Wildflower plug planting October 2025
Volunteers and youth groups will be plug-planting this summer © Cumbria Wildlife Trust
This autumn we are planting plug plants at farms in the Westmorland Dales and Lowther Valley.
Planting days include:
- Thurs 2 Oct - Bampton
- Fri 3 Oct - Askham
- Sat 4 Oct - Askham
- Weds 8 Oct – Bampton
- Tues 7 Oct – Bowderdale, nr Tebay
- Tues 14 Oct – Low Greenside, nr Newbiggin-on-Lune
- Wed 15 October : see details here and to book on this day
- Tues 21 Oct – Little Asby Common, nr Newbiggin-on-Lune
All days are 10am - 3pm (with a lunchbreak)
No experience is needed, we can show you how to plant wildflowers and can provide tools suitable for a range of mobilities. Tools, gloves & refreshments will be provided.
For more info and to book on a date, please email Cath at catherinem@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk with your name, a contact phone number and the date you would like to attend.
Plug plants, bulbs and equipment, ready for volunteers.
Vicky Slugocki, Volunteer in action, Bowber Head Farm, 2023
Thacka Beck Nature Reserve © Lee Schofield
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