Nork Park Conservation Volunteers

AS AUTUMN is here we’re off to the park again. By the time you read this we’ll have already started this season’s programme but everyone is welcome to join in at any time.

After clearing the drive

Tasks include clearing in and around the pond, clearing weeds, thorns and branches from paths, viewpoints and the Spinney. It can be as physical or as social as you like. Tools are provided - all you need are suitable working clothes, footwear and gloves.

We start at 10am and finish in time for Sunday lunch. If you just want to see what we are doing, somebody always has time to take a break and answer any questions you might have. If you wish to be added to the mailing list for the group of volunteers, please email vice.chairman@norkresidents.com.

Please come along - everyone is welcome - it’s your park. DAVE GILL

WINTER WORK PROGRAMME 2022 – 2023

All sessions begin at 10am and normally conclude for Sunday lunch

Sunday 6 November 2022 - Church Lane bridle path

Clear young sycamore trees and scrub on north side to open up views through. Tools etc: Scrub includes brambles, so stout gloves, forks and rakes.

Sunday 4 December 2022 - Path from Allotments Hut to Arboretum

Create semi-circular glade on west side and continue removal of laurels to open up the whole path. Tools: Saws and loppers in the group’s kit should be sufficient.

Sunday 8 January 2023 - Arboretum

Open up area on south side (near path to allotments) between conifers and the wood, which is thick with nettle and bramble. Tools: Saws and loppers, heavy gloves, and garden forks for de-rooting.

Sunday 5 February - Gravel path from car park to picnic area

Push back laurels at car park end. Tools: NPCV supplied.

Sunday 5 March - Spinney

Push back scrub on east end of meadow. Push back scrub beside path on the grazing field (west) side. Tools: NPCV supplied.

Sunday 2 April - Catch up

Catch-up day or for any tasks suggested by new Countryside Officer (if appointed by then). Tools: NPCV supplied.