Come along for a behind-the-scenes look at the Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest Tree Nursery at Poole Farm! This whistle-stop tour will take you through the journey of a tree — from a tiny seed to a thriving sapling ready to be planted in its forever home.
Discover how up to 7,000 young trees are grown every two years for the Community Forest. Learn all about the process of seed propagation, including seed collection, processing, stratification, and sowing. Find out what it takes to care for young trees and prepare them for life out in the wild. You’ll even pick up some handy seed identification tips along the way!
This event has been timed to you can also attend the free event by Plymouth Natural Grid - Caring for our Woodlands: How we are conserving Plymouth’s lungs.
Join the Plymouth Natural Grid Project to discover how they are conserving our woodlands around the home of the Community Forest.
Attend this event at either 10am or 2pm.
Details here.
Important Information:
Kids: We require a minimum ratio of 1 adult for every 3 children to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Meeting point: Poole Farm Community Noticeboard, Leigham, Plymouth PL6 8NF. What 3 Words: boil.battle.magic
Parking: Free parking in the Rydal Close, PL6 8NF parking area. Find here.
What to Bring: Suitable footwear (walking boots or wellies), outdoor wear (we recommend layers and waterproof clothing if needed), a water bottle, and any snacks you might want.
Toilets: There are toilets on site
Weather Considerations: Please be prepared for an outdoor adventure! We’ll be outside for most of the session.
How to get here: Take the 50/51 bus to Keswick Crescent and it is a five minute walk down to the farm entrance. The 27 bus goes to Childrey gardens and it is a ten minute walk down to the farm. We have a bike shed so you can cycle in but remember to bring your own lock. If you live locally you can walk in through any of the three surrounding nature reserves. Have a look at our new map on the website here: Poole Farm | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK
Plymouth & South Devon Community Forest who are sponsoring this year's Plymouth Urban Tree Festival.
Photos by Chris Parkes
