Scything, Raking and General Conservation

An activity with Bedfordshire Environmental Action Team

Activity date: Monday 17th August 2026

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

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 at 9.15am - The Cemetery Gatehouse, Foster Hill Road, Bedford MK41 7TD Other pickup locations in Bedford, Ampthill and Flitwick are also available on request, or you can meet us on site in Chalton village. Please call Jen on 07740 899633 for further details.

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

Jen Zwetsloot

Telephone: 07740 899633
Email: jennifer.zwetsloot@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/beds

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing (long trousers, no shorts) and sturdy enclosed footwear. Please do bring a sunhat and water bottle during the summer months. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided!

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