After a few successful CITO's to join the monthly conservation morning at Lesnes Abbey organised by the Friends of Lesnes Abbey, they'd like us to come along and help again.
Meet at 10:00 with Marc from the Friends outside the cafe. They normally aim to head off by 10:10. Let me know if you think you might be late so I can let you know where we are and make sure that there are some tools for you. I will also try and find out where they'll be a day or so before and post it on here.
Britain is one of the least bio-diverse countries in the world and many of our native species are threatened by a lack of suitable habitat. The group helps not only maintain the current woodland, but also create new areas where wild flowers or wildlife can flourish.
The activities that this group undertake are varied and seasonal and include undergrowth clearance, removal of shrubs and trees where they are blocking light, creating glades, keeping the heathland in shape and maintaining the various ponds.
This tends to be fairly active work and may require walking with tools to remote parts of the woods, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.
All tools and materials provided.
Wear boots suitable for muddy and overgrown land. Ideally bring your own gloves, although these can be provided. Do check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
There is usually plenty of parking in either Abbey Road or New Road.