Annual Cycle of Events including Planned Work Parties

By jonathan.caddy | Published: 19/02/2023

Feb 2023 – Feb 2024

Note: The work party focus may change due to different priorities arising, the weather and the people who turn up. Newsletter distribution dates are indicative. Regular bee inspections from April to August– all welcome with protective equipment provided.

Date	Event
28 Feb	Brash Clearance and preparing ground in Woods- 9.30 to noon -KW
27 Feb	Winter/Spring Newsletter
25 Mar	Woodland Garden Spring Cleanup- 9.30 to noon – DH
12 April	Regular Bee Inspection cycle starts 2pm -4pm every Wednesday weather permitting meeting at the Conservation Hub
29 Apr	Bee Equipment Work – 9.30 to noon -MH+JW
1 May	May Day Celebratory Event
11 May	Trustees Meeting – 8am -10am
27 May	Lichen Bed Work- 9.30 to noon – AW
27-28 May	Nature and Therapy Workshop – Woodland Shelter use for weekend
29 May	Spring/Summer Newsletter
7 June	AGM 7.30pm Sunshine Room
17 June	Summer Solstice Celebration
19 June	Forres Academy Biology Field Trip
24 June	Woodland Garden Summer Care- 9.30 to noon -DH
29 July	Gorse Clearance and Path Maintenance- 9.30 to noon – KW
17 Aug	Trustees Meeting – 8am -10am
26 Aug	Pony Shelter Building- 9.30 to noon – JC+GP
28 Aug	Summer/Autumn Newsletter
August – end	Regular Bee Inspection cycle ends
Sept	Possible Woodland Festival?
30 Sept	Lichen Bed Work- 9.30 to noon – JC or AW
28 Oct	Woodland Garden Harvest and Bedding Down- 9.30 to noon
25 Nov	Northern Edge Tree Clearance- 9.30 to noon
27 Nov	Autumn/Winter Newsletter
2 Dec	Christmas Tree Event 11am-2pm
24 Jan	Gorse Clearance and Path Maintenance – 9.30 to noon
8 Feb	Trustees Meeting – 8am -10am