Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Friends of Longford Park on November 12, 2023|
A hardy few turned out for a rainy day in Longford Park today. In spite of the weather some good work was done around the community allotment and in the peace garden. Thanks to those who braved the wet weather, and to the Friends for the warm welcome!
Posted in Grassland, Miscellaneous, tagged Cheshire East Rangers, Tegg's Nose Country Park on October 25, 2023|
Our activity for October was to join Martin of the Cheshire East Rangers on a sunny Sunday to clear willow scrub below and near the quarry face at Tegg’s Nose Country Park. The rock face is of geological interest and but would be hidden by willow if growth were allowed to go unchecked. We already have dates arranged at Tegg’s Nose in 2024 (Sunday 26 May and Sunday 23 June 2024), we so look forward to being back here then!
Posted in Miscellaneous on October 1, 2023|
Our activity for September was some habitat management in Alexandra Park, Whalley Range – our first group visit here. On Sunday 17 September, We were in the north-west section of the park, working in an area thick with bramble, whips and pendulous sedge. Our task was to clear some of the growth to create bays, giving a longer “scalloped” edge to this habitat-rich and wild area. Thanks to all those who came along, including new volunteers, and to the Friends of Alexandra Park for the hosting and the welcome!
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Hollinwood Scout Camp on September 10, 2023|
For our August activity, a few of us made it a return visit on the 6th to the developing Hollinwood Scout Camp, where we helped to improve access to one of the camp’s fields with construction of a ramp. We had a warm welcome, as always – many thanks for the plentiful supply of much-needed tea!
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Friends of Longford Park on November 26, 2017|
There weren’t many of us, or of the Friends of Longford Park, out today – a day of occasional heavy rain but also good spells of winter brightness. However, we made good progress with various jobs in the park’s wildlife garden: some thinning in the wooded area to allow more light to penetrate, some creation of habitat piles along the fence lines, and some planting of hazel, dogwood, crab-apple etc. at various points in the garden.
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged RSPB on October 6, 2017|
Many thanks to conservation volunteer Helen for updating the blackboard we display to passers-by when we’re working on site. The board was originally provided to us by the RSPB but after some years of use was in need of a refresh. Let’s hope it helps to bring in a flood of new volunteers!
SMCV 