Darcy Lever Gravel Pits Action Group

Events

Indoor meetings are held at 7.30 pm in the Jolly Carter in Little Lever, on the second Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in improving the Habitat for wildlife on the site then you are more than welcome to come to any of our meetings at the Jolly Carter or along to the tasks.

Tasks
Unless otherwise stated, meet at 10.15 at the Dipping Pond in the Gravel Pits
A packed lunch, old clothes, gloves and strong footwear are recommended.

GPAG TASK PROGRAM

February 2012

Friday 3rd February 2012
Tree Coppicing and Thinning

Saturday 4th February 2012
Tree Coppicing and Thinning

Friday 10th February 2012
Tree Coppicing and Thinning

Saturday 11th February 2012
Bird Box Making Event – 12 till 3pm @ Rock Hall

Tuesday 14th February 2012
Monthly Meeting - Jolly Carter, Little Lever - 7.30pm

Friday 17th February 2012
Install Rest Bench

Saturday 18th February 2012
Path Edge Clearance/Tree Crown Lifting @ Old Aqueduct to Croftside ***

Friday 24th February 2012
Path Edge Clearance/Tree Crown Lifting @ Old Aqueduct to Croftside ***

March 2012

Friday 2nd March 2012
Clear Edges of Saplings/Tree Crown Lifting on Path between Ponds 11 & 12 ***

Saturday 3rd March 2012
Clear Saplings from Heathland and Glades

Friday 9th March 2012
Clear Pathways of Saplings/Tree Crown Lifting @ Path between Old Hall Farm & Tow Path ***

Saturday 10th March 2012
Clear Pathways of Saplings/Tree Crown Lifting @ Path between Old Hall Farm & Tow Path ***

Tuesday 13th March 2012
Monthly Meeting - Jolly Carter, Little Lever - 7.30pm

Friday 16th March 2012
Clear Heathland Edges of Brambles and Saplings near Pond 13/Tree Crown Lifting ***

Saturday 17th March 2012
Clear Heathland Edges of Brambles and Saplings near Pond 13/Tree Crown Lifting ***

Friday 23rd March 2012
Bramble Management/Install Dragonfly Markers

Saturday 24th March 2012
Frog Watch – From 1 – 3pm. Meet at Rock Hall

Friday 30th March 2012
Path Way Drainage Improvements / Heather Propagation

April 2012

Friday 6th April 2012
Good Friday – No Task!

Saturday 7th April 2012
Heather & Bilberry Propagation

Tuesday 10th April 2012
Monthly Meeting - Jolly Carter, Little Lever - 7.30pm

Friday 13th April 2012
Bramble Management

Saturday 14th April 2012
Stone-up Specific Areas of Pathways & Horse Styles

Friday 20th April 2012
Heathland Management

Saturday 21st April 2012
Moth Night Survey on the Gravel Pits

Friday 27th April 2012
Heathland & Glade Management

Saturday 28th April 2012
Dawn Chorus Walk – Meet at Rock Hall Car Park – Start Time 4.30am

Please check beforehand if you are coming to any of the events
as they could change due to increment weather!

*** Note Specialist Tools to be provided on the day by the Ranger Service.

Tasks
Unless otherwise stated, meet at 10.15 at the Dipping Pond in the Gravel Pits. A packed lunch, old clothes, gloves and strong footwear are recommended.

Special Notes!
For further information on dates and activities, please contact
the Ranger Service on 01204 334042

Event Notice

Meetings are hosted at the Jolly Carter, Hall Lane, Little Lever.

Task Notice
Meet for all tasks at meet at 10.15 at the Dipping Pond in the Gravel Pits.

A packed lunch, old clothes, gloves and strong footwear are recommended.

Special Notes!
Friday tasks run from 10.15am 2pm

Everyone welcome to these extra tasks

Special Thanks
GPAG members would like to extend their appreciation to all staff at the Jolly Carter.