TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Should Alder acquaintance be forgot
An activity with Norwich Midweek Group
Activity date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:15
Activity description
For the sake of alder lang syne we will remove encroaching scrub from this especially important wetland.
Meeting place
If you would like a lift to the site in our minibus, meet at the corner of Queens Road & Brazen Gate, by the traffic lights next to big Sainsbury's car park, opposite Norwich bus station [ what3words: single.affair.robe ] at 10am. Transport also available from near UEA at 9.15am by arrangement. Or you can join us on site, just meet us opposite the gate marked “Harvey House”, Norwich Road (north of Marsh Lane), Flordon, NR15 1RZ. (O.S. Grid Ref TM 181 974) [ what3words: sheep.apart.winter ] We will be arriving there at approx 10.30am
Activity location
Flordon Common, Opposite gate marked “Harvey House”, Norwich Road (north of Marsh Lane, Flordon, Norfolk, NR15 1RZ.
Site description
A 10 hectare (24-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. A registered common and part of the Norfolk Valley Fens Special Area of Conservation. Springs emerge from this chalk valley of the River Tas, resulting in a species-rich calcareous fen, including the very rare narrow-mouthed whorl snail. On higher ground there is chalk grassland, which is traditionally managed by grazing, allowing the survival of many locally rare plants.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Mark Webster
Telephone: 01603 274512
Email: Norfolk@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/norfolk
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
To be sure of a place on the minibus you can book via mark.webster@tcv.org.uk / 07740 899 691. Toilets NOT available on site today - sorry.
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - None on site
