Mike Webster writes:
Some MUCH needed rain is falling as I write this, but we won’t let that dampen our spirits as summer ends and spring begins, or so it seems!
Many thanks to all who worked so hard on the construction projects* over the last couple of months: the waymarking trail and handrail at Queen’s Hills are things everyone can all be proud of. I am also glad so many of our volunteers were able to enjoy the jolly trips in May (and we’ve already got ideas for next year lined up!)
Special thanks to all our Easton students this month, it’s been great having them all with us. I know many of you will be leaving us shortly as you courses come to an end, but I understand that some of you might stay for the summer, and some of you may be back next autumn. If you are heading off to new challenges, we all wish you the best of luck for your future careers.
So, looking forward now, it’s that invasive species time of year, as we race against time to stop bracken and Himalayan Balsam from smothering everything in sight (or should that be that everything on site) which gives us the chance to visit some beautiful areas in their prime: balsam is growing all along the lovely Wensum Valley from its upper tributaries to the centre of Norwich, and it’s up to us to stop it from invading the Broads downstream. No less than THREE new sites to explore this month where we will be both hunting balsam and cutting back along pathways so that more people can enjoy these sites (even if they are walking arm-in-arm in flip-flops). Meanwhile bracken is growing all over fascinating heathlands like East Ruston and Mousehold… so keep sending people our way please folks.
The full June Programme is here.