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Meadow Survey at Grassmoor Country Park
Grassmoor Country ParkGrassmoor Country Park, Birkin Lane, Chesterfield, S42 5DAHelp us monitor the vegetation at Grassmoor Country Park to determine how it changes as a result of our natural flood management and habitat enhancement scheme. We will be doing plant surveys in and around the flood storage features, recording the abundance of particular species. Though some experience of plant ID would be helpful, it’s not essential so please do come along if you would like to get involved and learn about some of the plants found in the country park.
When: Wednesday 28th June 2023, 10am-1pm
Where: Grassmoor Country Park, South Car Park, off Birkin Lane
What three words: https://w3w.co/fully.sheds.formal
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/Sx6kfj45rM2ESdMF8What to bring: Walking boots or other sturdy shoes, long sleeves and trousers recommended, waterproofs if rain is forecast, suncream, water and plant ID books if you have them.
Joining us? All are welcome, including beginners.
Please let us know if you’ll be coming so we can plan accordingly – email [email protected]Access on Site
*CANCELLED* River Rother Balsam Bash NFM
David Clayton's Farm NFMAve Farm, Chesterfield*This volunteer day has been cancelled as there is next to no balsam on site this year!*
Join the Don Catchment Rivers Trust as we tackle the invasive plant species Himalayan Balsam along the banks of the River Rother, helping to increase the diversity of plants, reduce erosion, and protect the river banks. We will be walking through fields and along river banks with uneven ground, pulling out himalayan balsam plants, snapping and trampling the stems.
We will be meeting at 10am and finishing by 3pm with breaks for tea and lunch. We will complete a risk assessment on the day to ensure the safety of all volunteers. You will need to bring appropriate outdoor clothing – long sleeves, trousers and sturdy footwear are recommended.
If you are not yet signed up to volunteer with us, please do so by emailing [email protected].
Please note there is limited parking available at the meeting point. If you intend to drive it would be greatly appreciated if you could park nearby and walk to the meeting point. The Avenue Country Park car park is about a 15 minute walk away (see map below). A DCRT staff member will be in the Avenues car park at 9.45am to show people the way so please be there in time to meet them if you would like to walk together to the meeting point. For any further info please contact us at [email protected].
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
10/11/2016
