I am delighted to announce that, following the loosening of restrictions on assembly, we are now able to go ahead with a project that we have been longing to do.

We have invited the local naturalist Ed Drewitt to help us do an ecological survey of the Western side of the Park including Green Lane and Emersons Green.  The idea is that a small group of us work with Ed so that we learn the ins and outs of ecological surveys and can continue to monitor the wildlife in and around our park afterwards.

Our first session is to take place on Friday July 10th from 10am – 3pm with a break for lunch and will  focus on sweep netting, pond dipping and making plant transects. (transects are a way of dividing up the area for study). We may split into a morning and afternoon session if numbers dictate. Please book your place on Eventbrite or let me know personally if you would like to be involved.

Everyone with a wildlife interest is welcome to join in but please note these sessions are not particularly orientated towards children. We will do other events for them in due course.

Also The Snake is seeking a home –  I am glad to report that the Covid 19 snake of painted stones that has been developing around the art work in Johnson road has now grown to be 500 stones long! The family that began it all have asked whether the snake might find a more permanent home in the park as a lasting sign of these strange times we have lived through and a mark of respect and thanks to all those who have worked to keep us safe and well.  it sounds like a great idea and we are exploring with South Glos whether this might be possible.