Community Science Volunteer Day!

The Carbon Community invites you to join us for a Community Science Day at Glandwr Forest, our site near Llandovery, Wales.

We are still planning our activities for Saturday 18th May which will likely involve planting shrubs in an area where we are restoring biodiversity as well as work to maintain the integrity of our carbon study. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to research on the climate and biodiversity crises. No experience is required.

Our Carbon Study

Glandwr Forest is a new native broadleaf forest and is home to The Carbon Community’s landmark carbon study which aims to help trees absorb more carbon from the air by accelerating tree growth and improving soil biodiversity. Designed together with leading scientists, this unique field trial combines two natural approaches, forest microbiome inoculation and enhanced rock weathering, which have been proven in the lab and are now being studied in a large-scale field trial. You can learn more about our study, here.

Activities for May 18th are still being finalised, and are likely to include:

• 💚 Restoration planting on an area known as "the island"
• 🌳 Maintain the integrity of our carbon study, including completing tree guard replacement work.
  
  We will update you on final activities closer to the time.
  
  Please note that all activities are physical. We welcome all volunteers 16+, 16 & 17 year olds must bring a responsible adult.
  

The Day

• 9:30 - 10:00 Coffee & Tea available in the barn
• 10:00 - 10:30 Training & safety briefing
• 10:30 - 12:30 Out in the field
• 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch in the barn
• 13:30 - 15:30 Out in the field
• 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee & Tea at the barn to celebrate
  
  Location

Address is The Carbon Community, Cynghordy, Llandovery SA20 0LW.

• 📍Follow directions to The Carbon Community on Google Maps (not the postcode)
• 📍Plus Code 3773+CR Llandovery
• 📍what3words apply/shelter/wordplay

Once you reach Cynghordy, follow the road under the viaduct. We are the first turning on the left over a small green bridge. You will see signs for The Glandwr Forest and Penlan at the bridge. Note that the driveway to our site is up a steep hill from the bridge. We are trying to keep the carbon footprint of the project as low as possible, please consider this in your travel plans.

If you are travelling by train, Cynghordy is a request stop, we will be happy to accommodate your arrival / departure to fit in with the train timetable. If you plan to arrive by train, please let us know at info@carboncommunity.org and we will send walking directions or arrange to collect you from the station.

What to bring

Please visit our website for more information on volunteering with The Carbon Community. Our volunteering takes place outdoors. The grass is long and can remain wet with rain or morning dew. Old clothes are recommended.

• We strongly recommend long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, warm layers and a hat.
• Sturdy waterproof footwear.
• Sun protection, wind protection or rain protection, depending on the day.
• Please bring a waterproof jacket, gardening gloves or similar. A rucksack is also useful.
• If you normally carry an Epi-pen for severe allergies, please bring it with you.
• Our indoor volunteer area is one room which includes the kitchen and an induction hob. If this is a risk to you please inform one of the supervisors so we can make arrangements.
  

Food & Drinks

• Please bring a water bottle and plenty of water. We have treated spring water on site.
• The Carbon Community will provide hot drinks, snacks and a lunch suitable for vegetarians, with gluten-free options. If you have additional dietary requirements, please bring your own lunch and snacks. Note that our barn is a nut-free environment.

Useful Information

• Electric Car Charging: There is a car charging station in Llandovery in the public car park. Please refer to Zap Map for status.
• La Patisserie 2 High St, Llandovery SA20 0PT is a wonderful local bakery.
• Co-op supermarket High St, Llandovery SA20 0RA is open from 6:00 – 22:00 Monday through Saturday and 10:00 – 16:00 on Sunday.
  

Waiting List

We will operate a waiting list for this event. If this event is full please indicate your interest and we will let you know as soon as a spot becomes available.

Any questions? Get in touch!

• info@carboncommunity.org
  

THANK YOU!

ps - when completing the registration form, please register all members of your party.