Coppicing and scrub bashing at Lexden Springs

An activity with Colchester Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)

Activity date: Thursday 28th November 2024

Start time: 10:15
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

We will be cutting back scrub and coppicing trees at Lexden springs with hand tools. No experience require, and all PPE and tools provided.

Meeting place

Meet on site for 10.15am. Pre-arranged pick up from Britannia Car park is 10am

Activity location

Lexden Springs, Spring lane Colchester, CO3 4AN

Site description

The site consists of 1.8ha (4.5 acres) of unimproved meadow, rich in locally scarce wild flowers. These include the Harebell, Pignut and the Devil's-bit Scabious. br> br>At the base of the slope is a pond formed from a natural spring. The water flows out of the pond all year round creating an interesting marshy habitat below. The steam flows into the River Colne on the other side of the Avenue of Remembrance.

Contact

Michael Padmore

Telephone: 07740899682
Email: Essex@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Free refreshments provided Please note there is no toilets on site the nearest is a short drive to a cafe.

Site Facilities

• Parking
• Picnic Area

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