Saturday 22nd February 2025, 10:30am-2:30pm

National Trust’s Waterfall car park

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50.629151, -4.1222101

Sat 22nd February: Lydford Old Railway Reserve 10.30 - 14.30.

Meet in the National Trust’s Waterfall car park at SX 500 832, which is located roughly a mile southwest of the main Lydford Gorge entrance. Getting to the site is a half-mile, mostly level walk.

Work will include essential winter clearance work of the site for the heath fritillary and other butterflies. The main task will be raking up following the previous use of a brushcutter, but also some coppicing of trees and scrub. Rakes and pitchforks will be available but you are welcome to bring your own tools if you prefer – small saws and loppers will also be useful for the coppicing work.

For winter events bring lunch, a drink, waterproof clothing, stout footwear/boots and gardening gloves. Bring recommended tools if possible though some are usually available on the day. If severe weather is forecast, check with the leader before travelling as an event could be cancelled.

You are advised to check the online Events pages which will be updated if there are changes to any of the events, or any cancellations.

We are advised that it is important that all volunteers should register with Assemble (Butterfly Conservation’s new online volunteer portal) since this will allow BC to hold your details securely and also means that registered volunteers, be they members or non-members, will be covered by BC’s comprehensive insurance. Full details of Assemble can be found on the BC web site at Assemble - Our New Volunteer Portal | Butterfly Conservation (butterfly-conservation.org).
Any queries about Assemble should be addressed to [email protected] and NOT the work party leader thank you.