Archive for January, 2010

Volunteer Task Days 2010 January-March

Here is a list of our forthcoming task days up until the end of March.

Please contact James Birbeck (Senior Warden) on 07968477817  if you wish to join the Trust on any of these tasks. Please bring appropriate footwear, warm/waterproof clothing which you dont mind getting dirty or potentially damaged and a packed lunch. Drinks and biscuits will be provided. Tools and other equipment are also supplied by the Trust.

January

Wednesday 27th – Hazel coppicing at Tom Shell Coppice, Abberley (access at SO 761 683).

Thursday 28th – Habitat improvements for the Grizzled Skipper butterfly as part of the Grow with Wyre project. Woodland site nr Button Bridge, Wyre Forest (access at SO737 789).

February

Wednesday and Thursday 3rd & 4th – Hedgelaying for Worcester City Council at Plantation Drive, Worcester

Wednesday 10th – Coppicing hazel woodland at Hornhill Wood, Himbleton (SO 952 589)

Thursday 11th – Coppicing at Warndon Wood, off Plantation Drive

Wednesday and Thursday 17th & 18th – Hedgelaying for British Waterways at Briars Mill, Droitwich

Wednesday 24th - Habitat improvements for the Grizzled Skipper butterfly as part of the Grow with Wyre project. Woodland site nr Button Bridge, Wyre Forest (access at SO737 789).

March (all of the tasks in March are part of the ‘Grow with Wyre’ project and will take place in and around the Wyre Forest)

  • Thursday 4th – Creation of bare ground for Grizzled Skipper at woodland site nr Button Bridge, Wyre Forest (access at SO737 789).
  • Wednesday 10th – Rhododendron clearance in Ribbesford wood
  • Thursday 11th – Hedge planting @ Wharton’s Farm
  • Wednesday 17th – Rhododendron clearance in Ribbesford wood
  • Thursday   18th -  Creation of butterfly corridor along Kinlet North
  • Wednesday 24th – Creation of butterfly corridor along Kinlet North
  • OFFER- FREE Flooding Workshops for Schools!

    The Duckworth Worcestershire Trust is working in partnership with the Environment Agency to offer all schools Free Flooding workshops.The Workshop lasts about 40 minutes and can be done in school. To book please contact the Education officer at the Trust on 01905 734980.

    Volunteer Task Days 2010

    Happy New Year to you all!

    Assuming that the weather allows, our first task of 2010 will be held on the 13th January at Chapter Meadows in Worcester. We hope to continue with work we began last year, cutting back a hedge to prevent it encroaching any further on to the meadows. We intend to have a fire to burn the cuttings and to help keep everyone warm. Please bring a lunch, appropriate footwear and warm clothing. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided. If you would like to join us please contact James Birbeck on 07968 477817, ring the office on 01905 730602 or email wardens@dwt.org.uk.

    Future tasks will be confirmed at a later date.