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Hazel Coppicing and Woven Hazel Hurdle Course With OUWG member Hamish Burnett

Learn how to make a traditional Dorset sheep hurdle using hazel coppiced from boundary brook. Begin by coppicing suitable hazel, cutting to length and cleaving in half. Learn to select suitable uprights and weave hazel, binding top and bottom to make a durable and mobile hurdle screen. You can learn the traditional skill of “riving”…

Thursday morning weekly
 conservation work parties

Come and get involved, learn about nature conservation and urban wildlife, join us for as long or as short a time as you wish.  We love having people drop in to find out what we are doing,  make new friends and enjoy the reserve. Any question or to let us know if you are coming…

Thursday morning weekly
 conservation work parties

Come and get involved, learn about nature conservation and urban wildlife, join us for as long or as short a time as you wish.  We love having people drop in to find out what we are doing,  make new friends and enjoy the reserve. Any question or to let us know if you are coming…

Art in Nature @ Florence Park Community Centre

Join Helen Edwards to connect with local ecology, learn new artistic skills and explore environmental aesthetics and sustainable community. Let us know if you would like any further information, book by email.

Thursday morning weekly
 conservation work parties

Come and get involved, learn about nature conservation and urban wildlife, join us for as long or as short a time as you wish.  We love having people drop in to find out what we are doing,  make new friends and enjoy the reserve. Any question or to let us know if you are coming…

Thursday morning weekly
 conservation work parties

Come and get involved, learn about nature conservation and urban wildlife, join us for as long or as short a time as you wish.  We love having people drop in to find out what we are doing,  make new friends and enjoy the reserve. Any question or to let us know if you are coming…

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