Volunteer Day: Help with reducing the amount of scrub to restore species rich chalk grassland in this privately owned field within the SSSI

Volunteers clearing scrub

Volunteer Day: Help with reducing the amount of scrub to restore species rich chalk grassland in this privately owned field within the SSSI

Location:
Join Voluntary Site Manager and volunteers to undertake practical tasks to help conserve the local environment.

Event details

Meeting point

Meet: 10am in Finbar House car park, Pebble Close, Walton on the Hill, KT20 7PA, What3Words ///moss.insect.grant

Date

Time
10am – 4 pm
A static map of Volunteer Day: Help with reducing the amount of scrub to restore species rich chalk grassland in this privately owned field within the SSSI

About the event

Advanced booking is essential due to limited parking. Please contact Simon Humphreys (Voluntary Site Manager), 07505 287 220, to reserve a place.

If you are not a registered volunteer, please register your interest online here. For more information email volunteers@surreywt.org.uk. Once registered you can be added to the mailing list for the weekly update email.

What to expect on the day

All sessions are led by the Voluntary Site Manager – no previous experience needed.

The group leader will provide a safety briefing at the start of the session, explaining how to work safely and anything you need to know. 

Please come prepared for the outdoor conditions and wear clothes suitable for the weather and sturdy boots. Bring a packed lunch, a flask, plenty of water, and hand sanitiser. 

How long do volunteer days last?

Our sessions usually run from 10am until 4pm, with regular rest breaks and time for lunch. 

Do I need to bring my own tools?

All tools and PPE are provided. 

Some volunteers bring their own camping chair or a mat for breaks.

Who can attend volunteer days?

Anyone can attend a volunteer day.

Under 16s, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (who must also be registered as a volunteer).

16–17 year olds can attend unaccompanied but need a completed a parent/guardian consent form before they start volunteering.

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted

Contact us

Simon Humphreys (Voluntary Site Manager)
Contact number: 07505 287220