TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Hedge Care
An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)
Activity date: Thursday 2nd April 2026
Start time: 10:30
Finish time: 15:00
Activity description
The hedge on Windmill Green needs some help if it's going to thrive this summer. We will be giving it some space by removing vegetation that is growing in and around the tree guards and applying some mulch to help retain moisture around the roots.
Meeting place
Britannia car park in Colchester at 10a.m. or meet by the scout hut at Windmill Green around 10.20.
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Activity location
Windmill Green, Windmill Green Kelvedon Road, Tiptree CO5 0JZ, CO5 0JZ
Site description
Village Green
Contact
Michael Padmore
Telephone: 07764655682
Email: michael.padmore@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
Windmill Green is a small area of grassland by the scout hut. The hedge will help to make the space more wildlife friendly.
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - ASDA 25 Church Road, Tiptree, Colchester CO5 0LA