News updates - Summer 2003
On the hop and slide
In March volunteers attended an
amphibian training course led by the Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group.
Subsequently common and marsh frog, common toad, and smooth newt have been
found at locations in the Green Corridor. In May it was the turn of
reptiles to come under the spotlight or as it turned out from under the
‘mat’. Reptile surveys will take place from June to September.
Wild days
A total of 37 children and parents
attended Easter ‘Wild Days’ in the Green Corridor where games were
played allowing children to learn about ponds, woodland, and meadows.
Launch hits local TV news
The Local Nature Reserve was launched on
24th April, 2003, with the Mayor of Ashford sowing wildflower seeds and 72
cubs and beavers taking part in the activities. The event was on BBC news
for Kent and Sussex. Well done to all who made it a success and here’s
to further parcels of land being designated with Nature Reserve status in
the Green Corridor.
