Wood if I could do Citizens science.
7 GoodGymers made their way 5.0km to help the Phoenix Cinema in Barnet.
- Tuesday, 3rd of May 2022
- Led by Paul Salman
A few goodgym members came together to help at the Tiny Forest near Henley‘s Corner. The Tiny Forest Barnet is a newly planted green space for recreation, education, and engagement through citizen science. With the aim of developing an appreciation of what a unadulterated planting of trees and bushes does for the local environment. As usual we gathered at phoenix cinema numbered up and suggested a favourite restaurant to enjoy. (Please add in the comments) mine was Dishroom in King’s Cross. What was yours? We warmed up with a gentle jog down the High Street doing side steps through the tube and into the quiet streets of East Finchley. Upon reaching Littleton playing Fields we did some power skipping through the grass. It’s amazing how exhausting 200 m of skipping can be! Well done all! Particularly John who had recently fallen off his bicycle and suffered some rib injuries which caused him a little discomfort. We then took a little detour through the big and little wood to see the bluebells magnificent for sight and smell! We soon reached the Tiny Forest and set about our task which was to number up the slabs and carry out a survey of the ground insects under each of the six slabs. This data was then entered into the Earth watch portal for collation at head office. Interesting to say the first colonisers were ants! Hopefully overtime more varied insects will be seen. (See photo) The injured Cloud had joined us so we walked back to the little & big wood to view the bluebells again. I’m getting addicted! We then ran back to the Phoenix with the option of a short sprint. Thanks for coming and doing some citizen science!
Report written by Paul Salman
Discuss this report
Led by Paul Salman
Area Activator : UK Athletics LiRF qualified Run Leader : Ultimate Coach UKU : Yoga Teacher BSY Diploma
GoodGymers helping out
-
Back marker
Make sure that no one is left behind
-
Document Checker
Check the documents of GoodGymers applying for a DBS
-
Photographer
Take photos for the session report
-
Walk Leader
Lead a walking group to the task
Share the love
Join us on the next run
Community Focus inclusive Arts at Friary Park
Tuesday 18:45 - 20:15
Led by
Paul Salman
Phoenix Cinema
Become a member
with an optional monthly donation
- Run, walk, or cycle to help older people
- Access sessions across the country
- Claim your GoodGym t-shirt
Need help with a community project?
If you're a community organisation and have a physical task then we'd like to help.
Request a task
The Black Cat, Hackney
Great run!
My recommendation is 'The Barbary Next Door' Neil's Yard. Delightful place!
Bangkok Lounge Finchley https://www.alleatapp.com/menu-bangkok-lounge-finchley
sign in to add a comment