Boundary House Fen - Saturday 12th August 2023

This week's blog was written by Eleanor 

                                                                                                                                                                  The weather was grey and not very promising as we trekked along beside the golf course to the fen. Adrian and Helen were waiting with the tools and Rod d'Ayala briefed us on  the tasks. Wetlands such as this fen are vital habitats and it is important to restore and conserve them. 

Margaret, Barbara and Jim went off to scythe while the rest of us raked up reeds and grass and transported them to the causeway at the edge of the fen or to the stream. Rod pointed out a wasps' nest in the undergrowth, so we had to be careful. We worked hard and were glad when it was time for our tea break.

Two of us, Ursula and Eleanor, had a birthday the following day and Ursula had made a carrot cake, which was greatly appreciated. The rain began to fall in earnest, but fortunately we had made our encampment under the trees so we didn't get too wet. After the obligatory singing of "Happy Birthday" it was time to get back to work and luckily, the rain had eased off a bit,

We will be back again in October to help with Rod's grand plan for the fen. 

Starting work

Lesley raking

More raking


Tea break

Ursula's cake

Having a rest


Kevin raking


Eleanor finds raking such fun!


The birthday girls


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