Urban
Wildlife Pond Workshop

A free, hands-on Urban Wildlife workshop at Calthorpe Community Garden, led by professional gardener and horticulture educator Jack Jeans. The day starts in The Cabin with “The Importance of Ponds for Wildlife”, 10:30-12:00, a relaxed discussion-based session on what a pond needs, including shelter and habitat, the use of aquatic and marginal plants, and how thoughtful pond design supports garden biodiversity. Capacity is 20 participants. The afternoon session, “Creating Ponds from Recycled Materials”, runs 13:00-16:00 in the Wildlife Garden. Participants build a wildlife-friendly pond from recycled materials, learn how to plant new ponds with marginal plants, and can bring a suitable container to make a mini pond to take home. The session is practical and interactive, working alongside others in the garden, with capacity for 20 participants. Advance booking through Eventbrite is essential; tickets are free and spaces are limited. There is room for participants’ own ideas, creativity and input.