Happy New Year!
Here are some events to look forward to this month.
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| Burbo Bank Windfarm as seen from New Brighton. Photo: Darren Hillman, Flickr. Ken Neal will give a talk on the subject of offshore windfarms on 8th January |
Sunday 3rd January 2016
Removal of Variegated Yellow Archangel
Thornton Wood, Clatterbridge
9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Variegated yellow archangel, a garden escape, will be removed from the southern tip of the wood to prevent its spread. This plant out competes native ancient woodland ground flora.
Stout footwear and waterproofs recommended. Bring a packed lunch.
Free of charge.
Contact: Paul Loughnane by email or telephone 0151 645 8937.
Sunday 3rd January
Cleaver Heath Workday
Meet Oldfield Road, Heswall at 10 a.m.
Stout footwear and waterproofs recommended, and volunteers should bring a packed lunch if staying for the whole session, which ends between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Further details from Mike Maher, email or telephone 0151 342 4249.
Friday 8th January
‘The Ecology of Offshore Wind Farms’
Room B, Heswall Hall, Heswall
7.30 p.m.
A talk by Ken Neal.
Admission £3. All welcome.
Sunday 10th January
Scything in Charlie’s Field and Keeping The Hedgerows In Trim
New Ferry Butterfly Park
9.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This will be building on last year’s project when the area was cleared to bring the field under management for the benefit of butterflies. Keeping the hedgerows in trim and gaining a few hedge stakes from the hedgerow’s hazel stools. Emptying the upper compost bin so that it can be divided for more efficient composting.
Stout footwear and waterproofs recommended. Bring a packed lunch.
Free of charge.
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