Lend a hand planting
Join us at Sandilands Nature Reserve this winter and play a part in creating new habitats for wildlife.
- Booking essential
- Free event
We're inviting you to help plant over 7,000 native plants, including hawthorn and sea buckthorn, as we continue to transform this special coastal landscape. Together, we'll establish new areas of scrub and hedgerow, providing vital food, shelter and nesting opportunities for wildlife for years to come.
Whether you're a keen gardener or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, everyone is welcome to get involved. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, meet new people and make a lasting difference.
This event is free, but booking is essential. Reserve your place and help us create a thriving home for nature at Sandilands.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Be prepared for steep slopes, and uneven terrain. It may be muddy in places after wet weather, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
- Meeting point
Meet us near the Flyway café at the northern tip of the nature reserve (What3Words///photo.spurring.townhouse).
- Suitability for children
Children are welcome with an adult, but dogs are unable to join this event.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather in comfortable clothes you don't mind getting muddy. Wellies or sturdy footwear are recommended. We'll provide PPE and tools, but feel free to bring your own spade.
- Other
We’re planting native shrubs like hawthorn, sea buckthorn, blackthorn, and wild rose to create rich scrub habitat for birds and wildlife. These thickets will provide nectar in spring, berries in autumn, and nesting spots for species like blackbirds, linnets, and whitethroats. Taller scrub will also shelter migrating birds such as yellow-browed warblers and redstarts. Along the roadside, we’re planting a diverse hedge, including wild privet and field maple. Rather than a neatly trimmed hedge, it will grow naturally as a scrubby wildlife haven, offering year-round food and shelter.
Upcoming events
Gather Together: Needle Felting Workshop
Help us bring a splash of colour to Sandilands this winter.
Wings, Wonders & Wildlife Trail
Spread your wings this autumn and winter and discover six remarkable birds that migrate to the Lincolnshire coast. Follow the trail, learn fascinating facts, and take on fun wildlife challenges along the way.
Weekly wellness walks
Take a gentle walk through Sandilands on this gentle 3-mile loop, keeping an eye out for the wildlife and seasonal wonders that make this special place come alive over summer.
Gather Together: Christmas Knitting and Crochet Workshop
Get creative this Christmas and help us add a little handmade cheer to Sandilands.