Get involved in your local community woodland!
Join us for a fun and hands-on day celebrating trees and woodlands, to mark National Tree Week. Activities take place in and around Camping Skye, on Sunday 23 November, 11 – 3.
In the morning, help us to plant over 400 native broadleaf saplings – many of them grown in our very own Community Tree Nursery. We’ll be planting them in an open area of the community woodland, behind Camping Skye. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is needed – we’ll provide all the tools and training you need. Please wear wellies or stout shoes, and come dressed for all weathers.
In the afternoon, after some refreshment, Project Officer Phil Knott will lead a tour of the Community Tree Nursery and parts of the community woodland behind the Growers Hub. There will be a chance to find out about our exciting nature restoration plans for the site, and how you can get involved.
Throughout the day there will be a display in the Campers’ Shelter of BSCC’s plans for the community woodland and details volunteering opportunities. Staff/volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.
Where
- Campers’ Shelter, Camping Skye, Broadford IV49 9DF
- Please choose sustainable travel if possible. If you need to drive, there is limited parking available in Camping Skye, and additional parking in Broadford village.
When
Programme for the day:
- 11 – 12.30: Tree planting session – registration at Campers’ Shelter
- 12.30 – 1.30: Soup & snacks in Campers’ Shelter
- 1.30 – 3: Tour of tree nursery and woodland
You are welcome to come for the whole session or just part. Children are welcome, but must be supervised at all times.
Well-behaved dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead.
Accessibility
Please contact us in advance if you would like to discuss your accessibility requirements. Please note:
- The Campers’ Shelter is accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility.
- Tree planting: We will make every effort to accommodate people with different access needs but regret the rough ground is not be suitable for wheelchair users.
- Tour: Tour of Tree Nursery is accessible for wheelchairs and people with limited mobility. Tour of woodland will cover rough ground and we regret not suitable for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility.
Any questions? Please get in touch with Project Officer Phil Knott: phil@broadfordandstrath.org