Our gardens are a vast living landscape.  With an estimated 24 million gardens in the UK, the way they are cared for can make a big difference to the natural world. Hedgehogs, bats, sparrows, song thrushes and stag beetles are all declining species in the UK, but if we manage our gardens to benefit wildlife, these creatures and many more will find refuge.  

The office grounds at The Pearson Park Office are open to the public generally 9am to 5pm for public access. Once our office needs are fulfilled the aim is to provide the rest of the area for wildlife. The site area is 3000 square meters, which is less than half the area of a football pitch but has recorded 316 species.

The work will involve maintaining and enhancing the grounds for wildlife. It is light touch and will not involve much if any digging and turning soil over. It will involve lots of secateur work as shrubs send runners and branches over the paths. You may occasionally be using a handsaw. There are also regular litter picks to keep the site free of litter.  All tools and facilities are available onsite and there is also secure cycle storage.

If you live in Hull or the wider local area then we'd love to hear from you to apply for this volunteer role please read the full role description and send in a completed application form to volunteering@ywt.org.uk