Quacking Good Pond
7 GoodGymers made their way to help the Petersham Common Conservators in Richmond.
- Saturday, 22nd of June 2024
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Liz
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7 little ducks went swimming one day...that was one of the the aspirations of our mission. Unlikely to find ducks in the woods, but there were 7 of us and a smidge of perspiration to add to the aspiration. 💦The team had to think like water for this one. What would you do as a water droplet running off Richmond Hill? What route would you take?Today's task of digging the shallow catchment area will slow down the water, which would normally run full pelt across and down the common. Running water that fast takes the organic layer with it, depleting essential nutrients on the common. We learned from Ken about soil horizons (layers)...e.g. O = organic layer of leaf litter. 🪻We also had conversations about the bluebells which are just setting seeds and the huge Hornbeam casting it's shadow over our little group of pond makers. 🌳 🦆Let's hope any ducks finding their way into the wooded common appreciate our work. 🦆
Report written by Joanna Grove-Lafarge
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