AUTUMN/WINTER EVENTS 2006
Everyone is very welcome to attend any or all of the sessions below.
Accompanied children are welcome. Any equipment required will be provided.
All activities are free of charge.
FOR ALL CONSERVATION DAYS, no previous experience is needed, just come along and have a go after we’ve shown you what to do. The conservation activities are suitable for adults and children of all ages and abilities. Meet in the car park at the Black Mill, Hessle Foreshore (OS grid ref. TA 022 254. click here for map). We finish by 1pm, but you can stay for as long or as little as you wish.
Sunday 14th January 2007 10am
Tree Planting and Willow Conservation
Lend a hand to strengthen the living willow screens and tunnel and to plant some more trees on the reserve. No previous experience is required; we’ll show you what to do. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Saturday 27th January 2007 10am-12noon or 1pm-3pm
Day of Action for Birds By ticket only – to book tel 01482 395323
Help to build new bird tables on the nature reserve, and have a go at contributing to the RSPB’s nation-wide Great Garden Bird Survey at our bird feeding station. The survey involves recording the number and type of birds that come down to feed over one hour. No previous experience required, we’ll show you what to do.
Sunday 11th February 2007 10am
Bird Box Building – please book in advance tel 01482 395323 so adequate materials are available
It’s National Nest Box week! Join us to help build nest boxes for the blue tits, great tits or even the robins living on the nature reserve.
Sunday 11th March 2007 10am-12noon or 1pm-3pm
Wonderful Willow By ticket only – to book tel 01482 395323
Come along and try your hand at working with willow, a craft which is becoming increasingly popular. See the living willow tunnel built and maintained by the Friends. Make something for your home or garden or contribute to a larger piece on the reserve.
Sunday 1st April 2007 10am
Buddleia and Elder Cutting
It is important to cut the beautiful buddleia bushes on the nature reserve down to size every few years, so that they produce plentiful flowers for the butterflies to use in the summer. Over-enthusiastic elder saplings also need the chop to prevent them overtaking the woods. Come along today and lend a hand.
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