Balsam Pull Markeaton Park to Ford St
Pulling the Balsam allows our native plants to grow which provide winter shelter and food for wildlife. Please wear clothing which covers arms and legs and waterproof/sturdy footwear. Protective gloves and training provided.
We have already cleared long stretches of the brook. Balsam Pull continues through July and early August when conditions permit. To be added to the select list of pickers please e-mail Lynne pr@markeatonbrook.net or text or leave message on our events line 0753 0505 107.
Practical Tasks last Thursday of every month.
A group of members
carry out maintenance along the Brook including litter clearances,
balsam removal, species recording and other tasks depending on the
season. We welcome anyone who can offer a little of their time to
come along and help us. Equipment is provided. Times and meeting
places vary each month, and these events are weather dependant. To
join this group contact us on 0753 0505 107 or at
mail@markeatonbrook.net.
Have a look at our news page for any further updates
NEW EVENTS
Games Evening Markeaton Park to be arranged.
Would you
like to join us for putting, pitch & putt, frisbee or rounders
(and maybe picnic)? A weekday evening early August 6pm - 8pm tba.
Please ring 0753 0505 107 or mail
chair@markeatonbrook.net
City Safari: Sunday 16 August 2pm-4pm
Come with us and Derby
Natural History Society for a WildDerby two-mile stroll to discover
a wealth of city wildlife. Led by our old friend Bill Grange, former
Keeper of Natural History at the Museum, this walk is mainly on
flat, surfaced paths but there is one flight of steps and there may
be some mud. Meet at corner of Ford St and Brook Walk where the
Brook enters the culvert to pass under the inner ring road. You
might want to look at www.dnhs.org.uk.
Watch out for a reprise of Derek Palmer taking us along the Brook Beneath Your Feet later in the year.
FoMB at Ecofest: Saturday-Sunday 19-20 September 11am-5pm
The
free biennial festival in Markeaton Park is designed to provide an
entertaining and enjoyable two days for the whole family while, at
the same time, raising awareness of environmental issues. Mainstays
the "Green Roadshow" and "Croissant Neuf" Circus
have been booked again for this year. Visit the FoMB display or help
out if you can.
Leave the car at home and come on foot, by bike or by bus 28, 29, ONE, Ab, Ar or 109. Traveline 0871 200 22 33; www.transportdirect.info or www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buses
Fungi of Kedleston Park: Saturday 10 October 2pm-4pm
Simon Hiley,
Head Warden, will take us round this historic parkland owned by the
National Trust to look at the diversity of fungal forms and habitats
and consider their interaction. Assemble outside Visitor Centre by
2pm. Our annual Kedleston event is always popular and has been
scheduled to allow us to travel right into the grounds on the
once-a-week extension of the 109 bus from Derby (dep rail stn 12.55,
Albert St stop B1 1.00, and Allestree Lane End 1.10, arr coach park
1.26 ). We will end in time for tea in Kedleston Hall before the bus
back to Derby at 4.44. For property information see
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-kedlestonhall.
Please send your ideas or requests for future events to mail@markeatonbrook.net