East Hunsbury Planting Fest

Community Event!

Residents of East Hunsbury and beyond are invited to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into a fantastic two-day planting event this half term on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st February.

The East Hunsbury Planting Festival is a wonderful opportunity for the local community to come together and enhance green spaces while learning about flood resilience, biodiversity, and the benefits of tree planting. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just keen to get involved, everyone is welcome to volunteer their time.

The free festival will take place at Penvale Park, Grangewood Park and Blacky More Park, with volunteers helping to plant trees, bulbs, and seeds while supporting the creation of flood-resilient landscapes.

The event is organised by The RAIN Project, Woodland Dwelling, and East Hunsbury Parish Council, who will provide guidance, tools, and plenty of enthusiasm! Attendees are encouraged to bring gardening gloves and wellington boots, or similar.

What’s Happening and When?

• Thursday 20th February – Penvale Park, Grangewood Park & Hunsbury Library

10:00 – Penvale Park – Butterfly bund seeding

11:00 – Penvale Park – Naturalised bulb planting

12:00 – Grangewood Park – Community orchard maintenance

13:00 – Library – Create a RAIN garden at the Library

• Friday 21st February – Blacky More Park Only

10:00 – Cherry tree planting

10:00 – Daffodil planting

12:00 – FREE pizza for all helpers!