Wymondley NG environmental group

An activity with Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team

Activity date: Thursday 16th July 2026

Start time: 9:30
Finish time: 16:00

Activity description

This is a long term project to improve biodiversity on the site. Each week we'll be doing different activities according to the season to increase and improve habitats for wildlife - it could be tree planting, wildflower surveys, seed collection, litter picking, scrub clearance and more.

Meeting place

To travel from Bedford on the minibus, meet at The Cemetery Gatehouse at 9.15am. To arrange local pick up or to meet on site please contact the office.

Activity location

Wymondley National Grid, Blakemore End Road St Ippolyts Hitchin SG4 7PD, SG4 7JJ

Site description

Area around substation, between outer perimeter fence and inner operational fenced off area. Includes grassland, wooded areas, a pond, slopes, and a footpath around edge (possibly public, possibly permissive, not well signed or documented)

Pick Up Point

Contact

Katherine Miskin

Telephone: 01234 217553
Email: k.miskin@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/beds

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Join us to help increase biodiversity in the woodland shelter belt. Activities will include coppicing, tree management, clearing glades for wildlife, plant surveys and identification. Tasks will change by season and the weather conditions throughout the year. No experience is required to take part and all tools, training and instruction will be provided. A reasonable level of fitness is required to take part. Tea, coffee and biscuits will available for all volunteers.

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