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Lend a hand days - Bulb planting and paving art

Drop in any time between 12-3pm to lend Ranger Chris a hand with planting spring bulbs to brighten up this stretch of coast and provide nectar sources for pollinators.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Come to the Whitehaven Coast for lend a hand days and get your hands dirty planting some bulbs. We'll provide all tools and kneeling mats, we just need your hands and a little bit of creativity. Add your own splash of colour to the tarmac by making chalk art. We look forward to seeing you there for a great family day out.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for the whole family

Meeting point

Meet us at the Wellington Lodge, Rosemary Lane, near the Candlestick monument. CA28 9AD what3words///wonderfully.apron.tips

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and ready to get a little dirty.

Accessibility

The area is step free. We’ll planting on uneven sloping grassy ground, you’ll need to be able to kneel or bend to plant the bulbs.

Contact info

Whitehaven Coast Ranger

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