The weather forecast for Saturday is for "patchy light rain and drizzle from time to time", so a work party at the Reserve will go ahead in the hopes that we'll get away with it! Not a great day certainly but at least sunstroke won't be on the risk assessment! 10 till 1 as usual with refreshments half time.
We'll be clearing vegetation from both streams and digging out silt near the boardwalk section. PLEASE NOTE WE SHALL NOT BE CLEARING THE SHORT SECTION FROM THE BOARDWALK INTO THE REED BED as we do not wish to disturb any late nesting birds in the reeds. We'll leave this until later in the month.
This is the priority task but the wattle fence panel still needs attention + a general tidy up round the back of the hide. There is always the odd bramble encroaching on the paths to cut back in idle moments, of course!
Wellies, waterproof gloves ( and please cover any skin abrasions you may have on your hands) while working in water.
Shears, loppers, secateurs, sickles for cutting back the vegetation.
Shovels, spades etc for any silt that we may need to remove.
Consider bringing insect repellent if you use it as harvest mites and midges can be troublesome at this time of year.
As always, please check your email ( if on the list) for last minute cancellation before setting out in the morning, especially if travelling from some distance, as the weather forecast could change during the next 24 hours. I'll post a cancellation notice on the Blog if necessary too.
Look forward to seeing you there if you are planning to come along.
Best wishes,
Sheila.
