Property Market Booming for House Sparrows

On the 28th January 2010 the Community Team Volunteers helped me to design different prototypes for constructing House Sparrow terraces. Everyone worked hard and came up with some great ideas. We all enjoyed day and we're proud of our final designs. If you have a great idea and design for sparrow terraces do get in contact. We will launching our House Sparrow Project next month so watch this space...

Check out www.wildsparrows.org.uk to find out more about sparrows, and how to observe and protect them.

A Great Start to the New Year

On Wednesday 27th January 2010 an ESOL class from Ashley College spent the afternoon coppicing hazel at Brandon Hill. It was a lovely crisp day and everyone took the task on with great enthusiasm. The dynamics of the group were amazing, they worked as a team and accomplished much more than I had anticipated. Thank you so much for your help. Do let me know if you enjoyed the afternoon and if you would be interested in taking part in more activities in the future. Kelly Bray, Commmunity Action Officer

Young Bristol at Dame Emily Park

A group from Young Bristol added over fifty whips to Dame Emily Park in Bedminster on 9th December 2009. This expanded upon the planting which the trust did as part of the national Tree O’clock event on Saturday 5th December 2009. The beautiful clear winter day set the scene for some light physical activity. Young hawthorn, blackthorn, buckthorn, holly and hazel was planted to enhance a fence line and provide new wildlife habitat in years to come. Contact Kelly Bray if you need any help with community wildlife gardening in your area: kellybray@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk