Seed Collecting and a Coffee Morning

BUMPER TURNOUT AT RED HILL FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

Eleven of us turned up at Red Hill on this wonderfully sunny morning. Our aim was to collect the seeds of the Autumn gentian flowers which was a delicate process. One had to identify the flower and then gently shake the seeds into a container whilst protecting them from the breeze. The seeds are so tiny and after an hour I had only collected about an egg-cupful. I was relieved to learn that was about as many as most of the others had obtained.

Harry Turner was very pleased and told us that the seeds were very valuable. They will be planted in the meadow adjoining the Coronation Meadow. RW 

 

INFORMATION COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 1000 – 1200

CONOCOPHILLIPS ROOM, LOUTH LIBRARY

Each year the main fund raising event for LAG is the October Coffee Morning. In order to extend the interest and to attract more visitors we shall be having an Information Coffee Morningwhich will involve:-

A time to meet like-minded people for a chat whilst enjoying coffee and biscuits.

An opportunity to learn how the local wildlife sites are maintained as you meet the volunteers who carry out this work. Volunteers from Donna Nook, Red Hill, Toby’s Hill and our woodland sites have agreed to come along.

There will be a Raffle.

You will have a chance to purchase wildlife publications, Christmas Cards and gifts.

You will be fascinated to see how wild flower seeds look under a microscope.

You are welcome to bring your seashells for identification as you see what the tide has washed up.

The admission including refreshments will be £1.50 and there will not be a charge for children.

We do need Raffle prizes and a few helpers on the day. So please let me know if you can contribute.

With very best wishes

Ray Woodcock Chairman LAG