Friends of Sutton Park Association
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Please note that the projects listed below are liable to change at short notice. Times and dates remain the same. | |
Sunday 7th January 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Heathland Restoration:
Clear invasive birch and pine scrub at Blackroot Heath: |
Sunday 21st January 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Wetland Management:
A continuation of our project to de-silt the small pool at Park House Nature Reserve, with plenty of invasive Rhododendrons to clear from the woodland for those who don’t fancy getting muddy. |
Sunday 4th February 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Woodland management:
Open up new glades in the Holly Hurst woodland by coppicing holly and removing some of the smaller non- native trees species. |
Sunday 18th February 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Post and Rail, Paling Fencing:
A continuation of our project to repair the perimeter fence at Park House Nature Reserve. |
Sunday 4th March 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Wetland management:
Repair silt traps and remove invasive scrub at a sensitive wetland habitat near Little Bracebridge. |
Sunday 1st Aptil 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Heathland Management:
Remove invasive birch and willow scrub from the Longmoor Valley Heathlands. |
Sunday 15th Aptil 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Fencing:
A continuation of our project to improve the perimeter fencing at Park House Nature Reserve. |
Sunday 29th Aptil 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Wetland Management:
Pond de-silting, stream clearance, and making repairs to the weirs at Park House Nature Reserve. |
Sunday 13th May 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Wetland Management:
Build silt-traps and create ephemeral pools for breeding dragonflies at Park House Nature Reserve. |
Sunday 27th May 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Access improvements:
Make repairs to bridges and boardwalks near Blackroot. |
Sunday 10th June 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Wetland Management:
Pond de-silting and rhododendron clearance at Park House Nature Reserve. |
Sunday 24th June 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Woodland management:
Open up new glades in the Holly Hurst woodland by coppicing holly and removing some of the non- native trees species |
Sunday 8th July 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Fencing:
A continuation of our project to improve the perimeter fencing at Park House Nature Reserve. |
Sunday 22nd July 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Wetland / Woodland Management:
Remove scrub and de-silt ditches to improve habitat for amphibians and other wildlife near Keepers Pool. |
Sunday 5th August 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Heathland Management:
Remove invasive birch and willow scrub from the Longmoor Valley Heathlands, and carry out repairs to Rowtons Well. |
Sunday 19th August 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Wetland Management:
Pond de-silting and rhododendron clearance at Park House Nature Reserve. |
Sunday 2nd September 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Wetland Management:
Pond de-silting, stream clearance, and making repairs to the weirs at Park House Nature Re |
Sunday 16th September 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Access improvements:
Make repairs to bridges and boardwalks, and remove scrub from wetland areas near Blackroot. |
Sunday 30th September 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Heathland/ Wetland Restoration:
A continuation of our project to remove invasive scrub from a brook side meadow near Keepers Pool. |
Sunday 14th October 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Access improvements:
Make repairs to bridges and boardwalks, and remove invasive scrub from wetland areas near Blackroot. |
Friday Evening 19th October - Sunday 21st October. |
FOSPA Conservation Team mini-residential at Middleton Hall.
Bring a tent and camp in the grounds; spend the weekend working in a lakeside woodland, with bonfires too, for Middleton Hall Trust: or just come along during the daytime if you prefer. For further information and directions see Harvey. |
Sunday 28th October 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Heathland/ Wetland Restoration:
A continuation of our project to remove invasive scrub from a brook side meadow near Keepers Pool. |
Sunday 11th November 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Heathland Management:
Remove invasive birch and willow scrub from the Longmoor Valley Heathlands, and carry out repairs to Rowtons Well. |
Sunday 25th November 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Woodland management:
Open up new glades in the Holly Hurst woodland by coppicing holly and removing some of the non- native tree species. |
Sunday 9th December 2007: 10.30am - 4pm |
Heathland Management:
Christmas clearance at a site yet to be arranged. Remove invasive Scots Pine scrub and choose your own Christmas Tree to take home. |
Sunday 6th January 2008: |
First date for the Spring task programme
ProjectProgramme yet to be confirmed - please check this site later. |
The Friends of Sutton Park Association organises a wide range of events and activities for everyone of all ages, including informative walks, social evenings and hands on conservation work.
We do not charge for our walks or open days - they are free to everyone, so please come along if you can.
You can get more details of our social events in the main lists, but if you do need to know more please do get in touch.
Our diaries are updated regularly, so visit us soon to see what's new.
© FOSPA 2008 FOSPA IS AFFILIATED TO BTCV AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUTTON PARK RANGER SERVICE |