Everyone can join in the fun at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, on Sunday 27th May – even the dog!
Two events are taking place which will tempt your countryside conservation skills and show off your favourite pooch’s talents.
Between 10am and 12 noon join Durham County Council’s Countryside Service and help pull up ragwort. The unwanted plants are growing in the wildflower meadow near the Temple of Minerva.
Everyone can take part, it’s really easy and even five minutes of help will make a big difference. Tools will be provided but wear old clothes and sturdy footwear as it can be dirty work.
This community conservation event is part of the Meet the Species project set up to find and record 2012 plants and animals in the year of the Olympics.
After a bit of weeding, why not head over to the Stray Aid Dog Show Gala. The event, which has been organised by the local dog shelter to raise funds, promises lots of dog themed fun.
Enter your pooch in the dog show from 10am (all entrants £2), and then get your face painted, jump on a bouncy castle and try your luck at the tombola.
The dog show will be opened by HRH Princess Helen of Romania and the gala runs between 11am and 3pm. Entry is free but charges will apply for individual activities.
Hardwick Park Manager, Sara Fortune said: “Why not come along and lend a hand to this unique conservation initiative and if you bring your dog you could even win a prize at the gala!”
For more information visit www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickpark or call the Hardwick Park Visitor Centre on 01740 621 505.
