Today dawned brighter than it has all week! The beavers were out and about quite a bit this morning. Of course they were as I was under a time limit. I did a little beaver watching, a tiny walk and then back home to drop off my camera and change my trousers and then back to Asylum Lake for the volunteer morning. I wasn't really looking forward to it. There was to be some tree wrapping (to protect young native trees from the deer), some rubbish pick-up and clearing some areas so that new Oak trees could be planted. It's a little too social for me, but I haven't been to many volunteer mornings this year as they have coincided with time away.
I'm actually glad I went. I ended up with another woman clearing an area for a tree to be planted. It seemed we got one right in the middle of a field that was in an area that was covered in some sort of prickly berry bushes and burrs. We got a little scratched up and the sticky burrs all over us (took me forever to pick them off my clothes!) but it was actually quite fun. We managed to get the area cleared in the time allotted, so it's all ready for a lovely little Oak Tree in the near future. I think I'll be taking photos of it as it grows!
This afternoon I've been rather lazy. I've done a little telly watching, a little computer playing about and I actually built a little Halloween Lego that I picked up while with daughter the other week.
It was, all-in-all, quite an enjoyable Saturday.
Sounds like a lovely day. Yes, definitely take pictures of the oak tree as it grows. It will be your tree. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm thinking. It will be fun to watch it planted and grow.
DeleteYou got me at beaver watching. They are such interesting animals but I've only seen them a couple times. I live in a desert area and although we do have a large lake and water areas around us, the shorelines are filled with expensive homes and it's quite a drive to get out where there's wildlife. I admire you for your volunteer work. Lovely post 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI love watching them. They came to Asylum Lake only a few years ago and it's been fun watching them make the lake their home (though people do complain about the trees they bring down!). I'll post some photos soon.
Sounds a good day; exertion in the morning, restful afternoon 😀
ReplyDeleteI was tired out after the morning lol. The day seemed to last forever.
DeleteI learned from my daughter who carries one with her at work. A regular kitchen fork is a great burr removal help. I'd have never thought if it.
ReplyDeleteOh I'll have to remember that! Thanks for the tip
DeleteI love your first photograph - so peaceful. How nice that you will have a personal interest in the oak tree you plant. It will be lovely to see it grow.
ReplyDeleteIt's my view when I watch the beavers in the morning. It's sometimes lovely and peaceful. It will definitely be interesting to watch it grow!
DeleteI'd be thrilled to bits to see beavers.
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