Join us for our August conservation club, where we’ll be taking a look at the fen creation area at Nosterfield Quarry. We’ll be planting out Tufted Sege and Purple Loosestrife, grown by LUCT volunteers on site in the wetland plant nursery, into sandbag planters. The sandbag planters will then in a few weeks time be planted out into Flasks Lake.

Conservation club is a bi-monthly volunteering opportunity for young people aged 6-18. Each month offers a different activity which enables young people to help out and learn more about the reserve, its habitats and wildlife. Young people aged 6-14 years need to be accompanied by a parent or carer, young people aged 14-18 are able to attend the session without a parent/carer if they wish.

Sandbag planters at Nosterfield Quarry

What you will need:

• Sturdy shoes, wellies or boots

• Clothing suitable for the weather conditions, including a waterproof if rain is forecast and suncream/ sunhat if the weather is warm

• Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty

• Please bring plenty of water, especially if the weather is hot

• Children aged 6-14 must be accompanied by a parent/carer

We will provide:

• All equipment necessary, including gloves

• A task briefing before you get started and an introduction to the site

• Drinks and snacks part-way through the morning

Where to meet:

Please meet at 10am at Nosterfield Quarry Visitor Centre car park (directions below)

To find the visitor centre, turn right off the B6267, just before you enter the village of Nosterfield as you head in the direction of Masham. It has a stone 'Nosterfield Quarry' sign marking the turning. It is an immediate left turn into the car park

The postcode doesn't take you to the car park itself; use What3Words: deliver.chuck.reject for the exact location on a map

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Horton, Community Engagement Officer on: amy.horton@luct.org.uk