How can i get this project off the ground?

So Im fed up with working fir voluntary organisations, fed up with the politics, abuse of trust and funds, not feeling valued etc and want to do something voluntary on my own.

Ive got this idea of finding a local homeowners garden and making it wildlife friendly to help wildlife more than the owners. Ive been stockpiling plants etc for a number of months from my own garden and so don't need any funds etc.

The problem is that i cant travel very far at the moment and i don't know how to find said home owner and their garden.

A tricky one. If anyone has any ideas i would greatly appreciate them.

 

Is the land share scheme still running?

Or how about having a look around your local area, see if any of the gardens look like they were once tended but have now got out of control. Perhaps a local elderly can't manage any more, and would love some kind soul to make it beautiful for them again.

 

Me and Essex Wildlife Trust have history. I was volunteering at a certain visitor centre for nearly 3 years and they did something unforgivable. So I took them to the press after getting ignored by the mangers.

I'd rather go alone to be honest.

 

What about asking the council about using some of the grass verges or playing fields or round abouts, some local farmers with a bit of land they don't use, be carefull about the subsiby payments

 

Do you know if you have a local gardening club? Maybe they have members who are no longer able to do much in their own garden and would appreciate your ideas?

Postcard in the local newsagents?

A notice in your local Freecycle?

Decide your maximum radius, make up and print off some leaflets and do a leaflet drop?

 

I guess a stall at the market/s clearly stating what you are about and some flyers scattered on the table so that those interested can take one and get in touch with you.

 

present for you....
https://www.buglife.org.uk/sites/de... for Invertebrates_Best practice guidance.pdf

 

Nursing/care homes and not just for the elderly? Schools/nurseries/play groups, it's great to get kids involved. And Clueless' idea of going round the local area and seeking tired looking gardens. Fantastic concept and all the best with it!