No special skills are required to take part in our task days, but plenty of enthusiasm, energy and a desire to help conserve ’s wildlife. The tasks are suited to all levels of physical ability and volunteers are encouraged to do the task at their own pace. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Some tasks may be unsuitable for children so please check in advance with the warden. If you would like further information, please contact the Volunteer Development Officer via [email protected] or 01622 662012.

What you will need: Wear old clothes and strong shoes, (wellies may be needed) bring a drink and packed lunch if you plan to stay all day, and waterproofs (just in case).

*project details may change, so please contact the relevant warden before the task*

Gillingham – Thursdays Contact: Alison Ruyter on 07808 085031 for directions and further details. 9th August Fencing on the West Bank

16th August Cotoneaster management

23rd August Path cutting (bottom of West Bank)

30th August Path cutting (Pad F) Meet: Alison at for 9.15 or in the Darland Banks reserve car park off Star Lane (TQ 786 658) at 10am

Queendown Warren – Tuesdays Contact: Rob Pennington on 07772 547652 7th August Butterfly count

14th August Fencing material making

21st August Fencing repairs

28th August Path cutting/tree care Meeting: Meet Rob at Tyland Barn at 9.15am or in the Reserve Car Park off Warren Lane (TQ827629) at 10am.

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Sevenoaks Area Contact: Paul Glanfield 07766 732214

2nd August Invasive weed control and surveying

9th August Bank Rosebay willow herb cutting

16th August Wildlife Reserve Tool maintenance and yard tidy

23rd August Invasive weed control

30th August Invasive weed control Bough Monitoring and general site 31st August (Please meet at the Oast at maintenance Bough Beech at 10am). Meeting place and times: At Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve at 9.15 for a 9.30 departure to site (unless stated otherwise).

Weald Area Contact: Matt Hayes 07747 474364 6th August Meadow Cut

13th August Collingwood Site maintenance

20th August Meadow cutting

27th August Bank holiday – no task today! Meeting place and times: Tyland Barn at 9.15am or on site at approx. 10am, subject to prior arrangement with Matt

West Kent Wednesdays 1st August Peters Pit Ragwort pulling

8th August Fackenden Down Invasive weed control

15th August Turners Field Path cutting

22nd August Nashenden Down Clematis bashing

29th August Wayleave meadow cut Meeting place and times: Tyland Barn at 9.15am for a 9.30am departure to site Contact: Volunteer Team via [email protected] or 01622 662012

The task days for the following teams/reserves Area are completed for August, please see Nashenden Down September’s tasks for more outdoor The Larches opportunities: Roadside Nature Reserves