Porthkerry Park Project
The Porthkerry Park Project is an environmental project run by Innovate Trust and funded by The Waterloo Foundation. The Porthkerry Park Project supports adults with Learning Disabilities and mental health conditions to participate in environmental activities at Porthkerry Country Park.
About the project
The Porthkerry Park Project supports adults with Learning Disabilities and mental health conditions to take part in conservation work at Porthkerry Country Park. Our groups work alongside the Vale of Glamorgan Community Rangers team to carry out important environmental improvement work throughout the park.
We also organise one-off educational activities and workshops to encourage participants to learn more about the natural world and environmental issues.
Project activities
- Hay raking
- Stream clearance
- Tree care
- Planting trees and flowers
- Litter picking
- Cutting back and removing invasive plants
Why join the Porthkerry Park Project?
- You’ll be helping the environment
- You’ll learn practical conservation skills like how to use tools correctly and how to plant trees
- You’ll learn about nature, wildlife and the environment
- You’ll improve your fitness
- You’ll meet new people and make friends
How can I join?
Please contact our Skills and Wellbeing team at 02920 382 151 or email us to join.
Project feedback
I didn’t know how to do things like use tools. I’ve grown in confidence from learning them things. I don’t want this to end. I want this to improve my confidence even more and maybe even become a proper gardener
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