Going WILD about your GARDEN

Going WILD about your GARDEN

A free event to help Arundel residents attract, protect and nurture wildlife in our own gardens: WAITING LIST - GREENTEAM.ARUNDEL@GMAIL.COM

By Greening Arundel

Date and time

Thursday, May 2 · 7 - 9pm GMT+1

Location

Arundel Town Hall

Maltravers Street Arundel BN18 9AP United Kingdom

Agenda

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Doors open

Refreshments will be available for purchase in the foyer. The event itself will take place in the Holmes Room at Arundel Town Hall.

7:00 PM - 7:10 PM

Welcome and Introductions

Bob Tanner

As Co-Chair of Greening Arundel, Bob will explain a little about the group's strategy for improving Arundel's public green spaces, while increasing bio-diversity and bio-abundance, before introducing...

7:10 PM - 7:30 PM

Gardening Organically at Arundel Castle

Izzy McKinley

Izzy is responsible for the kitchen garden at Arundel Castle and has been gardening organically for years. She will share her experience and offer tips on how to improve soil health and how to increa...

7:30 PM - 7:40 PM

Reducing the Risk to Wildlife

Rita Godfrey

Rita represents Arundel Agenda 21 on the Town Council's Environment Working Group and is a long-standing allotment-holder. She will talk about the negative impact on wildlife of harmful chemical pes...

7:40 PM - 7:50 PM

Audience Discussion

Claude Paradis

Claude will facilitate a discussion by asking the audience how they might apply lessons and tips from Izzy and Rita.

7:50 PM - 7:55 PM

Speaker Introductions

Abbey Walker

As active member of the Green Team, Abbey will talk about Greening Arundel's objective to protect and nurture wildlife, for example through the Bring Back Our Birds initiative and the Hedgehog Club. ...

7:55 PM - 8:15 PM

My Wildlife Garden

Deborah Smith

Deborah will describe how she created her own wildlife garden in various locations over the years and she will share lessons and tips learned along the way. She will mention a wildlife gardening expe...

8:15 PM - 8:25 PM

Help Us Measure Impact

Stephen McAuliffe

Ecologist and Arun District Councillor, Stephen will explain the importance of establishing a baseline before tracking changes in levels of bio-diversity and bio-abundance. He will call upon the audi...

8:25 PM - 8:35 PM

Audience Discussion

Claude Paradis

Claude will facilitate a discussion by asking the audience how they might apply learning and ideas from Deborah and Stephen.

8:35 PM - 8:45 PM

Thanks and Closing Remarks

Carole Beaty

As an Arundel Town Councillor and member of Greening Arundel, Carole will thank all the speakers and draw out the salient points for reflection. She will encourage the audience to do whatever we can ...

About this event

  • Keen to make changes that will help bring more wildlife back to your garden?
  • Want to find out what plants both look good in your garden and are pollinator-friendly
  • Interested in improving the health of your soil and reducing risks to wildlife?
  • Willing to help Greening Arundel track changes in wildlife numbers?
  • Want to connect with like-minded gardeners across Arundel?
  • Collect free sunflower seeds!


Arundel is our beautiful historic town, situated in a stunning location, surrounded by nature. Sadly, Arundel - like much of the UK has become nature-depleted - with loss of habitat leading to a reduction in wildlife. Together, we can try to change that.

Come along and find out from Izzy McKinley about organic gardening and composting at the castle. Hear from Deborah Smith about creating her own wildlife garden and learn about how a garden in town is about to be transformed. In addition, Arun District Councillor Stephen McAuliffe will share his knowledge about measuring bio-diversity and bio-abundance, while Rita Godfrey will provide an update on a local pesticide survey.

This event is organised by Greening Arundel with support from the RHS Connected Communities: Network Development Grant. Juniper Cafe is kindly providing a bar service.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be a charge for tickets?

No, the event is entirely free.

Will refreshments be available?

Yes, refreshments will be available for sale in the foyer of the Arundel Town Hall before the event begins.

Where can I find out more about Greening Arundel?

You can follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/ArundelGreenTeam

How can I make a donation to Greening Arundel?

We are very grateful for donations to our Just Giving page at: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/greenteam-arundel

Is there a waiting list?

Yes, please contact greenteam.arundel@gmail.com to register your interest in being placed on the waiting list. You will be notified on 2 May, if a place has become available.

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Greening Arundel
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