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All children and young
adults under 19 must be accompanied by a parent or carer
2010
Sunday 12th September. What's happening at
Wharncliffe? A leisurely walk
around Wharncliffe Heath Local Nature Reserve with two of the trustees,
Dave Buttle and Kay Dulieu, to discuss aspects of the reserve including
its wildlife, current management and future plans. The Trust will be
looking for feedback from the local community, so this is a chance for
everyone to contribute. Meet at the R Don bridge on Station Road Deepcar
SK 291
980 at 11.00, Scheduled to finish
around 14.00, but this is only a guess so you may wish to bring some
refreshment.
Sunday 19th September. Management event at
Agden Bog. Help us help Yorkshire Wildlife Trust help the bog
to recover its botanical richness. This lovely little mire has been
suffering a little from scrub overgrowth which shades out the bog flora
and can also dry out the bog. So help us with a little sawing and
lopping for a few hours. The beneficiaries will include Sundews, Heath
Spotted Orchids, Butterwort and many others, Meet at 10am in the lay-by
on Smallfield Lane, 1 mile west of High Bradfield
SK 258 927. Bring a packed lunch and
appropriate outdoor clothing and gardening gloves if you have them, and
it is advisable to wear wellies.
Sunday 3rd October.
Management event at Agden Bog. If you
missed the last event here is another chance. If you went to the last
event and enjoyed it, here is the chance to do it all again. Details as
per 19th September.
Wednesday 6th October. Small Mammal Survey.
Event led by Derek Whiteley from the Sorby Natural History Society. The
traps will be set the previous night, so please come along to see what
turns up. As well as species, Derek will be monitoring sex, age and
weight before the animals are released back into their territories. Meet
at the R Don bridge on Station Road Deepcar
SK 291
980 at 9am.
Beat the birch and Bash the rhodo at
Wharncliffe Heath. Every year we consolidate on the
good work of our grazing animals by cutting back birch scrub. This work
is essential to maintain the open heathland habitat on which the plants
and animals of Wharncliffe Heath depend. We also cut back invasive
Rododendron ponticum thickets so that the regrowth can be treated
with herbicide. These events offer the opportunity for fresh air and
exercise along with great views and good company - so much more fun and
more useful than sweating in a gym! The events begin at 11.00 and are
scheduled to finish at or before 16.00. Tools will be provided but bring
gardening gloves if you have them. Make sure you have some warm clothes
with you and please wear stout footwear. Please bring your own lunch.
Meet at the R Don bridge on Station Road Deepcar
SK 291
980 on the following dates (all
Sundays):
17th October
31st October
14th November
28th November
Sunday 24th October. Discover the
Fungi of Wharncliffe Heath. Local
expert Ziggy will lead this event. Meet at the R Don bridge on Station
Road Deepcar
SK 291
980 at 11.00. Scheduled to finish at
14.00. Please wear stout footwear and bring warm and waterproof clothing
if the weather forecast requires it! |
