Join us for a hands-on day exploring one of the countryside's most valuable habitats.

Hedgerows provide food and shelter for wildlife, connect habitats across the landscape, help store carbon, and contribute to healthier ecosystems. During this interactive survey day, you'll learn how to assess the condition of a hedgerow and discover the plants and animals that depend on them.

What you'll learn

🌱 How to carry out a hedgerow survey

🦋 How to identify common hedgerow flora and fauna

📋 How survey data can support conservation efforts

🌍 Why healthy hedgerows are important for biodiversity and climate resilience

Why join?

Everyone is welcome, and no previous experience is needed. Full guidance will be provided throughout the day.

✔ Learn new wildlife identification skills

✔ Contribute to local conservation efforts

✔ Meet like-minded people

✔ Spend a day outdoors connecting with nature

Come along and help us build a better understanding of our local hedgerows while learning practical surveying skills that can make a real difference.

What to bring

• plenty of water- teas, coffees and biscuits will be available on the day.
• Packed Lunch.
• suitable clothing (including a raincoat and suncream for whatever the weather may throw at us!)
• Pens

📅 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

📍 Where: Sapperton, GL7 6LE

Parking: Please park in the layby at What3Words: ///appoints.steeped.written the hedge is a short walk from the parking.