Conservation Volunteering Drop-in Day: save Parke's orchids
Can you spare a few hours to help us with a fun conservation task at beautiful Parke in the lead up to Bovey Great Big Green Week? The more the merrier!
- Booking advisable
- Free event
We are asking for your help to look after the orchid meadows and increase biodiversity. Everyone is welcome so grab family and friends, or come solo and join the crew - it will be a fun and friendly day of us all working as a community and you can find out more about the work of the Rangers. The task involves pulling up an invasive plant that overshadows our native plants. It's easy and fun to do. Whether you have all day, or just an hour, we'd love to see you there.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
We welcome children to join in, but they must be supervised at all times.
- Meeting point
From the café, walk downhill to the river, cross over the bridge and take a left. Keep following the river until you find us. Or use what3words: ///parsnip.poster.start
- What to bring and wear
Your gardening gloves if you have them, though we'll have some on site. Sturdy shoes, comfy clothes, trousers and long sleeves as well as water. Please get in touch for full information.
- Accessibility
There will be uneven terrain, and unfortunately some areas are not suitable for those with high accessibility needs. Please get in touch to discuss how we might be able to help. Further details on accessibility at Parke can be found at https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/access-guides/parke-national-trust
- Other
Car parking is £3 for 2hrs or £5 all day, free for National Trust members. Every car park ticket helps to support the conservation of Parke. This is a free drop-in event but it helps us to know if we can expect you on the day, thank you.
Upcoming events
Guided walks at Parke - Wider Estate
A free and friendly volunteer-led walk around the beautiful natural landscapes of the Parke Estate.
Guided walk at Parke: Orchids and wildflowers
A gentle guided walk to identify some of Parke's beautiful wildflowers with a focus on orchids.