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06/25/2017 15:48
Very exciting news! As part of our efforts to improve the reserve we are going to be adding a reed bed to our bog area, just outside the Coffin Lodge!!!!!!!!!!
In the next month or so we will be going down to the Doffcocker Lodge, where we will be cutting reeds to transplant into the reserve....
03/01/2017 17:18
A working party will be held on Saturday 4th March. Meeting at the notice board at 12 noon.
ALL WELCOME TO JOIN IN
Tasks will include:
Clearing some of the storm damage from last week
Cutting back brambles and nettles from pathways and glade
Planting a few Hazel saplings
Clearing out the rain...
02/24/2017 17:17
Another large Beech lost to storm damage!
04/23/2016 16:57
Today lots of plants were added to the reserve, including Red Valerian, Red Campion, Forget me nots, Snowdrops, Holly and Buddleia. Wild flower seeds were also scattered, so fingers crossed!
03/17/2016 20:39
Today, after many months of rotting away, the slats of the little bridge have been replaced by CCNW.
03/13/2016 10:29
Saturday 12th March was the big Tree Plantathon in the reserve.
210 trees were donated by the Woodland Trust. Approximately 60 Hawthorn, 30 Blackthorn, 15 Rowan and 15 Hazel trees were used to make a hedgerow to border the feeding area. The hedgerow will provide both food and shelter for a...
12/26/2015 15:47
Several parts of Horwich were flooded on Boxing Day. Within the reserve, Pearl Brook burst its banks as the water pouring down Foxholes and Factory Hill added their burden to the already swelling waters. Water was also pouring down from the fields at the back of Bridge St. It was too much for...
12/06/2015 20:15
Today the nest boxes were checked and the empty 'bedding' cleared out. Out of the 3 open fronted type nest boxes only one had been used and that was used by a wren. There were 9 holed nest boxes, of which 6 were taken up. All in all this is a good take up rate for the first year. Only...
09/20/2015 16:37
Saturday afternoon was enjoyed by all who took part. Over the course of the afternoon more Himalayan Balsam was cleared, along with a large area dominated by nettles and goosegrass by the Bridge St gate. The Wych Elm we planted in spring is now able to be seen again and appears to be...
09/17/2015 16:35
The notice board was finally erected on Thursday 17th September. Now everyone can keep up with what we're doing
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