Meres & Mosses - get involved & dirty

Message from Luke Neal, Meres & Mosses.

We will be working at the Marlot on Wednesday 4^th Dec, 10am- 3pm: Cutting grass from the meadow and thinning scrub.

Meet at Marl Allotment, Roundthorn Bridge on Shropshire union canal, turning off Platt lane, Welsh end, Whixall. The correct grid reference for The Marlot is SJ 501358

 Even if the weather is dry on the day, it might be advisable for people to wear water-proof clothing, as the cuttings will be wet to handle.

Please wear sturdy boots or shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. Bring you own Packed lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

 Hope to see you there!

 Future work parties: (some additions included)

Sunday 8^th December, Colemere, 10am – 3 pm: Thinning trees at mere edge for the benefit of Least Water Lily.

Meet in Colemere Country Park  car park, Near Ellesmere.  

 Wednesday January 8^th,Marl Allotments, 10am- 3pm: Cutting grass from the meadow and thinning scrub.

Meet at Marl Allotment, Roundthorn Bridge on Shropshire union canal, turning off Platt lane, Welsh end, Whixall. (grid ref: SJ 501358)

 Wednesday 15^th January, Prees Heath Common, 10.30am – 3pm: Clearing dead/degenerate Gorse and Bramble.

Meet on the access track opposite Steel Heath turning off the A49. For info contact Stephen Lewis, Warden, 07900 886809 or slewis@butterfly-conservation.org

 Sunday 19^th January, Colemere, 10am – 3 pm: Thinning trees at mere edge for the benefit of Least Water Lily.

Meet in Colemere Country Park  car park, Near Ellesmere.  

Wednesday 12^th February, Prees Heath Common, 10.30am – 3pm: Clearing dead/degenerate Gorse and Bramble.

Meet on the access track opposite Steel Heath turning off the A49. For info contact Stephen Lewis, Warden, 07900 886809 or slewis@butterfly-conservation.org

 Sunday 16^th Febuary, Colemere, 10am – 3pm: Putting up birdboxes to mark the start of national nest box week (possibility of a birdbox making session for families – watch this space!)

Meet in Colemere Country Park car park, Near Ellesmere.

 Thursday 20^th March, Ellesmere Moors, 10am – 3pm: cutting and removing reeds to allow light to the floor to encourage marsh violet for the benefit of the Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary.

Meet in the Moors carpark, Ellesmere.

 Wednesday 16^th April, Prees Heath Common, 10.30am – 3pm: Birch seedling removal.

Meet on the access track opposite Steel Heath turning off the A49. For info contact Stephen Lewis, Warden, 07900 886809 or slewis@butterfly-conservation.org

 
 

Luke Neal, Community Officer, Meres and Mosses Landscape Partnership Scheme

c/o Shropshire Wildlife Trust, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AH

Tel 01743 284275, luken@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk

www.themeresandmosses.co.uk

   

‘This programme has been supported by HLF, Defra, Northern Marches LEADER, The Jean Jackson Charitable Trust, DCLG, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, and Natural England.’

 

 

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