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View across to shallows and islands, Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve (c) HWT

Nature Reserves Work Party -- Wild Rice Removal

Location:

Bodenham Lake,

Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, Bodenham, Herefordshire, HR1 3JT
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We will be removing invasive Wild Rice from the edge of Bodenham Lake.

Event details

Meeting point

Main Car park Bodenham- if you would like a lift from Queenswood then please email me

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Date

Time
10:00am - 3:00pm
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About the event

This is a small work party for helping with critical jobs across the reserves. Meet with the Reserves Officer Adam Toulson-Hampshire for this practical conservation work party, removing Wild Rice from the margins of Bodenham Lake. Please meet at 10am in the car park. Please wear wellington boots as this work takes place on and in the water's edge. Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water, as well as protection from the sun. A change of clothing may be advisable. Looking forward to meeting you! 

*Volunteer Work Parties are open to registered volunteers only. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Lesley Hack at l.hack@herefordshirewt.co.uk to find out more.

Booking

Phone number

07341736178

Email

a.toulson-hampshire@herefordshirewt.co.uk

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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Mobility

This work entails access to muddy banks down a slope and the carrying/dragging of bundles/bags of wet plant matter.

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Wheelchair access

No
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Hearing loop

No
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What to bring

Dress well for outdoor work and practical activities, wear wellies and clothing suitable for wet/muddy environments. Bring any drinks, snacks and lunch you need.

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Parking information

Parking in Bodenham carpark, free for volunteers (this is on a number plate basis, so please do let the reserve officer know if you have any doubts that you are excluded from paying!)

Contact us

Adam Toulson-Hampshire
Contact number: 07341736178
Contact email: a.toulson-hampshire@herefordshirewt.co.uk