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On the week when spring officially begins, Berkhamsted’s Rectory Lane Cemetery
invites you to roll up your sleeves and join their volunteers for two sessions of
gardening and groundwork.
Everyone is welcome to join their Wednesday Work Party on 20 March (the
official vernal equinox) and tackle a variety of green tasks in this award-winning
community space.
On Saturday 23 March they will be promoting their ‘Adopt a Grave’ scheme,
where individual volunteers care for a memorial by creating a miniature garden
filled with pollinator-friendly plants.
Ranger Kate Campbell adds, “We always need more hands to ensure that the
cemetery remains an accessible and biodiverse space, where the community and
nature can thrive. Winter takes its toll but spring is a time for exciting renewal and
growth. Volunteering has so many benefits, even if you can only come every now
and again. Friendships are made at our group sessions and being outdoors is an
instant boost to your mental well-being.”
Photos:
Daffodils are some of the plants that thrive in the cemetery
Goldcrests have been spotted by volunteers this spring
Volunteers hard at work
A memorial transformed into a miniature garden through the Adopt a Grave Scheme