The Swanland
Village Wildlife campaign aims to Reclaim Our
Wildlife by re-establishing our relationship with its flora and
fauna.Our environment is seriously endangered by the twin problems
of village over-development leading to loss of habitat and the
effects of global warming
The
media and Wildlife and Environmental charities are telling us
how urgent things have become and what simple steps we can ALL
take to protect our wildlife and how to create new habitats. The
Wildlife and Conservation charities shown at the bottom of this
page have lots of up to date information on simple, relatively
cheap ways of attracting wildlife into your garden.
They
sell easy to understand, cheap readable books for all ages, laminated
cards with pictures and basic information, posters, leaflets and
gifts as well as lots of practical materials.
There
are hints on gardening with wildlife, simple ways of protecting
wildlife and clubs for young people to join.
Contact
Carol 632 178
See
also Swanland Pond Page
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NEWS
UPDATE - June 2008
EVENTS
Thursday 19th (if wet Friday
20th)
‘Meet Native Swanlanders with 2nd homes in Southern Africa!’
with Carol Ledgard (SWG) · Join us on our annual count of
swallows and House Martins. See their nesting sites; learn about
their history, habits and how YOU can help them! Meet 7.15p.m. Equestrian
Centre, Westfield Lane. Limited to 20 places (booking essential
by June 16th). All children under 16 must be accompanied by adults.
Participation at your own risk. Bring binoculars. Members, child,
retired -£1. Non-Members £1.25. Families £1.50.
(To book see below).
PROJECT UPDATES
Pond Project
We urgently need villagers
to serve on Swanland Pond Improvement Committee and in the Work
Party. If you have “Committee” skills and/ or are creative
with ponds and are willing to spare a little time monthly then contact
Carol(see below)
Owl Project
Two more Tawny Owl boxes are
being put out at On Hill and Manor Park. If you would like to donate
towards/sponsor/ host a box please contact carol(see below)
Hull Hedgehog Hospital urgently
welcomes donations of old clean towels and blankets. Tins of dog/cat
food, dried cat food (all meat only) and tins of ESBILAC Hedgehog
Milk. Please contact carol(see below), or to donate direct phone
Lorraine (at H.H.H) on 502441.
WILDLIFE NEWS
DRY WEATHER S.O.S.- Please
put out clean water and feed birds husk free oats, small seeds,
sunflower hearts, CRUSHED peanuts, grated mild cheese, or dried
mealworms(soaked first).If you have a Hedgehog feed it a small amount
of dog food nightly, don’t forget water. Keep a ground cover
area damp for passing amphibians.
CONTACT: To book, donate, sponsor, join, require help, information,
report wildlife sightings etc. contact Carol Ledgard on 632 178.
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