Activities

Our volunteers look after our Local Nature Reserve alongside Bristol Parks. Generally speaking, we look after the paths and other matters around access, keep the space clear of rubbish, control Himalayan balsam, and deal with day to day issues within our capabilities.  The parks service cut the meadows and the hedges, give some infrastructure support and support us in dealing with issues that arise.

Projects

Motorbike barriers

In 2023, concerned about motorbikes racing around the place,  we fixed a motorbike barrier on the path down to the river from Beeses’ car park (thanks to funding from the Coop). At the same time, we fenced all open points on the east side of the lane and built a style. There were much fewer motorbikes last summer, so it appears to have been a great success.

Waymarked paths

With the aim of encouraging more local people to use the nature reserve, we created 3 waymarked routes of varying difficulty. The map showing the routes can be found here. There are new signes at each entrance with maps and information, and the routes are marked by waymark posts, as well as paint marks on trees, benches, fences and anything else that doesn’t move. The project was largely funded by the Avon Catchment Partnership Fund, who we’re most grateful to.