On an absolute Beaut of a morning, full of sun and glory, a wonderful group of volunteers met to do good in the local park.

The community orchard is an exciting project, to create a space for nature, people and teaching. It will be a legacy to future generations.

The tasks today, a bit more than usual,

• fill the water barrels for the trees
• move the hazel and willow
• create a new dead hedge
• use tree trunk sections from the park arborists to create a barrier.
• drill holes in the barrier for solitary insects to rest
• for the kids, tie together sections of bamboo for bee Hotels and place in the previous dead hedge.

I don't know about you but I think that's enough for a volunteer session.

A good group as usual for this mission, and child friendly to boot. It was a great opportunity to explain to the younger ones how the bamboo would be used and what they could look out for on their return visits.

A great day in the sun, with more to come every month. See you soon.