This morning 3 GoodGymer's headed out in the sunshine to Lionwood, a small woodland that is known locally for its bluebells in early spring.

Shout out to Rosie who joined us for her first session!

Once we arrived we met the Lionwood Conservation group to assist in removing an invasive plant, the Few-flowered Leek. This plant has spread rapidly in recent years and poses a severe ecological threat by carpeting the woodland floor and smothering native early-spring plants.

We used trowels to remove the bulbs, being careful not to spread little bulblets that could seed new flowers. A slightly tricky task, but we will hopefully see the benefits over time.

In just over an hour the GoodGymer's and Conservation group had made a real difference! We look forward to returning for more tasks in the future.

Lion Wood Conservation group had asked GoodGym Norwich to join them at a litter pick in Pilling Park and Lion Wood on Saturday 22nd February.

It was perfect spring like day for a litter pick, warm with almost no wind so you could easily collect rubbish into bags.

On the initial glance there didn’t seem much litter but it’s an amazing what a team can find once you get your eye in. The GoodGym team’s rarer finds included a toy sword, part of an oven and a crisp packet from 1989!

It was great to make a difference to this lovely local woodland collecting many bottles, cans and small black bags.

The event ended with Andy R receiving his sash for 100th Good Deed and even a thank you brownie for those that had volunteered.