Balancing biodiversity and farming

Join us for a rewarding few hours in the great outdoors! Help us balance nature recovery and regenerative farming by pulling ragwort before our fields are cut for hay and silage.  We also focus our pulling efforts on fields that border our neighbours.

When

• Tuesday 23 June 10 am - 3 pm - CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT
• Tuesday 7 July 8am - 12pm
• Tuesday 14 July 8am - 12pm

Why we pull ragwort

Common Ragwort is a fantastic native wildflower which supports a whole host of insect species - more than 200 species of invertebrates have been recorded on it.  It is one of the most prolific nectar sources in the British countryside and it is the primary food plant of cinnabar moth caterpillars.

While we love what Ragwort does for our insect populations, our fields are also used for winter hay, haylage and silage. 

If horses and cattle eat dried ragwort, it can cause severe liver damage so to keep the animals safe while ensuring the wider ecosystem thrives, the most effective, chemical-free solution is to pull it by hand in strategic fields before they are cut. 

What to Bring

• Gloves - we have a limited number, so it would be much appreciated if you can bring your own if possible
• PLEASE WEAR LONG SLEEVES
• We will be providing drinks and biscuits
• Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water 

Site location & Parking

• We will meet at the gate to Bishop's Walk - https://w3w.co/sensibly.endings.keeps

⚠️ Important: All volunteers must read and agree to our risk assessment.