Small Blue Project work party at Gailes Marsh
Conservation work Party at Gailes March reserve, Irvine to create habitat for the Small Blue butterfly. ALL WELCOME! Meet at the reserve at 10.45am.
Tasks for the day will include:
1. Planting a new hawthorn hedge to protect areas of the reserve from the wind. 200 m of hedging will hopefully be planted on the day!
2. Sowing wildflower seed into prepared areas in the reserve.
Spades and other tools will be provided. If you have work gloves bring them along. Wear warm clothes and sturdy boots and don't forget to bring a packed lunch.
We wll have access to the neaby SWT office in Irvine that has toilet facilities and even tea/coffee! Hurrah!:)
Getting there: Trains from Glasgow Central leave every 30 minutes (i.e. 9.30 or 10am) and take 35 minutes to get to Irvine. We can collect you from Irvine Train station. A lift from Glasgow might also be available.
Meet at the reserve at 10.45am. If driving, head towards Irvine. Look for signs for Gailes and then Western Gailes Golf Course. Parking is available at the reserve just off Marine Drive (beside the track next to the gate at NS323360.)
e-mail Scott Shanks (scottshanks01@msn.com) for more details or call/text 07793052501
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