Friends of Wollaton ParkBlog of volunteer conservation activities in the park.
On Saturday August 17th, we embarked on a conservation task in the field between Derby Road and the Lake. This area is a precious acid-grassland habitat, a type of ecosystem that is becoming increasingly under threat in the UK.
A dedicated team of eight volunteers transformed the pathway outside Mr. Mans
Have you spotted some curious boxes around Wollaton Park?
They are part of a scientific study to unlock the secrets of Saproxylic beetles.
This morning, a dedicated team of FOWP volunteers braved the elements to tame the rhododendrons around the lake.
May 2024, saw Saturday volunteering undertake two discrete tasks. Tidying Lodge 1, and locating sprinkler heads for automated watering.
During March, the Wednesday gardening volunteers, with the additional support of the Saturday conservation volunteers added compost and bark to the Long Border, Rose Beds and Top Lawn flower beds in the Formal Garden.