Monthly Archives: October 2018

Would you like to join our Ranger Team?

Posted on October 31, 2018 by blackwatervalleycountryside

There’s a new opportunity for a part time Assistant Ranger to join our team at Blackwater Valley. If you’d like to find out more please have a nose at the job advert. Senior Ranger Stuart

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Wellesley Wildlife Wander

Posted on October 27, 2018 by blackwatervalleycountryside

This morning, armed with sweep nets, bug pots and a fairy sheet, I led a family wildlife walk exploring Wellesley Woodlands. It was a lovely, crisp & sunny day discovering all the work our volunteers and rangers do to promote wildlife. The … Continue reading →

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November 2018 Volunteer Programme

Posted on October 24, 2018 by blackwatervalleycountryside

BVCP Volunteer Task Programme Nov 2018 Follow the link above to find out how our volunteers are helping your local area and how you can get involved. Ranger Jenny

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Invasive Species Alert – Water Primrose

Posted on October 17, 2018 by blackwatervalleycountryside

Water primrose is an invasive non-native plant that is invading watercourses, with two sites know about in Surrey. The Environment Agency are asking for help to identify the sites where it can be found. The eradication of water primrose is … Continue reading →

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Where We Work

Posted on October 11, 2018 by blackwatervalleycountryside

An unexpected and interesting results from our volunteer questionnaire feedback was that few people are aware of all the sites we work on. The yellow on the map below highlights most of these areas, though some the river path and … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Questionnaire Results

Posted on October 10, 2018 by blackwatervalleycountryside

Earlier this year we sent out our volunteer questionnaire to find out what our volunteers most enjoyed and how we could improve their experience. The results are now in. We received 12 questionnaires back and the results were very positive. Satisfaction levels … Continue reading →

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