Looking for a way to help support your local environment? Why not join us at the hedge planting volunteer day at Aden Country Park on Saturday 9th November between 10am and 4pm.

Hedges are a vital feature in our landscape, providing food and shelter for birds, small mammals and insects. Hedges also help species to move through our landscapes from one habitat patch to another. These wildlife corridors are vital for species who struggle to cross large open areas like farmers’ fields.

At the hedge planting event we plan to plant 250m of new native hedging plants in the fields next to Hareshowe Farm in Aden Country Park. The event is being led by the Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service and the North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership (NESBiP). Everyone is welcome but all children must be accompanied by an adult.

The meeting point for the event is in the car park beside the Rangers Cabin. Please follow this Google Maps link, it is marked as “Aden Country Park East”.

Please wear walking boots/sturdy shoes and waterproofs/suitable clothes for working outside. Bring gloves, and a spade if you have one (don’t worry if you don’t as some tools will be provided), and stay as long as you like. There are toilets and Café onsite, but please feel free to take a packed lunch and a drink.

Please note: You need to register to attend this event, only one booking per group is needed. To register please visit: Hedge Planting Volunteer Day

Thank you to the Woodland Trust for providing us with the much need plants for this event.