National Meadows Day: scything workshop
Learn all about scything and meadows management in the beautiful meadow overlooking Porth beach on the Roseland or join in our with our creative nature activities throughout the day.
- Booking essential
- Free event
A chance to learn the traditional skills of scything and meadows management, as part of a series of workshops and events around Cornwall to celebrate National Meadows Day. Refresh existing skills and learn more about traditional wildflower meadow techniques. Led by Tom from Scythe Kernow.
Places are very limited, so please book early and contact us if you can no longer attend so that someone else can take the place.
The event will happen rain or shine (unless there's a weather warning).
There will also be family-friendly creative nature activities for all to join in throughout the day. The scything workshop is from 9:30am to 3:30pm - booking essential: NSCC@nationaltrust.org.uk.
The activities will run throughout the day - no need to book for these, just pop in.
Both activities will be held in the meadow above Towan beach at Porth, near Portscatho.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call NSCC@nationaltrust.org.uk Places limited to 5 scything attendees. More info on confirmation.
- Suitability
Suitable for older teens and adults
- Meeting point
Meet in the higher car park at Porth, near the wooden gate by the welcome sign. Parking available in the higher and lower car parks at Porth (P&D charges apply; members free)
- What to bring and wear
Check the weather forecast and come clothed and equipped for a day working outside. Bring a water bottle, sun cream, sun hat and wear comfortable, practical footwear.
- Accessibility
Suitable for active and independently mobile participants. Others are welcome to come and observe and join in the creative nature activities.
- Other
Towan Meadow is on the path down to Towan beach at Porth, so we may get other visitors stopping to see what we're doing. We'll use the barn by the car park for our intro and break times if needed. More info about why scything is good for our meadows and lawns: www.scythekernow.co.uk
Upcoming events
National Meadows Day: Nature sketching in the meadows
Drop in for a free session of creative sketching in the meadows above Towan beach at Porth.
Community beach cleans (Porthcurnick)
Soak in fantastic views and fresh air whilst helping to keep this beautiful beach clean.