Category Archives: Volunteer Rangers

STEADY PROGRESS

Posted on July 11, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Twenty volunteers gathered at the Visitor Centre last Friday to hear Ben N give a briefing on the new instructions and information being rolled out from the Estate Office. The Trust are pleased to now be able to implement certain … Continue reading →

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VANISHING VISITORS

Posted on May 18, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

The Trust have been concerned for some time about the declining numbers of certain types of visitors, so with the help of the volunteers they have created a water feature in a wild pleasure – garden setting. This is to … Continue reading →

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Bless the S S S I

Posted on April 10, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

A site of special scientific interest is designated and regulated by Natural England as an area of special interest by reason of its flora, fauna or geology. Ashridge have a number of these designated areas within the Estate and for … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEERS’ FORUM

Posted on April 6, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Last Friday’s Forum attracted over forty volunteers from the different groups. Susie presented the Workplan for 2017 at Ashridge, with Lawrence giving details of past and future commitments to conservation, and Lalenya outlining details of her forthcoming events. Capitol projects … Continue reading →

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DIG those DAFFODILS

Posted on March 30, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Let’s tackle Britain’s invasive species – just leave the daffodils alone some say. The volunteers are at it again – digging up the daffodils. Sunrise, Golden Harvest, Cheerfulness, Magnificence, Soleil d’Or – the names of cultivated daffodil varieties are as … Continue reading →

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NO ENFORCEMENT!

Posted on February 2, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

On a bitterly cold day, twenty one rangers turned up for the volunteers meeting at the Visitor Centre last Friday. Ben outlined the latest aims and objectives of the Trust as far as rangers are concerned, with new documents and … Continue reading →

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Calling all Rangers

Posted on January 8, 2017 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Rangers have been invited to a meeting at the Visitor Centre on Friday 27th January at 2.00pm., which is a change from the original date of January 20th. The gathering will include a short walk around the Estate to view … Continue reading →

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Roll on 2017!

Posted on December 31, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

To all card-carrying countryphiles. If you can believe the press, most of the 82% of the nation who live in built up areas subscribe to Christopher Marlowe’s Passionate Pilgrim – an idyllic vision of rustic romance beyond the greenbelt:  Come … Continue reading →

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Bee Bread?

Posted on December 28, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

Bumble bees build a pile of pollen, then mix in honey to make their bread! What do bees in general get up to in winter time – how do they hibernate? Although honey bees and bumble bees are closely related, … Continue reading →

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A cautionary tale

Posted on November 29, 2016 by ashridgevolunteersblog

A 2″ mortar tail fin found on Berkhamsted Common, and left by the British army seventy five years ago, reminds us of past activities. Collected as modern day litter it serves as a reminder of a quiet bucolic country life … Continue reading →

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