About the event

Durham Wildlife Trust is working with Elm Ridge to help develop habitats in the woodland area of the grounds.

Through volunteer task days and youth engagement initiatives, the group aims to generate a group of task force volunteers to act as guardians for the grounds while at the same time helping to improve its habitats and access.

Initial works have seen clearance of ivy and ground litter to the route down the bank and the establishment of a clearing from which parishioners and visitor can observe and enjoy the rich habitats in the area.

This session will build on this work, continuing the clearance the area of weeds and scrub in anticipation the laying of a viewing platform to look across the wetland area of the site.

Sessions will be designed to accommodate volunteers of all levels of experience and expertise and will be facilitated by members of the Durham Wildlife Trust.

All sessions will be fully resourced by the Trust and will include training of appropriate tool use and ongoing explanations of the environmental benefits of the tasks and their ultimate aims.

Attendees must dress appropriately for outdoor tasks, and factor in the weather on the day. The task time includes a break for lunch.