Monthly Archives: June 2017

Reports on Ings History Walk 20th June and Rawcliffe Meadows Work Party 22nd June 2017

Posted on 23 June, 2017 by greatemancipator

Fifteen people appeared magically for the walk around Clifton Ings and Rawcliffe Meadows led by Martin Hammond on the evening of 20th June. Luckily a combination of dry weather and not excessive heat made for a comfortable time. The group … Continue reading →

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Report on the Rawcliffe Meadows Work Party Sunday 11th June 2017

Posted on 11 June, 2017 by greatemancipator

The Rawcliffe Meadows work party on Sunday 11th June 2017 started at 10:30 on the banks of the New Meadow. The plan had been to manage vegetation competing with the tansy plants but this was taken a stage further in … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Ouse Ings – a guided walk Tue 20th June 2017 at 6:30

Posted on 4 June, 2017 by greatemancipator

  You’re probably aware that the remaining Ings meadows along the River Ouse are an important part of York’s natural environment. But these grasslands can also tell us fascinating stories about how local people used the resources around them. Perhaps harvested for … Continue reading →

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