Volunteers are being urged to roll up their sleeves and muck in at a conservation event in Lichfield.

Pipehill Common will welcome Lichfield District Council’s Countryside & Park Conservation Group tomorrow (September 5) as they cut back grassland and seed heather to protect the heathland.

Justine Lloyd, countryside manager for Lichfield District Council, said: “We hope plenty of people take part in this conservation day at Pipehill Common. It’s a great way to learn new skills, meet people, and help to protect this rare heathland site.”

Taking place from 10.30am to 3pm, the event is free and open to anyone over 18 years of age.

Ruth Witczak, Beacon Park’s community and education officer, said: “This will be an active day outside, so remember to wear sturdy footwear and to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink, although free tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided throughout the day.”

Pipehill Common is at the junction of the A461 Walsall Road with the A5190 Lichfield Road. To book your free place on the conservation day, please call Denice Deverall on 308183 or email [email protected]. The full programme of Countryside & Park Conservation Group activities is available atwww.lichfielddc.gov.uk/cpcg.