South Bristol Children’s Centre have a number of trails, based on well known children’s books, for children and families to follow in South Bristol parks and green spaces during August……including the Slopes.
Every Monday a story pack with the story and activities to do, will be available to be downloaded. Further details from http://www.southbristolcc.org.uk; or http://www.facebook.com/SouthBristolChildrenCentreHub
The Initiative is having its first Zoom meeting. It will start at 7.30pm – and you are invited to bring a cake to eat. It will be discussing equality, safeguarding and how do we develop people’s interest in the Slopes following lockdown…. If you want to join in please email enquiries@northern-slopes-initiative.co.uk and we can send details.
The Northern Slopes remain open. For the latest advice on using the Slopes and Coronavirus go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-on-accessing-green-spaces-safely
The Northern Slopes remain open. For the latest advice on using the Slopes and Coronavirus go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-on-accessing-green-spaces-safely
This survey is from the West of England Combined Authority and University of West England researchers. They want to know more about how people are changing their use of parks and green spaces and things during lockdown. Further details and the survey can be found on www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/researchers-launch-public-survey-to-investigate-the-use-of-green-spaces/ Please complete the survey by 1st July.
This survey is from the Bristol and Bath Future Parks project, set up by Bristol City Council and others to help find sustainable ways to manage and fund parks. To take part go to www.bnhc.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/bristol-and-bath-parks-survey20 and complete the survey by the 30th June. There is a chance to win a hanging basket.
The Government has updated its guidance on using green spaces and protecting yourself and others. http://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-guidance-on-access-to-green-spaces?utm_source=abe6e712-5803-402f-bec0-c58
Avon Wildlife Trust put out a number of easy to use guides to help people identify wildlife – http://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-explorer
In April the NSI published a newsletter with a list of surveys from the Wildlife Trust and others you can do while on the Slopes – or in your home or garden. These are a few of the ideas:
The Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (PoMS) is a new national surveys. Anyone can take part if they have access to a small patch of flowering plants! Counts involve sitting and identifying the insect types that visit a small patch of flowers within a 10-minute period. You only need a basic level of insect ID. To input your data online, you will need to register on the iRecord website.
This is a national survey taking place in July and August in the UK. It involves spending 15 minutes in your green space or garden recording all observable butterflies.
This is a national survey of the mammals you may see in your garden.
This is a national survey of the wildflowers in gardens – especially lawns
Government published expanded and new advice on the key principles of enjoying the benefits of being outside, while protecting yourself and others from coronavirus. http://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-guidance-on-access-to-green-spaces
