Volunteer Conservation Tasks at The Devenish

Come and help to maintain this wonderful reserve. All tools and safety gear supplied; please wear gardening clothes.

Friendly group; training and help provided.

Bring your own packed lunch and snacks.

Entry: Free.

Booking essential.

To book please contact [email protected] quoting the code 2021/DEVENISH in the subject line.

Please note that The Devenish reserve includes steep slopes; some tasks may require climbing up and down these slopes.

Organised by The Devenish Volunteers Group

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