Our task today was to rake cut grass from a slope near the park entrance. We raked into rows that could be easily collected using a wheelbarrow and then removed from the site.

By doung this we could prevent the hay from rotting down and nourishing the remaining grass underneath. We could then expose and break up patches of earth with the rakes that will allow wildflower seeds to take hold and increase the ecological diversity of the site.

The weather was perfect and the five of us had a good chance to catch up as we joined the rest of the regular working party for our task

We had a lovely sunny day for our Saturday task at Manor Woods Valley. 5 Goodgymers attended the task including a brand new member so welcome! Unfortunately when we arrived we got the sad news that the apple harvest is too small for apple day this year so there will be no apple juice being made. It’s still helpful to clear the area around the trees though so that’s what we did. We managed to get a decent amount cleared and the trees looked much happier. After the task another volunteer gave everyone apple brandy samples to take home which was so nice of them! We checked to see if the tree we planted which was saved from weeding at the Berry Maze was still there and it was!