About the event

Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust for a Wild Workday with a real difference. You will be learning the ancient art of scything, a centuries-old technique that is still one of the most effective and wildlife-friendly ways to manage habitats. With expert guidance, you will then put your new skill to work helping us control bracken at Helman Tor, our largest nature reserve and the heart of our ambitious Tor to Shore project.

Bracken is a beautiful plant, but left unchecked it dominates landscapes and crowds out the rare flora and invertebrates that need open ground to thrive. By scything bracken back, you will be directly helping to restore habitats for everything from butterflies and reptiles to ground-nesting birds.

What you will be doing

• Learning the basics of scythe use, from set-up and stance to safe, effective cutting
• Putting that skill to work helping our reserves team manage bracken across the Tor
• Spending the day outdoors in one of Cornwall's most stunning landscapes
• Connecting with people from other businesses across the region

A unique networking opportunity

This is not just a chance to step outdoors and make a real difference. It is also a brilliant way to meet like-minded people from other businesses, build new connections, and bring colleagues from different departments or supply chain partners along for a shared experience. Some of the most meaningful business conversations happen over a cup of tea on a Cornish hillside.

Looking for a private event for your team?

We also offer standalone Wild Workdays for individual businesses, where your team has the whole event to themselves. This is a brilliant option for team away days. If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rowan at Rowan.Hartgroves@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk to discuss the options and pricing.

The practical bits

The day runs 10am to 3pm

All tools, training, and supervision are provided

This is active, outdoor work on uneven ground, so a reasonable level of mobility is needed

Please bring sturdy boots, long trousers, layers, sun cream or waterproofs (depending on the weather), a packed lunch, and plenty of water

Wilder Business Network members receive a discounted rate of £75 per person. Please use the appropriate ticket type at checkout

Why your booking matters

Every ticket directly supports our conservation work at Helman Tor

Spaces are limited to 12, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Questions

If you have any questions before booking, get in touch with Rowan Hartgroves, Corporate Partnerships Manager, at Rowan.Hartgroves@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

Terms and Conditions

By booking a place on this Wild Workday, you are agreeing to the following terms.

Cancellations by you

• Cancellations made more than 14 days before the event date will receive a full refund, minus any Eventbrite booking fees.
• Cancellations made between 7 and 14 days before the event will receive a 50% refund, minus any Eventbrite booking fees.
• Cancellations made less than 7 days before the event are non-refundable, as the costs of running the day will already have been committed.
• Tickets are transferable to another person free of charge, provided we are notified by email at least 48 hours before the event with the new attendee's name and contact details.

Cancellations by Cornwall Wildlife Trust

• We may need to cancel or postpone the event due to severe weather, low numbers, or circumstances beyond our control. In this case, you will be offered either a full refund or the option to transfer your place to an alternative date.
• We are not responsible for any additional costs incurred (travel, accommodation, time off work) in the event of cancellation.

Health, safety, and suitability

• This is an active, outdoor event on uneven ground. Participants must be able to walk on rough terrain and carry out physical work for a full day.
• All tools and training will be provided. You agree to follow all safety guidance given by Cornwall Wildlife Trust staff on the day.
• You are responsible for ensuring you are physically fit and well enough to participate. If you have any medical conditions, allergies, or accessibility requirements, please let us know in advance so we can make reasonable adjustments where possible.
• Cornwall Wildlife Trust reserves the right to remove any participant whose behaviour is deemed unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate, without refund.

What to bring

• Sturdy boots, long trousers, layers, waterproofs or sun protection (weather depending), a packed lunch, and plenty of water.
• Cornwall Wildlife Trust is not responsible for any personal belongings lost or damaged during the event.

Photography and media

Cornwall Wildlife Trust may take photographs and video during the event for use in our communications and marketing. Please let us know on arrival if you would prefer not to be photographed and we will respect that throughout the day.