Cumbria Projects
Butterfly Endangered Species Team (B.E.S.T.)
Where? Grange-over-Sands
When? Sunday 13th April 2003
What's it about? Creation of coppiced areas and wide rides in ancient broadleaved woodland to benefit endangered fritillary butterflies and flora.
Where's it happening? Huw Ridding Woods, Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands
What will volunteers do? Clear scrub growth, widen rides
What to wear/bring: Wellies or boots, wet weather gear, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tools, gloves
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Steve Doyle ( 015395 63134)
Press/Media Contact: Steve Doyle ( 015395 63134)
Organised by: Butterfly Conservation North West/Cumbria
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Completed Projects
Patchwork Garden
Where? Coniston
When? February 2003
What's it about? To create both a traditional and organic vegetable garden for primary/junior school student
Where's it happening? CPS Shepherd's Bridge, Coniston
What will volunteers do? Help to rotovate a piece of land, make a one-side fence to enclose area, put up a potting shed.
What to wear/bring: Gardening clothes
What will be provided: Tools, gloves, refreshments
Is there wheelchair access to the site? Yes
Any restrictions? No dogs please
How many NEW volunteers required? 6 if possible
Volunteer Contact: Anne Pamplin or John (015394 41394)
Press/Media Contact: Anne Pamplin (015394 41394)
Organised by: Coniston Tidy Village Bloom Group
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Butterfly Endangered Species Team (B.E.S.T.)
Where? Grange-over-Sands
When? Sunday 9th February 2003
What's it about? We are creating coppiced areas and wide rides in ancient broadleaved woodland to benefit endangered fritillary butterflies and flora.
Where's it happening? Yew Barrow, nr. Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands
What will volunteers do? Clear scrub growth, widen rides
What to wear/bring: Wellies or boots, wet weather gear, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tools, gloves
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Steve Doyle ( 015395 63134)
Press/Media Contact: Steve Doyle ( 015395 63134)
Organised by: Butterfly Conservation North West/Cumbria
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Butterfly Endangered Species Team (B.E.S.T.)
Where? Grange-over-Sands
When? Sunday 16th March 2003
What's it about? We are creating coppiced areas and wide rides in ancient broadleaved woodland to benefit endangered fritillary butterflies and flora.
Where's it happening? Witherslack Woods, Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands
What will volunteers do? Clear scrub growth, widen rides
What to wear/bring: Wellies or boots, wet weather gear, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tools, gloves
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Steve Doyle ( 015395 63134)
Press/Media Contact: Steve Doyle ( 015395 63134)
Organised by: Butterfly Conservation North West/Cumbria
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Butterfly Endangered Species Team (B.E.S.T.)
Where? Kendal
When? 12th January 2003
What's it about? Creation of coppiced areas and wide rides in ancient broadleaved woodland to benefit endangered fritillary butterflies and flora.
Where's it happening? Durham Bridge Wood, Lyth Valley, Kendal
What will volunteers do? Clear scrub growth, widen rides.
What to wear/bring: Wellies or boots, wet weather gear, packed lunch
What will be provided: Tools, gloves
Is there wheelchair access to the site? No
Any restrictions?
How many NEW volunteers required? as many as possible
Volunteer Contact: Steve Doyle (015395 63134)
Press/Media Contact: Steve Doyle (015395 63134)
Organised by: Butterfly Conservation North West/Cumbria
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