River Walk and Fen Conservation

Please join us for a short walk beside the River Wey, followed by a practical conservation

session at Riverside Nature Reserve. Feel free to join either just for the walk, or roll up your

sleeves and grab a bowsaw to help clear willow scrub from the rare fen habitat, and help

preserve this valuable space for its diverse wildlife. Activity will be moderately demanding,

but very rewarding and everyone can work at their own pace. Accessibility limited due to

the nature of the site and may be wet underfoot.

Task: Gentle walk followed by willow clearance from the fen at Riverside Nature Reserve to

preserve fen habitat. This will be carried out with using loppers and bowsaws, followed by a

bonfire if the weather permits. There will be opportunity to talk about this Fen

environment, the Riverside Nature Reserve, and the importance of this conservation work.

A tea break will be included. Join us for fun, active work, with a social element.

Meeting point/Parking:     

Riverside Nature Reserve car park, Bowers Lane,

Guildford,

Nearest postcode: GU4 7ND

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Information for participants:

 Please bring along work gloves, although we will bring along some spares.

 All volunteers need to wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing with long

sleeves and legs covered. (Due to the presence of spiny material, leggings may not

be suitable).

 Be prepared for all weather conditions, particularly wet conditions underfoot.

 Please be aware there are no toilet facilities on site.

 Please can everyone bring their own lunch and water, we will provide tea, coffee and

biscuits.

 All instructions and site information on the day will be provided by us in a pre-task

briefing. All tools and first aid kits will be provided by us.