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Community Sphagnum moss planting on Marsden Moor

About the event

Join the rangers at Marsden Moor to help them restore the blanket bog habitat by planting sphagnum moss.

This moss holds up to 10 times its mass in water and once it’s established, it acts as a big sponge, holding water on the moor for longer.

Meet at Marsden Park, bandstand at 10am (w3w: https://w3w.co/tonight.proposals.backyards) or up on the moor at 10.30am (w3w: https://w3w.co/siblings.losing.shelter).

There will be a 20 minute walk on to the moor, with some steep sections.

Please bring lunch and plenty of water (hot drinks advised).

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy boots or preferably wellies. As we will be planting into wet areas of moorland. If you can, please also bring your own dibber (eg: a wooden spoon or screwdriver).

If you would like to join us, please email marsdenmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk or book a free space online.

Contacts

National Trust Marsden Moor Estate Office

The Old Goods Yard Station Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6DH

01484 847016

Dates and venues

  • Saturday 4 November 2023 - 10:00am - 2:00pm, Please click on link under Further Information for more details of meeting, times and booking.
  • Sunday 5 November 2023 - 10:00am - 2:00pm, Please click on link under Further Information for more details of meeting, times and booking.

Further information

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Themes

Walks, rides and conservation Please see under Events for walks, cycle and horse rides and conservation activities. From short town trails, to strolls around charming valleys and hikes across the Pennine moors, there's usually something for everyone.