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Tue 22nd Jul at 4:00pm
Mrs J will not worry about the refuse being collected.
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Sun 20th Jul at 11:00am
Barnet Report written by Daniel Mermelstein (He/him)
Three goodgymers joined local community activists at the Mutton Brook tiny forests, for a wet morning of weeding and litter picking. The rain came down, which was great for the trees, not so good for the workers! But we all persevered, and dug up a mountain of weeds that had been growing since the tiny forest trees were planted in March. The tiny forests at the site are part of a scientific experiment with different growing conditions. We saw oaks, hollys, hazels, all thriving.
There's plenty more work to do there, so we look forward to going again soon!
Mon 21st Jul at 6:40am
A magnificent three GoodGymers!
Mon 21st Jul at 8:08am
Hi all — just a quick update. I took a video of the three Barnet Tiny Forest sites yesterday and shared it with Earthwatch. They were really pleased and said it’s helpful, especially as they’re currently assessing how sites are coping with the recent heat and dryness. They’re looking at mortality rates and how different species are responding, so our input is valuable. Great to know what we’re doing is feeding into the bigger picture!
Thu 31st Jul at 3:45pm
Sun 20th Jul at 11:00am
Help these urban forests to grow and thrive
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Tue 15th Jul at 6:45pm
Barnet Report written by Paul Salman
Brambles, Banter and Baby Bottles: A Run to Remember at Cherry Tree Woods
We kicked off the evening at he Phoenix Cinema with our now-traditional circle chat—this time diving into our earliest childhood memories. From the sound of milk bubbling in baby bottles to first flights to India and tales of youthful bumps and scrapes, the stories flowed almost as freely as the banter and laughter.
With nostalgia warmed, we split into runners and walkers and headed downhill to Cherry Tree Woods—just half a kilometre away. One kind passer-by even applauded us on our way down, a first for many of us!
At the woods, we met András, our fantastic host from the Friends of Cherry Tree Wood, who had tools lined up and tasks ready. But first—bramble bashing could wait—a quick fitness session on the open field. Some warm up exercises and a nice plank to finish. we are now ready to take on the brambles!
Armed with loppers, rakes, and shovels, we got stuck into clearing overgrown brambles. We powered through the first patch so quickly that we tackled a second area before time ran out. Litter was picked, pathways cleared, and even some locals stopped to say thank you.
As we walked and ran back in small groups, it was clear just how much can be achieved in under an hour when a group of people come together with purpose and energy. It’s always a privilege to support local volunteer groups like Friends of Cherry Tree Wood, whose ongoing work makes these spaces safe and welcoming for the whole community.
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Wed 16th Jul at 8:47am
Great report!
Wed 16th Jul at 4:48pm
Hey thanks! You win! Remind me to buy you a drink!
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