3rd October - Trimming or Clearing at Netheridge
The session is set for 3 hours, but only me and the ranger have to stay till the end!
Please do feel free to pop along and only stay for as long as you want.
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Parking: There are lots of options for parking, see the relevant waypoints. Rea Lane is very narrow and so if you would prefer not to worry about parking then Sims Lane may be easier, if a bit of a longer walk to get to the meeting point. If you do attempt Rea Lane and find both suggested parking areas are full then you will need to park further up the lane and walk down.
Where: Find us at the suggested parking 1 coordinates for 1300, or make your way to the reference way point to turn either left or right depending on what the ranger has in store for us! I will put out an announcement to confirm if you need to turn left or right at this location, luckily the paths make it obvious where you need to head so you will find us without any issues.
What: Well I don't know! it all depends on what the birds are doing and if they have finished their nesting! There are lots of jobs to be done, either clearing trails, getting stuck in at the reserve ponds or having a fire and getting rid of our previous messes - I will post an announcement nearer the time with the specific work we will be doing.
How: The warden will be there providing guidance. We ask you to bring your own gloves and if you have them tools, so if you have loppers, shears and a saw please do bring them along. Don't worry if you don't have them as the warden will have a supply too, but we will need you to log that you require tools.
If it has recently rained the site does tend to hold water and so wellies are advised.
Health and Safety: The session and will be covered by Gloucester County Council insurance as long as you are working under the warden's instruction.
Dogs: This is a nature reserve with Swan's nesting on the pond, in addition to wild deer roaming the area. If your dogs are reactive to wildlife then they unfortunately are not able to come to this site.
Lastly please make sure you bring along your own refreshments, it can be thirsty work!