Plant surveys and thistle clearance

An activity with Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team

Activity date: Monday 1st December 2025

Start time: 9:30
Finish time: 16:00

Activity description

We have just started a new long term project at this brilliant little site, to improve biodiversity. As we're in the early stages, our first few months are concentrating on recording what's on site now, and keeping on top of the plant species that would otherwise take over - mainly thistles. So our sessions are a mix of scything, raking, and walking over the site to survey what's there. Something for everyone!

Meeting place

Minibus pickup - The Cemetery Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, Bedford MK41 7TD

Activity location

Sundon National Grid (Chalton), Water End Lane Chalton Luton, LU4 9UL

Site description

Unused land adjacent to National Grid substation, bordered by M1 on one side. Largely grassland, wet in places.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Katherine Miskin

Telephone: 07740 899634
Email: k.miskin@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/beds

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

To join us on the minibus, meet at our office at 9.15am. To meet on site, contact us for meeting place and times.

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