Workday

Morning non-native tree clearing

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There will be a work session in the morning from 11.00 till 13.00, clearing non-native trees to allow native species more room to grow.  Everyone is welcome; we meet in the car park in the glen at 11.00.  We'll provide all the tools and training, just come along in stout footwear and bring a snack!

There will also be an afternoon forage walk starting at 13.00.

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Leaf Clearing and Christmas Treats

The last workday of the year.  We need to clear leaves off the paths, and we'll be composting them to put on the flower beds once they've rotted down.

As a bonus for another year of hard work, there will be minced pies and mulled wine!

Everyone is welcome; we meet in the car park in the glen at 1100.  We'll provide all the tools and training, just come along in stout footwear and bring a snack!

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glens winter health check

It's time to prepare for the winter, so we'll be checking all the paths, clearing leaves from them and making sure the drains are clear for winter.

Everyone is welcome; we meet in the car park in the glen at 1100.  We'll provide all the tools and training, just come along in stout footwear and bring a snack!

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Afternoon Forage Walk

There will be a guided forage walk around the glen, 3rd October 13:00 till 15:00.  Join us as we explore the glen in search of  useful plants, looking out for the edible and the interesting.  The walk will be based mostly in the lower glen area.  After the walk there will be forage refreshments and tasting session.  Everyone is welcome, meet in the car park in the glen.

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Pre Illuminations Clean up

This is the final workday before the illuminations!

We'll be clearing up litter and preparing the glen for the lighting.

Everyone is welcome; we meet in the car park in the glen at 1100.  We'll provide all the tools and training, just come along in stout footwear and bring a snack! 

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BBQ and Sensory Garden Planting

In August we'll be holding a BBQ in the glen, as well as fitting a new set of planters. The planters will make up a "sensory garden", to enable the less active to see the plants found in the Upper Glen.

Everyone is welcome; we meet in the car park in the glen at 1100. 

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Herb Walk

Join us in a guided walk around the glen led by a local medical herbalist.  This is an opportunity to learn about the different plants to be found in the glen and their uses past and present.  Everyone is welcome; we'll meet in the car park in the glen at 13:00.  After the walk we'll have herbal refreshments.

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Upper Glen Path Work

On the first Sunday in June we will be working on the paths in the Upper Glen.  We'll be fitting a few water bars to divert rainfall off the path and clearing out the drains.

Everyone is welcome; we meet in the car park in the glen at 1100.  We'll provide all the tools and training, just come along in stout footwear and bring a snack!

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