Volunteer Community Foresters are meeting with the Raise team to help plant trees at Low Skelgill Farm in Cumbria . This is a practical, hands-on day outdoors focused on maintaining and strengthening last year’s planting.
This session is part of our neuroaffirming Volunteer Community Forester programme. It offers a structured, welcoming space to build skills, spend time outdoors and contribute to long-term woodland creation.
This session is for Volunteer Community Foresters and invited link organisations.
The new woodland creation at Low Skelgill aims to increase biodiversity across the site whilst retaining conservation grazing with small herd of Shetland cattle.
What the day will involve
We’ll meet at the camping barn before walking together to the site, around five minutes away. The session will include a short welcome, clear demonstrations of tasks, supported practical work and time to pause or take breaks as needed.
You can expect:
clear guidance and step-by-step demonstrations
a steady pace with space to ask questions
a small team environment with Raise staff on hand throughout
Practical information
Meeting point: Parking near Low Skelgill Farm (full details will be shared after sign-up).
Facilities: Toilets are available near the camping barn, which is our sheltered spot for the day.
What to bring: Packed lunch, water bottle, warm, waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear suitable for uneven ground.
All tools and gloves will be provided.
Who can attend
This session is for existing Volunteer Community Foresters and invited groups.
Interested in becoming a Volunteer Community Forester?
Visit the Volunteer Community Forester sign-up page to learn more about the programme and how to get involved.
Booking your place: Existing volunteers will receive booking information directly.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the day or the volunteer programme, please contact Zoe Pearson, Community Forester at Raise:
📧 zoe@raisecumbria.co.uk
📞 07354 903253