ParkLife SW

01/08/2026

Plenty of yellow rattle seed collected from Hope Wood, which will be used to populate other areas.

Yellow-rattle is an annual that thrives in grasslands, living a semi-parasitic life by feeding off the nutrients in the roots of nearby grasses.

It is often used to turn improved grassland back to meadow. By feeding off the vigorous grasses, it eventually allows more delicate, traditional species to push their way through.

It is also the plant that the larvae of two rare moths feed off, including the grass rivulet.

31/07/2026

Path weeding at Leechwell. With thanks to our wonderful volunteers.

31/07/2026

Beautiful day at Yealmpton Agricultural show with YEM Yealm Estuary to Moor 🏞

11/07/2026

Go species spotting and enjoy nature walks as part of our "BioBlitz" in Yelverton 🐝 🐞 🦋 🪺

Along with our friends at ParkLife SW we're hosting a mini-bioblitz event on 25 July - a BioBlitz is a race against the clock to identify as many species as possible - and we need your help!

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is a great opportunity to get some fresh air, develop your skills, meet new people, and make a positive impact on the environment.

You don’t need to be a wildlife expert to take part. All you need is enthusiasm!

We’ll be doing quadrat surveys, transect walks and using bird song apps alongside a selection of ID cards to help identify invertebrates, butterflies, birds and more!

Places are limited, so book your place by clicking the link in the comments.

02/06/2026

Really looking forward to this! Come along if you can 🌳

02/04/2026

All welcome to join us for some hedge planting days at Welbeck Manor golf course near Sparkwell! 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

14th and 16th April, 10.30 - 3 (come for as long or short a time as you'd like). Find out more and let us know you're coming here:

Join us to plant a new hedgerow at the Welbeck Manor golf course - all welcome!

11/03/2026

Volunteer update! 🌳

Join ParkLife in helping to restore and enhance the nature garden at Victoria Park, Ivybridge. We will be clearing back overgrown vegetation to improve the garden's wildlife habitats.

We'll bring all tools and equipment needed for the day but don't forget to wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear.

Upcoming dates:
Tuesday 24th March
Wednesday 25th March

Please email us at [email protected] or sign up at the Eventbrite link below to let us know you'll be coming.

We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-victoria-park-nature-garden-tickets-1984969943535

04/03/2026

ParkLife is continuing to enhance the wetland at Hangar Marsh. The reedbeds, ponds and streams at the site are home to a variety of small mammals, birds, insects and plants.

We've been working hard alongside volunteers to cut and rake the reedbed, control invasive plants, maintain the pond, and build leaky woody dams to raise the water level at the marsh.

Here are our upcoming volunteer days:
Tuesday 17th March
Friday 27th March

If you’re interested in help us manage the wetland at Hangar Marsh, visit our Eventbrite page to sign up!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reed-bed-management-at-hangar-marsh-tickets-1980554542953

25/02/2026

Volunteer update! 🌳

Join us at Kitley Woodland next week and help to maintain the growing woodland. You can help by planting trees, replacing broken stakes, and removing weeds from tree guards.

From 10:30am until 2pm on 5th and 6th March. Stay for as little or as long as you like - it all helps!

Click the Eventbrite link below or email us at [email protected] for more information or to let us know you'll be coming!

We hope to see you there!

Join us at Kipley Woodland and help us with tree maintenance.

25/02/2026

Volunteering update!

We're back at Yonder Oak Wood making brushwood bundles to protect raptor perches, or 'Frankenstein trees'! Join us on 11th March and help protect these valuable habitats.

Click the Eventbrite link below for more information and to sign up, or email us at [email protected] to let us know you're coming.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Parklife to help create organic barriers around raptor perches, or 'Frankenstein trees'!