Work party, 26/3/23
Cloudy but comfortable weather, along with a singing Mistle Thrush perched high over the northern edge of the wood, greeted our 12 volunteers today. We have planted a considerable amount…
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Work Party, 26/2/23
13 volunteers today enjoyed some decent weather, with shelter from the north-easterly. We were pleased to welcome newcomers Oliver, Matthew and Cameron. Continuing where we left off at the February…
Work Party, 22/1/23
This was certainly the coldest work party for a long time – freezing at the start, somewhat slippery up the hill, and only a few degrees above zero when we…
Work party, 11/12/22
9 brave souls ventured up the hill today in near-freezing temperatures, with light snow at the start and heavy mist when we returned. We coppiced some Wych Elm in the…
Work Party 27/11/22
Another good turnout of 15 volunteers today, enjoying nice weather. The main task was the planting of 120 whips (Crab Apple, Dog Rose, Dogwood, Hazel and Hawthorn) kindly donated by…
Work Party 6/11/22
Today’s work party was a replacement for the October work party, cancelled because of foul weather, but despite relatively short notice we had an excellent turn-out of 16 volunteers. On…
Work Party 24/9/22
John Elwell reports on Sunday’s work party: “This was the first work party following our summer break, and what a fantastic turnout! No fewer than 20 volunteers, including a good…
Work Party 25/7/22
A successful work party of 7 volunteers on Sunday in pleasant, if hot for the work involved, conditions. John and Richard sprayed several sycamores and maples for removal in the…
Work Party 26/6/22
June is the month when the nettles and brambles beside the paths really become a problem. Fortunately Notts Wildlife Trust have scythes we can borrow and a volunteer, Nick Mills,…
Work Party 22/5/22
Another fine day for our work party. The main task for the 11 volunteers was checking on whips planted around the boundary over the last couple of winters. One team,…
