Come and join us!

Building a dead hedge is fun and very easy. A dead hedge makes fantastic shelter, homes, food, nesting sites for a variety of wildlife from birds and mammals to insects, amphibians and reptiles. And it will help keep the pond safe for young children. The bark ‘beach’ will be a place for children to experience ‘pond-dipping’ activities in future, under the guidance of our Growing Hollingdean volunteers.

Stage two and three build of the Hollingdean Forest Garden Pond

Stage two – 20th March 2024, excavation and digging

Stage two of the pond dig was a clear crisp day, perfect for more digging. Growing Hollingdean volunteers and Will our Froglife expert at Hollingdean Park Orchard.

Continued on 21st March 2024

Thursday was grey foggy March day and only one way to keep warm is to dig! Lots of fun was had by the volunteers.

Stage three – 3rd April 2024, level the pond edges, line the pond

Level the pond edges and add liner and add fence. Well done to all the volunteers.

PLUS 6th May 2024, Monday Bank Holiday, planting the pond and celebrating our fantastic achievements, 10am to 2pm

Join Growing Hollingdean volunteers on the May Bank Holiday with Froglife for pond planting with aquatic plants and bank planting. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring a drink. It is time to get together and celebrate as well.

Please share with friends and family and we look forward to seeing your there.

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