St. Marks Sunday 20th of October from 13:00, ideal for sleep-in
Difficulty: easy
Weather: 13°C, windy with sunny spells, chance of light rain
Location: St. Marks, Ballavarvane Farm, Braaid Road, IM9 3AP
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Parking is safest at the farmhouse next to the barn. It is ~300m walk to the site. For walking directions follow our signs or reference map below.
Google maps link maps.app.goo.gl/819K1fPPyqpqxnC8A
what3words.com/igniting.resold.sounds
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Due to a forecast of rain in the morning, we have a delayed start.
First timer or experienced, single persons or small groups, you can just rock up without prior contact. We are going to show newcomers our method of planting trees. It is okay if you come a bit late or need to leave early.
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We are going to plant ~300 saplings. The species we plant are mostly native to the island, fantastic for wildlife. The resulting woods are much more varied than forestry plantations grown for timber.
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The plantings tend to last for two to three hours and we share coffee and tea afterwards. Sturdy shoes are important and warm clothing that can get some dirt on it are recommended. We always have some spare gardening gloves.
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As usual we recommend ride sharing, helps with directions and creates joy.
Google maps link maps.app.goo.gl/819K1fPPyqpqxnC8A
what3words.com/igniting.resold.sounds
Our thanks goes to Vivien and her green thumbed friends who donated this load of native trees.
They are of the right species, the right size and (mostly) easy to transport so exactly what we need!💚 We have quite specific requirements for tree donations so are even more thankful about this effort.
We won a biosphere award for Creg-Y-Cowin🏆- proud of our fantastic team work there!
Yesterday we planted 276 trees, thanks for everyone who helped🎉UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Award Winners 2024🎉
🥁The Biosphere Award for Environment goes to...✨ Manx Wildlife Trust and Isle of Man Woodland Trust ✨
💫The two charities are transforming 105 acres of land into a Celtic rainforest to enhance biodiversity and support global conservation. With funding from Aviva, over 7,000 trees have been planted so far, engaging the local community through education and volunteering, and positively contributing to our Biosphere🍃
📷 Lucy Chapman from Manx Wildlife Trust receiving the Award from His Excellency Sir John Lorimer and Lady Lorimer. Photography by Great Media Works.
#MyBiosphere #OurBiosphere #BiosphereAwards #WorkingTogetherForASustainableFuture
Government House Isle of Man
St. Marks Sunday 13th of October from 10.30 am - join us!
Difficulty: easy
Weather: 14°C, largely dry and cloudy with gusts
Location: St. Marks, Ballavarvane Farm, Braaid Road, IM9 3AP
🚗🚌
Parking is safest at the farmhouse next to the barn. It is ~300m walk to the site. For walking directions follow our signs or reference map below.
Google maps link maps.app.goo.gl/pr5LnhogxaHSp48H6
what3words.com/lifted.demonstrates.scarring
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First timer or experienced, single persons or small groups, you can just rock up without prior contact. We are going to show newcomers our method of planting trees. It is okay if you come a bit late or need to leave early.
🦋🐛🪱🐝
We are going to plant ~300 saplings. The species we plant are mostly native to the island, fantastic for wildlife. The resulting woods are much more varied than forestry plantations grown for timber.
⏱☕️🫖🥾
The plantings tend to last for two to three hours and we share coffee and tea afterwards. Sturdy shoes are important and warm clothing that can get some dirt on it are recommended. We always have some spare gardening gloves.
🚗🚌
As usual we recommend ride sharing, helps with directions and creates joy.
Google maps link maps.app.goo.gl/pr5LnhogxaHSp48H6
what3words.com/lifted.demonstrates.scarring
400 saplings planted in Manx soil with barely any rain even though it looked dreadful on the drive there. Thanks to everyone who took part, great start!