BEES Conservation Volunteers
Last Friday we cleared vegetation from the historic hill tramway at Shipley Glen with help for the first time from some volunteers taking a break from their desk jobs at Bradford & Bingley Building Society. Set in historic woodland the tram has run for 111 years ( http://www.glentramway.co.uk/). Under the drizzle we attacked the weeds with strimmers, sickles, spades and trowels. By the end of the day we had cleared the whole line (about 400m) ready for the invasion of families this Bank Holiday Weekend.
At the end of the day an impromptu fashion show along the station-platform/catwalk treated us to Pavell's Spring foliage garland design modelled by the lovely Agnes.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Knotweed
Last Friday we had a volunteer meeting. A chap from the council came to talk about Japanese Knotweed, which was really useful because we come across it all the time.
We also ate a lot of biscuits.
Since the last blog volunteers have made baby herons at the Yorkshire Sculpture park (don't ask), had a long day at the orchard that ended with a barbeque, and spent last Friday on the nature reserve.
We also ate a lot of biscuits.
Since the last blog volunteers have made baby herons at the Yorkshire Sculpture park (don't ask), had a long day at the orchard that ended with a barbeque, and spent last Friday on the nature reserve.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Up on the roof
..well not really 'cos that wouldn't be safe, but the roof went up on the shelter at the orchard today - with the help of the step ladders. It was a bit of a job trying to get it right first time, but eventually it went up just in time.
In other news, the first of blossom was showing, the garlic was coming up. Other people worked on small vegetable plots within the orchard.
There was also some bizarre work, drilling holes in plastic cups. Not for use on the orchard - you'll have to wait and see what use they'll be put to.
Lots of people out today, well there were lots of teas and coffees to make at lunch anyway and not much room in the minibus - 14 at least.
Next task is on Sunday 2nd May - find out what the cups will be used for then!
In other news, the first of blossom was showing, the garlic was coming up. Other people worked on small vegetable plots within the orchard.
There was also some bizarre work, drilling holes in plastic cups. Not for use on the orchard - you'll have to wait and see what use they'll be put to.
Lots of people out today, well there were lots of teas and coffees to make at lunch anyway and not much room in the minibus - 14 at least.
Next task is on Sunday 2nd May - find out what the cups will be used for then!
Monday, April 10, 2006
Lakeside Residential
We spent two days at the beginning of the month at Lakeside Ymca on the shores of windermere. Lakside provided accommodation and food in exchange for our efforts at deer fencing an area of woodland (to enable regeneration of the trees). There were 18 of us and we completed about 100m of fence, including some awkward spots...in fact we were retrofitting an exisiting fence which had its pros and cons. Although the sun shone on saturday we all got a bit soggy on sunday...
Friday, February 10, 2006
Boars Well Urban Nature Reserve
Planted trees to cover up the holes left by the utility company!
Sifted through Bradford's 1920's rubbish (or treasure depending on your point of view) - the nature reserve was once a great big rubbish tip.
Cut back the dogwoods so they'll look really good this time next year and stay off the path in the summer.
Planted some more trees in the Japanese Knotweed colonies as part of our attempt to kill off the invader.
Ate cake because it was nearly everyone's birthday (4 this week, 6 in Feb) - although we nearly always eat cake.
12 people out today, cold but sunny.
Sifted through Bradford's 1920's rubbish (or treasure depending on your point of view) - the nature reserve was once a great big rubbish tip.
Cut back the dogwoods so they'll look really good this time next year and stay off the path in the summer.
Planted some more trees in the Japanese Knotweed colonies as part of our attempt to kill off the invader.
Ate cake because it was nearly everyone's birthday (4 this week, 6 in Feb) - although we nearly always eat cake.
12 people out today, cold but sunny.
Sunday, February 05, 2006
West Bowling Community Orchard
One of the jobs today was to take away a pice of wood from the shed to stop people tripping over. It was hard work but we did it. Good teamwork.
Hana said it was "nice and funny"
We got the doogwoods in. Our plan is to defeat the couch grass with Formisol and bark mulch.
We've also put in some hops. They can be used for crafts as well as brewing beer!
Dogrose and Sweet Briar went in to encourage bumble bees. They in turn will help pollinate the fruit trees.
9 people out on a cloudy wintery day, but the orchard is looking good.
Hana said it was "nice and funny"
We got the doogwoods in. Our plan is to defeat the couch grass with Formisol and bark mulch.
We've also put in some hops. They can be used for crafts as well as brewing beer!
Dogrose and Sweet Briar went in to encourage bumble bees. They in turn will help pollinate the fruit trees.
9 people out on a cloudy wintery day, but the orchard is looking good.
Friday, February 03, 2006
Preparing for Sunday
No task today.
Once a month the weekly task takes place on the weekend, so that people that can't come on a Friday get a chance to have a go. BUT there's still some preparation to be done, so went to Beardsworths (in Cleckheaton) to pick up tree stakes, more dogwoods, a range of other shrubs, some climbers and tree ties.
All set for Sunday!
Once a month the weekly task takes place on the weekend, so that people that can't come on a Friday get a chance to have a go. BUT there's still some preparation to be done, so went to Beardsworths (in Cleckheaton) to pick up tree stakes, more dogwoods, a range of other shrubs, some climbers and tree ties.
All set for Sunday!
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