Outside Play Area Blog
Redesigning the wildlife area
Our wildlife and pond area had gradually become overgrown and unusable. But now with the enthusiasm of one parent and the prospect of obtaining some funding, we are looking forward to developing this space into a great environment for play and learning.
Monday 8th February
Spring is on it's way. The bulbs we planted in the autumn term have already started to appear and the bird feeders are now always busy, but not just with birds as our friendly neighbourhood squirrel pays us a daily visit. The willow has arrived and today we made a dome, we're looking forward to watching it grow into a shady hiding place.
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Completed Willow dome |
Friday 18th September
The main areas of both the play area and wildlife are complete. A crab apple has been planted by Sheila Bonfield to celebrate our 20th Anniversary.
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Wednesday 5th August
The pond is becoming established, and the grass needs cutting. The post wall is in place and some plants have now been added. Bees, butterflies and a dragonfly have all been busy around the area today and the cows came to oversee the project.
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Monday 13th July
The bark pathway is in place and the grass seed, thanks to some timely rain and sunshine is growing well.
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Thursday 2nd July
The bark arrives for the path and with some volunteer help is laid.
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Digging out the path |
The grass seed is sown |
Tuesday 16th June
The Safety Rubber Matting goes down.
The safety matting is in place |
A hard working little helper |
Tuesday 9th June
The final clearing is done and the pond has been put in place thanks to Gavin, Tara, Big Luke and Little Luke.
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Wednesday 13th May
The clearing of the site has begun thanks to Gavin and Tara and the Wildwoods Digger.
Where do we start? |
The Digger moves in |
Down to business |
The cleared main area |
Leveling the site |
The pond area nearly cleared |
Saturday 21st March
With volunteer help the cut down undergrowth is removed and taken away by tractor and trailer.
Ready to load |
Loading the trailer |
Clearing around the pond |
Removing the tree |
Volunteer help |
Almost cleared |
Saturday 7th March
Work begins with the clearing of the undergrowth and cutting down of the old bushes and tree.
The clearing has started |
Tree cut down ready for logs |
Overgrowth awaiting clearing |
Our overgrown pond |
