This is the chance to do some real reserve management work under the guidance of a Warden. Three sites are currently being worked on: Northward Hill, Shorne Marshes and a farm building at Eastborough Farm, Cooling near High Halstow.

At Northward Hill you could be involved with tree planting and woodland regeneration, which helps to create a habitat for Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Blackcap and Nightingale and is also good for butterflies such as Grizzled Skipper and Speckled Wood. The work makes a valuable contribution to keeping a good trails system open.

Burning Blackthorn to create regeneration area Northward Hill work party

At Shorne Marshes the work could involve scrub clearance on the marshes to help breeding waders. Whatever you do it has a direct benefit to the wildlife and this is very much in evidence in the summer with breeding birds and the array of other wildlife that can be found.

Tree planting Shorne Marshes work party

About fifteen people usually gather with ages ranging from 12 to 80 and you do as little or as much as you want. Wear suitable clothes - it can be muddy and wet - a pair of old gloves is very useful. Most people bring a sandwich and a drink - yes, you are allowed a break!

Creating invertebrate homes from log piles Northward Hill work party

If you're interested call Chas Parr on 01322 407012 and he'll tell you more about it, where to meet and times etc.

Hope to see you soon.