Into the Trees, You and Me..

An article in today’s Metro reports a statement from The Wildlife Trusts which suggests that one explanation for the growth in childhood depression could be because less than one child out of ten regularly plays in woodland and wild spaces.  This is a 50% reduction from a generation ago, when children spent twice as much time playing outside.  Fingringhoe Wick Reserve regularly holds entertaining and educational sessions for children and I often help out and lead these events.  Check this link for more details about forthcoming events (for both children and adults) http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/fingringhoe-wick and I hope to see you there. 

If you live outside of the Essex area, similar sessions are held all over the country so just check out The Wildlife Trusts website at this link and find your local reserve.

http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/

Re-Roofing Bird Hide

Yesterday our work party at Fingringhoe Wick replaced the worn out roof on a bird hide.  We stripped off the old roof felt and nailed on new felt to prevent leaks.  This is a temporary measure as the hide is rotting and will be replaced in the summer with a newly built hide. 

Conversations on Conservation

Hi, my name is Melissa and I am currently studying for an HND in Countryside Management.   I volunteer at a local nature reserve and in this blog I will be talking about environmental issues and anything and everything concerning nature and conservation.  I would welcome any comments and feedback and I hope you will find my blog both interesting and fun. :)