By the Hurst Rethink team
The inspirational wetland and wildlife landscaper Pete the Pond is to give a talk at the Scout Headquarters on October 2nd at 7.30pm. Pete the Pond will talk us through the why, what and how to have a wildlife-friendly pond in your garden, having worked tirelessly for over twenty years helping to sustain and restore many local aquatic ecosystems.
Of all the features you can add to your garden, a wildlife pond is the number one all-star addition. The water reflects light, plant fronds and clouds, and the life it attracts adds movement and year-round interest. Putting in a pond is a generous act as it’s such a valuable resource for all kinds of creatures. As chemically-supported farming around Hurst drives creatures out of the fields and into our garden world, having a pond is a powerfully eco-friendly gesture. Also, a pond for frogs and toads might just help your slug problem.
There are some clever moves to be had, and Hurst Rethink has joined forces with Pete the Pond for an evening of information designed to give you a head-start as a wildlife pond owner. In the interval, browse stalls promoting the cause of local mammals and birds, buy plants from Garden Sage and local honey, and enjoy tea, coffee, and Ukrainian homemade cakes sold to raise money for the Ukraine cause.
Tickets are £3 and available at hurstrethink.org