Description

Explore the vibrant world of outdoor volunteering at The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Knockbracken, located in the corner of Knockbracken Healthcare Park in South Belfast. Our initiative aims to transform a once-commercial wildflower nursery into a thriving community space with a rich history and diverse ecosystems.

Key Features of Knockbracken Allotments:

1. Community Area: Equipped with a polytunnel, shed, seating area, and a community orchard.

2. Conservation Area: Home to various flora and fauna, providing opportunities for identification and support.

3. Allotments: In need of tender loving care, these allotments offer a canvas for restoration.

TCV Knockbracken serves as a focal point for workshops, health walks, and outdoor educational activities, fostering community engagement and well-being. Participants benefit not only physically and mentally from practical outdoor activities but also enjoy the social connections forged in this green haven.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Clearing vegetation from the large polytunnel, small polytunnel, and perimeter.
• Deconstructing compost bins, building and utilising compost heaps.
• Composting to enrich the soil.
• Removing rubble from undergrowth in the allotment area.
• Cutting grass for a tidy and accessible space.
• Relocating soft fruit/shrub bushes.
• Pruning trees and bushes for healthy growth.
• Caring for the willow forest.
• Pruning allotment hedges to maintain a neat appearance.
• Installing gates and fences for security.
• Bramble bashing to clear overgrown areas.
• Reinstalling the gene bank, involving digging and weeding.
• Tree Planting.