On Saturday 9th September 2023, volunteers from GVCV combined a task and social activity (best of both worlds). In the heat wave that the UK experienced at the start of September the group spent the morning ‘raking down’ a recently cut limestone wildflower meadow. The Hay Rake is important to maintain the low nutrient levels which are preferred and a range of limestone meadow plants including rare orchid species.
The hay removed from the land was transferred to a neighbouring farm as winter animal feed.
Following a morning of hard work the group enjoyed a well-earned BBQ and beer.
