Wildlife and conservation volunteer days in East Devon

The Donkey Sanctuary is welcoming volunteers to its Wildlife Gardening Volunteer Day on Wednesday 14 December from 10am till 4pm.

Each month the Sanctuary runs wildlife and conservation volunteer days, which include outdoor practical tasks such as gardening, woodland management, hedge planting, willow weaving and the building of bug hotels. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet like-minded people, share and learn skills, and have fun.

This month, the team will be creating habitat for wildlife in a garden setting at Slade House Farm. Activities will include digging, mulching and planting. Volunteers will also get the opportunity to meet the Sanctuary’s donkeys, who benefit from these projects through environmental enrichment and a healthy ecosystem.

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Volunteer Days are free events, however, booking is essential. No experience is necessary, just a reasonable level of fitness, and volunteers must be over the age of 16. Gloves, tools and hot drinks will be provided. Volunteers are welcome to bring a packed lunch or visit the Hayloft Restaurant which serves a range of hot and cold meals.

As part of their Higher Level Stewardship scheme with Natural England, The Donkey Sanctuary takes a proactive approach to improving conditions for farmland wildlife, enhancing landscape character and protecting the natural and historic environment. Volunteers play a vital role in this work, assisting in many areas of conservation.

For further information and to book a place on any of The Donkey Sanctuary’s upcoming wildlife and conservation Volunteer Days, please contact Ruth on 01395 573162 or email ruth.angell@thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk