# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Get started creating a garden with nature at its heart in this summer workshop, based at the Heather Corrie Ranger Station at West Blean.About this EventNew to gardening or keen to refresh or build on your skills? This workshop introduces how to create a garden that is both beautiful and provides space for nature.To start, our Wilder Gardens team will talk us through the basics of creating a wildlife-friendly garden, including:The benefits of a wildlife-friendly garden.What plants to choose and how to maintain them with nature in mind.Creating wildlife habitats in your outside space.Incorporating water into your garden.What to do with your lawn/mini-meadow.Naturally managing 'pests' in the garden.We'll share plenty of tips and inspiration to take home to your green space over the coming year.Our Nature Parks & Gardens Development Officer will then take us out into the gardens to demonstrate the principles we've discussed in action and provide a tour of the ground's summer highlights. Please be aware that the grounds at the Heather Corrie Ranger Station are a work in progress and not yet open to general visitors, so don't expect an immaculate garden! Instead you'll see how the team have been working to change an overgrown domestic space into a model for climate resilient and wildlife friendly gardening, and hear about plans for the future.This will be followed by a hands-on activity, such as sowing seeds, propagating or creating bug hotels to take home.The first part of the workshop will take place indoors, before we head outside for the tour and activity. Please dress appropriately for both, and remember we'll be doing some planting - you may like to bring a pair of gardening gloves if you have them, or let us know if you're a complete beginner and would like to borrow a pair. We'll go ahead in most weathers, but may need to postpone in the case of a severe forecast.Parking charges apply in the car park, card/app payments only. To register for free parking for the duration of this workshop, please email your registration number, name and the event you have booked to parkingcharges@kentwildlife.org.uk at least 72 hours before the event.Photo by: Gavin Dickson - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sturry/wilder-gardens-workshop-introduction-to-wildlife-gardening/100001981698529648 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35, max: 35, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Sturry - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: West Blean and Thornden Woods - **lat**: 51.3280875 - **long**: 1.0873732 - **full address**: West Blean and Thornden Woods, Thornden Wood Road, Sturry, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b7c16cbab2ee9a3502740ea584543c25e743275abc3a5eb92a190b7fda4bf7ed-rimg-w1200-h800-dc8ba460-gmir.jpg?v=1769520121 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening being held? - **A:** Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at West Blean and Thornden Woods, Thornden Wood Road, Sturry, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening? - **A:** Tickets for Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening are priced at GBP 35 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityStandardGBP 35Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening? - **A:** Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening is organized by Kent Wildlife Trust - Education & Training. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sturry, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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