Harleston ​Greenspace
Harleston Greenspace CIC is a new community group established to promote nature recovery and provide public amenity greenspace to encourage engagement with nature and a healthy lifestyle.​
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We are creating 'Magpies Meadow' as a nature conservation area on grassland off Rushall Road. This fulfills a desire expressed by the residents in the Neighbourhood Plan, to protect the site as a local green space and a soft entrance to the town.
An introduction to wildlife recording
Saturday 30 May
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
​Join us for a hands-on introduction to wildlife recording and discover how to start building a picture of the animals and plants living locally to you - whether that’s in your nearby park or a community space you help care for.
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During this friendly and practical adult workshop, we’ll explore:
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Simple ways to spot and identify wildlife
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Useful tools and resources, from field guides to easy-to-use apps
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Where to send your sightings so they contribute to local and national conservation efforts
Alongside an indoor session, we’ll head outdoors to Magpies Meadow for a relaxed, guided walk where you can try your hand at bird, wildflower and butterfly recording and learn how you can help record wildlife on this special green space.
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Cost: Free (this is an adult workshop)
Location: The Swan Hotel, 19 the Thoroughfare, Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9AS
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Booking is essential. Click the link below.
Putting Magpies Meadow Wildlife on the Map
Saturday 13 June
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us as we try and see as many different animals and plants as we can in Magpies Meadow in 7 hours. Experts will be on hand to lead guided walks and help us with identifying what we find. Share your wildlife sightings and take part in a wildlife activity or join us on one or more of our free guided walks.
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Cost: Free​​
How to find Magpies Meadow:
​Nearest address: nr Wilderness Lane, Harleston, IP20 9DD
What3Words: footbridge at ///dating.darting.irrigated
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Please note there is no parking on site or toilets.
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No need to book, just turn up and join in.
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Read more >​
Events are in collaboration with Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Putting Magpies Meadow Wildlife on the Map
Saturday 13 June
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us as we try and see as many different animals and plants as we can in Magpies Meadow in 7 hours. Experts will be on hand to lead guided walks and help us with identifying what we find. Share your wildlife sightings and take part in a wildlife activity or join us on one or more of our free guided walks.
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Cost: Free​​
How to find Magpies Meadow:
​Nearest address: nr Wilderness Lane, Harleston, IP20 9DD
What3Words: footbridge at ///dating.darting.irrigated
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Please note there is no parking on site or toilets.
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No need to book, just turn up and join in.
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Read more >​
Events are in collaboration with Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Working Together
We are working with representatives from many environmental groups who will bring their knowledge and expertise to the project. Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Tyndall Centre at University of East Anglia, Waveney Volunteers for Nature, Waveney Bird Club, Norfolk Ponds Project, and The Conservation Volunteers are part of the collective. The plans have the support of the Sancroft Academy, South Norfolk Council, and Adrian Ramsey the MP for Waveney Valley.​
The Vision
The first stage of the design includes a mini forest, carefully managed areas for nature, bird, bat, and owl boxes, bug houses and log piles, rainwater harvesting, and a circular walk with information boards and resting spots. We intend to hold sessions to involve the community and will provide regular updates.
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From managing the meadow to fundraising, hopefully there is an opportunity for everyone.
A Fresh Start
If you are interested in helping out, or would simply like more information please email us at:
contact@harlestongreenspace.co.uk
Lauren, Jill, and Trevor
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MP Waveney Valley
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Waveney Bird Club
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust
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Climate Ambassador UEA
​Whether as developers, farmers, businesses, organisations or as individuals, this is down to us.
As the initiative develops everyone will be invited to join in with activities, and to play a part in this vital task for the wellbeing of the natural world.