Gardening for Biodiversity
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The 4B’s biodiversity initiative is sponsoring a programme of events and activities to encourage us to be more aware of the abundance and diversity of the plant and animal life we share with this place. The purpose is to discover new ways of helping wildlife to flourish and encourage residents to create their own small project - their act of resotorative kindness to the Earth.
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PUBLIC TALK
Gardening for Biodiversity: Helping our native plants and wildlife to flourish Paul Rictchie, Sorbus Learning The talk, given by biologist and nature activist Paul Ritchie, will provide practical and inspiring ways, of creating more space for nature in our own gardens, drawing on the things he has done in his own "Wildlife Wonderland" garden in Brockham.
After the talk there will be a short break for light refreshments and then there will be an opportunity to design your own mini project to enhance the biodiversity of your own garden. The Biodiversity Park initiative is offering encouragement to residents in the form of small kits to help create new habitats, shelters and feeding stations for wildlife. 1 Powerpoint slides
2 Reading list
3 Paul and Clares Garden Report
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An excellent and inspiring open access guide to enable everyone to help wildlife in their gardens flourish.
TThe brainchild of Juanita Browne, the booklet was produced by Laois County Council with the assistance of Local Authority Heritage Officers across Ireland, with support from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Heritage Council.
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TALK DATES & VENUES - To reserve a place please email biodiversitypark1@gmail.com
BROCKHAM - Monday May 13th Brockham Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00pm
BOX HILL Monday May 20th Box Hill Village Hall 7.00-9.00pm
BETCHWORTH Wednesday May 29th Hamilton Room Betchworth 7.00-9.00pm
BUCKLAND Tuesday June 18th Reading Room 7.00 - 9.00pm
BROCKHAM - Monday May 13th Brockham Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00pm
BOX HILL Monday May 20th Box Hill Village Hall 7.00-9.00pm
BETCHWORTH Wednesday May 29th Hamilton Room Betchworth 7.00-9.00pm
BUCKLAND Tuesday June 18th Reading Room 7.00 - 9.00pm
Gardening for biodiversity encouragement packs
The 5 packs are intended encourage residents of Betchworth, Brockham, Buckland & Box Hill to increase the habitats for wildlife and improve the conditions for native plants and animals to flourish. The eligibalilty criteria are:
1 Resident of Betchworth, Brockham, Buckland and Box Hill
2 Attend one of the Gardening for Biodiversity talks
3 Complete the Gardening for Wildlife Survey
4 Join the WhatsApp Nature Group
5 Make a pledge to provide feedback on the outcomes of the project.
The five packs are:
1 Pond Starter
2 Bird Shelter, Feeder & Wildflowers
3 Insect shelter, log pile & wildflower food for insect pollinators
4 Self-Sustaining Composting Wormery for Soil Health & Plant Nutrients
5 Seed for wildflower mini meadow
Further information about the kits is provided in the pdf file below.
1 Pond Starter
2 Bird Shelter, Feeder & Wildflowers
3 Insect shelter, log pile & wildflower food for insect pollinators
4 Self-Sustaining Composting Wormery for Soil Health & Plant Nutrients
5 Seed for wildflower mini meadow
Further information about the kits is provided in the pdf file below.
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Visit Paul and Clares 'Wildlife Wonderland Garden'
Monday 10th June 6 to 8pm
Be inspired by visiting Paul and Clares amazing garden in Brockham, to learn about permaculture, forest gardening and gardening for wildlife. They show us how we can enhance biodiversity and create an environment within which wildlife can flourish, while providing food for the table. Maximum group size is 12. There is no cost.
To register for the visit please email Norman at [email protected]
Be inspired by visiting Paul and Clares amazing garden in Brockham, to learn about permaculture, forest gardening and gardening for wildlife. They show us how we can enhance biodiversity and create an environment within which wildlife can flourish, while providing food for the table. Maximum group size is 12. There is no cost.
To register for the visit please email Norman at [email protected]
We are the ARK
.Paul and Clare are embracing the philosophy outlined in the book 'We are the ARK' by Mary Reynolds. An ARC is an Act of Restoriative Kindness in the context of helping nature. You can buy the book on Amazon or download the audio book for free at this URL: https://amzn.to/4aZGhsy