Wednesday, March 02, 2005

Portreath Deptford Pink Conservation Day

Thursday March 17th 10am – 3pm

Meeting point : outside the Portreath Arms (grid ref: SW657453); street parking or car park on Lighthouse Hill.

What better way to greet the spring than to spend a few hours helping conserve one of Cornwall’s rarest and most attractive plants. Plantlife, the wild plant conservation charity, have teamed up with Kerrier Conservation Crew to organise a conservation day to undertake practical conservation work at New Walk, Portreath. This is the second conservation day in as many years at this scenic Deptford pink site. Help Plantlife and the Kerrier Conservation Crew revitalise the habitat of this very special plant by digging out invasive grasses and cutting back encroaching scrub.

If you are the sort of person that enjoys lungfuls of fresh air and doesn't mind muddy trousers, then we really need your help – come along! The conservation day is open to everyone and no prior experience is needed as full guidance is given on the day. Children under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult.

If you are interested in attending it is recommended that you bring the following items with you:

  • old outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather
  • waterproofs
  • on a sunny spring day make sure you cover up and apply sun block
  • sturdy footwear
  • packed lunch & something to drink

Kerrier Conservation Crew will supply tools and gloves.

For further information please contact:

Tim Wilkins

01722 342746

tim.wilkins@plantlife.org.uk