MDT talk Wed 17 October "Orchids & other flora of MDT reserves"

Common Spotted-orchid, Dactylorhiza

Graeme Lyons, Sussex Wildlife Trust's ecologist, will be presenting the results of his survey of the flora of the MDT's South Downs nature reserves at 7pm on Wednesday 17 October in the Cobden Hall, Heyshott GU29 0DJ. 

His talk is open to all and there will be refreshments. The flora of the reserves, particularly Heyshott Escarpment, is very rich with over a dozen orchid species, and some considerable surprises are expected.

Ramsons Wild Garlic, Allium ursinum

Work Party dates for season 2018-2019

The work parties are held on Wednesdays on Heyshott Down Escarpment.

The next season will start on 3rd October 2018 and continue to April 2019.

Quad bike and trailer with equipment will leave Upper Cranmore at 8.45 am. Finish time about 1.00 pm.

Requirement: Good working boots and stout gloves. Loppers, rakes and forks supplied.

There will be a fire site to burn up arisings.

Some people bring a packed lunch and tea/coffee in a flask. We normally have a break around midday.

Please be aware that the work site will have sloping ground.

If you would like to join a work party please phone or email John Murray at the contacts below for details on the location.

Note that there are occasions when work parties will be cancelled due to inclement weather so phone John prior to setting out if you have any doubts about this.

Telephone:   01730 812 325

email: johnmurray0905@gmail.com