The Purbeck branch of the National Trust are giving people the opportunity to harvest berries and seeds from hedgerows before helping to create a wildlife-rich pasture.

The event will take place at Hartland Farm, near Corfe Castle on Sunday, November 3, starting at 10am to 3pm.

 Volunteers will join rangers in gathering seeds, berries, fruits and nuts from species such as hazel, holly, hawthorn, blackthorn, elder, ash and field maple.

In the afternoon, they will be planted in grassland in a bit to create 940 acres of wood pasture.

Ben Cooke, Area Ranger for the National Trust, said: “As well as being an incredible habitat, wood pasture is an ancient feature of the British landscape, alongside which much of our British wildlife evolved.

“This is a great opportunity for people to learn about our vision for creating a nature-rich and sustainable landscape in Purbeck and discover further ways they can get involved.” 

The event is free to attend, and no experience is required, but booking is necessary.

Refreshments of hot drinks will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own packed lunch. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Parking is available. Find further details and book here: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle/events/c0226e95-2dde-4208-bac9-fc5a7c38c489