This winter by the end of March, Trees for Wimborne, a subgroup of Wilding Wimborne, will have planted 650 trees in the Dogdean and Stourview SANGs of Wimborne. Most were provided by the Woodland Trust, some bought thanks to funding by Dorset Council and the Dorset Community Foundation and some provided by individuals. Then, over the winter, fifty or so volunteers have prepared the ground, planted and continued to care for the saplings, so furthering Trees for Wimborne’s vision for increasing the tree cover in the area.
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Join the Tree Champions of ‘Trees for Wimborne’ and be part of this great initiative for the local environment
You could do some tree planting at one of their tree planting sessions in March. Bring a trowel and gloves – if you have them- and some shears and secateurs. They will provide some tools if you don’t have them.
Sunday 26 March at the Riverside area of Stourview SANG. Meet at the Brook Road end at 10.30am.
What is a SANG?
Sun, Mar 26 2023, 10:30am - 1pm
Wilding Wimborne is partnering with Walford Mill to bring you a plant-swap opportunity. We all tend to plant too many seeds and wonder what to do with the extra that germinate. Or we split an established plant and don't want to throw away the spare root.
Come to Walford Mill and take advantage of the plants on offer: you can leave any plants that you don't need and take some that you do!
Wed, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 27 2025, All day
Wilding Wimborne wants to encourage people to grow their own flowers, fruit and vegetables - all in a sustainable way.
Come to the Fair Ground Shop in the Cornmarket, collect some seeds - and get sowing.
A small donation is suggested so we can self-fund for future years.
Sat, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 30 2023, All day
N.B. Dates to be confirmed. Not available at time of event posting.
Sat, May 4 - Sat, May 11 2024, All day
From the RHS website:
If you want to encourage wildflowers in your lawn, try No Mow May. As the name suggests, you simply stop mowing in early May, which allows the wild plants already in your lawn to grow up and flower, adding colour and attracting pollinating insects and other wildlife. You can leave your whole lawn uncut or just a section. community, or giving a second life to ingredients that most commonly go to waste
Wed, May 1 - Fri, May 31 2024, All day
To celebrate Earth Day 2025, come and join us on the Minster Green on 26th April. Meet Wilding Wimborne and other Community Groups.
There are also other events:
1st - 30th April Seedy April at the Fair Ground Shop
22nd April: Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
23rd April: Party dECOrations Craft Workshop
With Wimborne War on Waste.
Sat, Apr 26 2025, 10:30am - 3pm
Seed Gathering Season - The Tree Council has been organising the autumn campaign to inspire everyone to gather seeds, fruits and nuts and grow the trees of the future.
Sun, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 22 2024, All day
Bees’ Needs Week - is an annual event coordinated by DEFRA, working alongside charities, businesses, conservation groups and academic institutions to raise awareness of bees and other pollinators.
Mon, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 24 2022, All day
The Big Butterly Count
The Big Butterfly count is underway. One of the biggest citizen science events in the world. Our insects are in decline and this is a way you can help understand the current state of our butterflies. It is really easy. Take a cold drink into the garden or park and sit for 15 mins counting all the butterflies and day flying months you see. An easy to use guide is available at the website link below where you can record your sightings. So east yet so important.
https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org