News 2009

Conservation Volunteer Day

Odd Jobs!

 The last of this winters of Mareham Pastures conservation volunteers took on the 8th March 2009.  Sleaford cubs and scouts joined the volunteers to help finish off planting a new area of woodland.  Approximately 250 native trees and shrubs were planted including oak, ash , field maple, hawthorn, blackthorn and hazel.  The conservation volunteers will begin again next winter 

The Mareham Pastures Conservation Volunteer Programme continues to provide an opportunity for anyone to get some hands-on experience of conservation work, whatever their previous experience.

 Volunteers can meet at the Lavender Close entrance, off Hawthorne Drive, Southfields, Sleaford for the 10am start, finishing at around 3pm depending on the weather.  If you can't make a 10am start, but would like to join in, just take a leisurely stroll around Mareham Pastures until you find the Friends Group and the other conservation volunteers.  Then come over and join in.

 Each project will be led by Matthew Davey, Lincolnshire County Council’s Environmental and Community Project Officer.  Full training, safety briefing, first aid, insurance cover, tea or coffee and biscuits will be provided.  All we ask is that volunteers wear suitable outdoor clothes and stout shoes and bring a packed lunch.  More information is available on our website:  www.marehampastures.co.uk

Anyone interested in what is happening at Mareham Pastures Local Nature Reserve can receive regular news updates by email, contact Zoë Watson, Secretary at info@marehampastures.co.uk or tel:  01529 307993.  Alternatively contact Matthew Davey, Lincolnshire County Council Conservation Services, tel:   01522 552369.

 

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