Hi everyone,
Hope you're all keeping well in the sunshine! It's still so dry but plants are trying to grow and the ragwort is beginning to pop up and flower so now would be good time to dig some up on the meadows.
For newbies - we're pulling the ragwort so that we can cut the meadows for hay at the end of summer. Ragwort is toxic to livestock so we have to remove it before cutting to make it safe.
I think it might be heating up again for the weekend so we'll start a bit earlier to avoid the midday heat! Details below.
If you're free to join then please drop me an email to let me know 🙂
What?
Ragwort pulling on the meadows
When?
Sunday 29th June 9:30am until it gets too hot!
Where?
Meet on the meadows (see map below)
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Things to note:
We’ll be using tools (forks mainly!) and will be working on uneven ground.
No prior experience is necessary and all tools and equipment will be provided.
Wear clothes and sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting mucky.
Parking is limited on campus but there is an unrestricted zone on South Park Avenue or the little car park on Bluebell Road which is good for a couple of hours.
There are toilets nearby on campus.
We'll provide tea, coffee and biscuits but please bring water and whatever else you might need.
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