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Routine Maintenance

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Mick, Linda and myself made it today and just cleared around all the benches, and snipped back any bramble that was making a run for it over the path. Cinnabar moth caterpillars on ragwort are always a welcome sight. Mick … Continue reading →

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We have created something really special

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Due to posting up the workdays for July just a few minutes before the first one (internet problems) I found myself on my own at the bird-feeder clearing. It was nice to just potter about, sit at the bench and … Continue reading →

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First Marbled White Butterfly Spotted

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

It is probably not something to shake the world, but to me it is a great find. I spotted a marbled white butterfly for the first time on the greenway. Lovely to see something new. Four of us today, Linda, … Continue reading →

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We covered some ground today…

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

We certainly did cover a lot of ground. We met at Berrybanks and headed south, just snipping back any bramble that was starting to leap across the path. Wildlife superheroes today were Mick, Dale and myself and we got down … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

If you are wondering what a wildflower meadow looks like – here is one we made earlier… This is at Berrybanks, and Linda and myself spent a couple of hours puling up nettles. This area was dense scrubby habitat a … Continue reading →

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Our first bloody-nosed beetle sighting

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

The bloody-nosed beetle is a bit of a rarity in Warwickshire. Luckily we have a thriving colony. Sadie, Linda, Louise and myself put on our wildlife superhero outfits today and got down to the path with the intention of clearing … Continue reading →

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Nicely dodged the thunderstorms

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Our workday was nicely wedged between two thunderstorms, and you could feel the heavy air as we worked, boy was it humid. Four wildlife warriors made it today. Mick W, Arron, Mick D and myself. Our first job was to … Continue reading →

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Workday and a bit of a plan.

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

We had a training session last Saturday with Sustrans. I updated the facebook page and will just pull that update onto here because it forms the main thrust of our winter work schedule. “Sow new seeds on the banks where … Continue reading →

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Wildflower Meadow

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Great day to be outside and a nice and relaxed workday. Marcus, Mick, Aaron and myself were certainly enjoying the sunshine. It was important to get our wildflower beds watered and keep the bird-feeders topped up. Plenty to do. Aaron … Continue reading →

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Wildflower Seeds

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Paul - Cawston Greenway

Today didn’t really go to plan. After watching scores of youtube clips on how to sow our seeds, I really thought it would be easy. They sure make it look easy. But no, it was pouring with rain and had … Continue reading →

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