Sunday Session

Join Jersey Trees for Life at Val de la Mare for a morning of arboretum management in stunning surroundings.

‍Jersey Trees for Life hosts open volunteering sessions on the second Sunday morning of the month. These events take place at various locations island-wide, based on our prevailing needs and priorities.

If you're interested in trees and woodland management, or simply fancy getting out into the fresh air for a few hours of gentle morning exercise, we'd love you to join us.

You can sign up here if you're interested in attending this event.

We'll meet at 10:00am in the main car park at the top end of the arboretum (across the main road from aMaizin Adventure Park):

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If you have any problems finding us on the day, please call Alex on 07797 774676.

The arboretum management activities that you'll undertake will depend on ongoing priorities but will generally entail the likes of dead hedging, mulching, path clearing and removing competing or invasive species, as well as watering when it's been dry.

For those joining us, please bear in mind the following:

- You must complete a volunteer working agreement before attending (link also in confirmation email)

- Check the forecast and bring waterproof clothing or sunscreen as necessary

- Wear long trousers/sleeves and bring gloves suitable for touching brambles

- You may get wet feet so wear waterproof boots or shoes (not trainers or sandals)

- You may get tired so don’t push yourself too hard; take it at your own pace

- Bring snacks and drinks to maintain energy levels

- We provide equipment

- Ask our team lots of questions and have fun!

We also host volunteers at Val de la Mare on the first working Friday of the month from April to November, as well as similar ad hoc sessions at shorter notice. You can access details and free tickets in Eventbrite.

Jersey Trees for Life regularly hosts extra open volunteering, especially during planting season (December to March), so keep an eye out.

If you register as a volunteer on our website, you'll receive our monthly volunteer updates with details of upcoming volunteering opportunities for the following month.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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