The bluebell patch at the pond, mentioned in a previous post, has now come out – not quite a ‘sea of blue’ but rather nice anyway! Instructions for finding the area (you will not see it on a standard walk around the Pond) are here.
It’s also interesting to compare and contrast the two bluebell varieties, the native ones (as above) and the so-called Spanish bluebells which are the ones often planted in domestic gardens. See here for some tips.
There will be a volunteer event at Fleet Pond this coming Sunday and all are welcome to attend (see below for registering).
Colin Gray, Chairman of Fleet Pond Society, writes:
“This Sunday we will be in Brookly Wood, and the nearest access point is Avondale Road if you do not come to the workshop.
The task will be to remove as many of the non-native species as possible. There are rhododendrons, cherry laurel and bamboo to be tackled. Cut material will be bagged and taken to the workshop yard for disposal.
Waterproof boots should be adequate although some areas are still wet after the recent rains. We will be working in an area where brambles can be damaging to clothes so please be prepared.”
For further information and booking (which is essential as tools and resources have to be planned beforehand), please contact Hart Countryside Services:
Phone: 01252 623443 Email: countryside@hart.gov.uk
The Sunday volunteer tasks are supervised by a Hart Countryside Ranger together with members of Fleet Pond Society.
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There will be a volunteer event at Fleet Pond this coming Sunday and all are welcome to attend (see below for registering).
Colin Gray, Chairman of Fleet Pond Society, writes:
“We will have another clearance session on the Dry Heath on Sunday. We achieved a lot at the February task but there are a few more areas in need of work. This month is the last one on which we can tackle SSSI sites and a change of location will be needed for the April task.”
For further information and booking (which is essential as tools and resources have to be planned beforehand), please contact Hart Countryside Services:
Phone: 01252 623443
Email: countryside@hart.gov.uk
The Sunday volunteer tasks are supervised by a Hart Countryside Ranger together with members of Fleet Pond Society.
There will be a volunteer event at Fleet Pond this coming Sunday and all are welcome to attend (see below for registering).
Colin Gray, Chairman of Fleet Pond Society, writes:
“We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day by doing some more crucial work up on the Dry Heath by the reserve car park. Birch to remove and some gorse to coppice.
We have decided to throw caution to the wind – well in a carefully selected site anyway – and have a bonfire near the work site. There is already a pile of cut material to burn as a start. Weather permitting, this means we could have potatoes to bake so why not take one home as a Valentine present?
Waterproof boots advisable after all the rain but wellies probably not needed.”
For further information and booking (which is essential as tools and resources have to be planned beforehand), please contact Hart Countryside Services:
Phone: 01252 623443
Email: countryside@hart.gov.uk
The Sunday volunteer tasks are supervised by a Hart Countryside Ranger together with members of Fleet Pond Society.
Ed. I’m not sure the gift of a warm potato is the best way to a loved one’s heart but perhaps it’s the thought that counts 🙂 Either way, we wish everyone a happy Valentine’s Day!