Gardeners, rangers and parks volunteers gear up for this year’s Love Parks Week from July 14 to 23.
An exciting range of events is being planned to encourage residents of all ages to make the most of their local parks and open spaces and get involved with volunteering.
Events already organised range from Healthwalks and gardening clubs to pond clearing and after school play sessions.
There’ll also be opportunities to get your hands dirty and join the volunteers working in gardens at Preston Park (including the walled garden and the rockery) Kipling Gardens, Queen’s Park and The Level.
Heathwalks are being planned for St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove Park, and Stanmer Park and there’s a chance to spot rare and beautiful butterflies at Sheepcote Valley.
Play-Tiger sessions for children will be held at Whitehawk Park, Hangleton Park, The Level, Wish Park and Saltdean Oval.
Cllr Gill Mitchell, chair of the environment, transport and sustainability committee, said: “We know how much residents love and value their parks and open spaces – thousands told us when they took part in our Big Parks Conversation last year with many expressing an interest in volunteering.
“The Love Parks Week events not only offer a chance to enjoy and explore the city’s parks and open spaces, but also to find out about the many volunteering opportunities available.”
Visitors to Stanmer Park are being invited to share thoughts and images of their favourite views, tell walks and cycle rides on twitter @brightonhoveCC Or by email: parksprojects@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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