Greening Maindee

We create and maintain public green spaces in Maindee.

Join in with us at Greening Maindee! We have lots of workshops and skills you can develop here with us. Register here on Plinth to express your interest in what we have to offer. We will then get in contact with you direct or via your Green Careers Coach or Placement Facilitator. Here are some ideas: -Nature Walks around specific areas of Newport with Ecology experts-Community volunteering with Greening Maindee groups -Archibald Street Project - building an outdoor tool shed and education centre -Nature unlocked: gardening for beginners, nature identification classes, crafting with nature -Wood workshop courses with Reseiclo - learn to create items such as bird boxes and bat boxes from recycled wood Sign up on Plinth to let us know you are interested!

Expression of Interest - join in with Greening Maindee!

Thank you for booking onto Gardening Volunteering with Greening Maindee! We will be in contact whether we are meeting at Eveswell Community Centre Garden or St. Mary's. Please bring comfortable clothing that can get dirty and comfy shoes such as trainers or work boots. Let us know if you need anything else! Looking forward to seeing you.

Join in with the volunteers at Greening Maindee for our regular volunteer gardener days.Please arrive at 9:15amWe will either be located atEveswell Community Garden 25, Eveswell Street, Newport, NP19 8EP or St Mary, Wharf Road, Corporation Road, NEWPORT, NP20 1JYWhat to expect:The group arives at 9:15am, we have refreshments for 20 minutes and then get assigned various gardening tasks, which might inlcude-digging-weeding-clearing-planting-wateringDrinks, snacks and lunch is provided.Please bring: -comfortable clothing that can get dirty-closed-toed shoes such as trainers or work boots -a waterproof if it is going to rain -a sunhat and suncream if it is sunny If you don't have any of this items, please get in contact so we can source them. Gloves and gardening tools will be provided If you would like to come, please register on Plinth and Kathy will be in contact.

Friday Gardening with Greening Maindee - Newport

Eveswell Community Centre is owned and run by TOCH. Greening Maindee are key holders and maintain the gardens there.

Eveswell Community Centre Garden

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Which location would you like to be picked up from on the day.

We'll be visiting <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://grangeproject.co.uk/">this</a> amazing re-wilding project in Monmouthshire to see how they have developed this farm for nature and wildlife. There will be an introductory talk followed by a one hour tour of the site. Then we'll be doing some re-wilding of our own - either digging a pond, clearing some path clearing and brash pile making. You will be joined on this trip by Greening Maindee volunteers.About the site: It is a hilly uneven site.The management of the land is currently divided between Young wilders (a youth non-profit encouraging more 18-30 year olds into nature recovery) and a community of volunteers. Since 2023, they have been planting, disturbing, digging and scattering - alongside two very busy pigs.What to expect:Lunch is provided.Pick up: 9am at Maindee Library - 79 Chepstow Road. Newport NP19 8BY. Option to pick up from Abergavenny train station if travelling from Swansea.Return: 5pm to Maindee LibraryWhat to wear: Rugged trainers or boots, waterproof clothing.

Rewilding project in Monmouthshire, Wales. Restoring nature, sustainable farming, community education and eco-accommodation in the Welsh countryside.

Greening Maindee

Expression of Interest - join in with Greening Maindee!

Friday Gardening with Greening Maindee - Newport

Visit the The Grange Project, Monmouth