On Wednesday 23rd July we held our final Meadow Walk of the season, with poly-naturalists Ian and Ruth Draycott. It was a truly fascinating session, exploring the distinctive ecology of the Doward – an area where ancient geology supports a remarkable diversity of life, with over 5000 species recorded! We were particularly inspired by the two examples of rare calcareous… Read more →
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Meadows in Miniature on the Doward
A walk through the distinctive calcareous grassland and woodland of the Doward (approx 1 mile), guided by Ian Draycott who has been recording wildlife and managing habitats there for over a decade. Followed by a look at what can be achieved on a garden scale, with a tour of the wonderfully diverse meadow in minature at Ian and Ruth’s property. … Read more →