We’re excited to welcome landscape designer and local resident Dr Catherine Heatherington as our guest speaker on Wednesday 1st March.  She will demonstrate how creating habitats does not have to involve mess, artefacts, or dependence on native plants.

Catherine will explain concepts such as ‘cues to care’ and ‘as found’ along with sound design and ecological principles. ‘Planting design balanced for the seasons, and for the food, water and shelter needed by animals and plants, allows every garden to play its part in supporting wildlife and human enjoyment.’

Referring to small gardens and a RSPB garden with “take home” ideas for visitors, Catherine will explore ways to capitalise on what’s existing and discuss the corridors, layers and transitional spaces which humans and wildlife rely on.