Come and join us on a cotton grass plug planting days on Saturday 18 March & Sunday 26 March. We have 12,000 common cottongrass plants to plant on degraded blanket bog on Hartley Common.

Among other benefits, peatlands are crucial for capturing and storing CO2 and holding back water. Plug planting is an important step in peatland restoration which helps to speed up revegetation and reduce erosion of bare peat.

Please sign up using the volunteer platform Better Impact. Please contact Clementine@northpenninesaonb.org.uk for more information.

Location: Kirkby Stephen/Nateby – Specific location details will be given to those who sign up to volunteer. Parking will be next to the road. The site is a 10min walk from parking area. Please be aware that the terrain is uneven, wet, and boggy. Waterproof clothing and footwear advised.
Please note that there are no toilet facilities. The activities are suitable for all ages; children must be supervised by an adult. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks.