Spring on Hold

Well last week spring was put on hold for a while, with freezing temperatures and snow. The snow has now subsided and temperatures are now back into double figures. Bulbs are starting to pop up after hiding under the cold snowy layer, with Snowdrops, Primroses and Crocuses all starting to bloom.

Here are a few snowy pictures from last week just so you don't forget.

Can you guess which site this picture was taken on?

Well done if you guessed it was Broomscot Common, taken by Laura Cox on 8th February.

This lovely image of Hinderclay Fen Alder Carr woodland in the snow was taken by Rowena Langston on 9th February.

Not an LOHP site but not far away this picture taken by Nick Lingwood on 7th February shows off the lovely yellow Gorse flowers on Wortham Ling against a very snowy backdrop.

Take a break

We have recently started to run small practical conservation work parties again, adhering to the social distancing guidelines. Our volunteers have been working extremely hard and have just installed two rustic benches on Reeves Meadows. When passing why not stop and take a break on one of the new benches and enjoy the view.

Volunteers installing one of the rustic benches on Reeves Meadows (left) and right the second rustic bench - © LOHP

Help save Reeves Meadows

We are excited to have a once-in-lifetime opportunity to purchase a key piece of land which provides both a vital link in our chain of wildlife sites along the Little Ouse river, and a new gateway for visitors to the valley. Reeves Meadows run from ancient Thelnetham Church down to the river, and reunite the rich wildlife sites of Hinderclay Fen and the Thelnetham and Blo-Norton Fens. They also link Carr Meadow, our most recent acquisition, to these sites, providing even greater possibilities for enhancing the wildlife and landscape of this already internationally important area. The opportunity to provide a discrete parking area close to the road will be welcomed by the many people who enjoy walking the valley's many footpaths and discovering its rich wildlife, from otters to orchids.

To secure Reeves Meadows as an integral link in the Little Ouse wildlife corridor, and for the enjoyment of future generations, we urgently need to raise £140,000. Please visit our appeal page and help make this dream a reality.