

Meet at Craneford Way greenspace, next to the FORCE woodpecker bench, at 10am. Look for the TCV van.

Get to this location by following the paved service running in to the greenspace adjacent to the children's playground.

Meeting point: https://what3words.com/search.chill.slower

Please bring:

• packed lunch & water
• suitable outdoor clothes (that will keep you warm & dry the whole day)
• hat & sunblock
• suitable outdoor footwear (it can be muddy in places)

We provide hot drinks, so please bring your own mug (and spoon).

If you are a new volunteer and would like to learn more before getting involved, please get in touch ahead of the event. Contact details can be found at the bottom of this page in the "About the Organiser" section.

NOTE: If you are looking to complete Corporate Volunteer Days please get in touch before registering.