Monthly Working Bees
We have regular working bees through the year to look after our willow beds. It’s a great chance to see the yearly cycle of willow growth and learn more about identifying the different species and varieties of willow. Weeding, mulching, and cutting grass are our main working bee activities. Bring along weeding tools, gloves and wear sturdy shoes or gumboots. Also bring a hot drink and a snack for afternoon tea.
This spring we have scheduled a Saturday and Sunday option each month, come along to whichever suits you best. Working bees are 1pm to 4pm.
The upcoming working bee days are:
- Sat 12th October
- Sun 20th October
- Sat 16th November
- Sun 24th November
- Sat 7th December
- Sun 15th December
Contact us to find out more about working bees.
Garden Calendar
AGM
Our second AGM will be held 30th October at 5.30pm, in the Fred Hollows Room, Valley Project, North Rd, NEV.
Weaving Get-Togethers
Through the year we hold making days. We work on various projects, using a variety of materials. Past examples include tension trays, bending frames and handles, making string and brushes. These are co-learning spaces (no dedicated tutors), where the group will try ideas gleaned from the internet or books, and share tips for techniques (often learned while making mistakes!).
Cost: suggested donation $2 (members) and $15 (non-members), to help cover the cost of hiring the workspace.
For more information and if you wish to join please contact us.
The date for the next weaving get-together is:
- 1st December 2024, 10am to 4pm. Making bases.
Annual Harvest
Beginning the 2023 harvest.
We harvest the willows annually, in the winter when the plants are dormant. Harvest usually happens late June / early July, after all the willows have dropped their leaves, and before the sap begins to move again.
2025 Dates TBC
You can read about previous harvests in 2022, 2023 and 2024 on our News Page.