Saturday 7th February
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Report written by Windsor and Maidenhead runner
We had sun and rain at Ray Mill Island today, but we were not deterred as we set about our tasks. Sheila and Anna shovelled some compost and barrowed it back to the compound. Anna went to take cuttings of some shrubs around the Island, and brought them back to pot up. Amy felt like getting physical and took on digging out the hibiscus plants so they could be transferred elsewhere. Not an easy task! The roots were all tangled up with nettle roots and chicken wire which had been used to line the area for a previous use. And they were next to a fence, so limiting access. With true GoodGym grit and determination, Amy gave it her all, and was joined by Sheila. Once the hibiscus was loose enough to give a good wobble, Amy employed the Butt technique, and the hibiscus gave up the fight and was out of the ground! We heeled it in to a temporary spot and left the rain to water it in. Amy then had to leave, but spurred on by the success, Sheila and 2 other volunteers tacked the second plant, and employing the same technique, managed to dig that one out too! Way to Go! We all went home muddy but satisfied with our progress
This is a Community led project, taking steps to enrich the islandโs natural haven, by encouraging greater biodiversity of plants and wildlife for present and future generations to thrive.
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๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ fun session! Great workout too! ๐ช๐ช I love that you pushed on and employed the same cheeky ๐ technique for the second bush ๐๐
Windsor and Maidenhead
Improve the school and outdoor area
