Events and Activities

Volunteer Session

We’ll be opening up some of the woodland to improve sightlines, clearing a little of the undergrowth that is taking over and litter picking. 

Gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day.  

9.30am to 3pm

Meet at the volunteer compound.

Activity level: moderate to heavy.

Volunteer Session

We’ll walk around Bridgefield ponds at nightfall using torches to look for frogs, toads and newts, recording any sightings.

You’ll need walking boots or wellies, long trousers and warm clothing. We recommend a head torch too. Please note there will be walking on potentially unstable ground in the darkness.

 5.30pm to 7.30pm (sunset 5.56pm) 

Meet on Rutledge Avenue, Kingsnorth TN25 7AD 

 If you want to come along, just drop us an email at parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk so we know to look out for you. . 

Activity level: moderate

Volunteer Session

 This session will be a little different as we learn all about traditional coppicing techniques with our guest trainer, Michael White, in the Woodland Walk. He’ll explain how coppices are created, the best species to use, how to manage them, their benefits to nature and more.

As places are limited for this session you MUST book your spot by emailing parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk by Friday 6 March.

If you plan to attend you should wear long trousers, long sleeves and warm layers if the weather is chilly. Gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day. 

9.30am to 3pm

Meet at the volunteer compound.

Activity level: moderate to heavy.

Volunteer Session

We’ll walk around Finberry ponds at nightfall using torches to look for frogs, toads and newts, recording any sightings.

You’ll need walking boots or wellies, long trousers and warm clothing. We recommend a head torch too. Please note there will be walking on potentially unstable ground in the darkness.

 6pm to 8pm (sunset 6.20pm) 

Meet on Brambling Avenue, Kingsnorth TN25 7FB 

 If you want to come along, just drop us an email at parkvolunteers@ashford.gov.uk so we know to look out for you. 

Activity level: moderate

Volunteer Session

Help us sow wildflower seeds in our meadow. We’ll rake and hoe to break up the soil then scatter seeds.

If you would like to attend you should wear long trousers and long sleeves. If sunny you should apply sunscreen and may want to wear a hat. Gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day. 

9.30am to 3pm

Meet at the volunteer compound.

Activity level: moderate to heavy.