Help Out Day: Meadow Care
Help look after the wildflower meadows at Aira Force
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
From cutting this year’s growth and dethatching the ground, to dock removal and seed collection and sorting. There will be a range of activities to suit all abilities and knowledge. It's a drop in activity.
As part of our Nature in the Nooks and Crannies project at Aira Force we have been establishing mini meadows in the less-used corners of our functional spaces to give nature an opportunity to thrive. During our Meadow Care Day there will be a range of activities focussing on the care and development of the mini meadows we have at Aira Force & Gowbarrow Park.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children welcome with accompanying adult
- Meeting point
Meet at the Welcome Building in main Aira Force car park
- What to bring and wear
Wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting a bit muddy/dusty.
- Accessibility
Some of the activity will take place next to the gravel paths ask our welcome team on arrival about the locations.
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