When I was looking around the internet for information to include in my post about our walks at Chelsworth Park, I came across a scary news article saying there might be changes coming. I sure hope no one spoils this place, because it's one spot where walkers, sports clubs, joggers, dog walkers and nature lovers mix happily.
Here's a video clip from YouTube asking that the park not be spoiled for those who love it.
Showing posts with label Chelsworth park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chelsworth park. Show all posts
Thursday, 17 April 2014
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Green and lovely looking but deceptive
A visit to Chelsworth Park yesterday made Penny and me feel happy. I was happy because the greenness raises my spirits and Penny was happy because she could roll around on the soft new grass.
A wonderful new project harvests storm water here. More than 30 Olympic swimming pools worth of storm water will be harvested each year. The park and the adjoining golf course should now be green all year. I'll look forward to that next summer!
If you look at these photos, you'll see a lovely-looking expanse of greenery in Chelsworth Park. But don't be fooled!
It's not grass.
It's a wetland, covered in what I think is probably duckweed. I suspect it's not a good thing environmentally, but I can assure you the frogs seemed to be happy, because they were singing loudly as we walked past. (On lead - we're always careful to obey the restrictions about not disturbing native wildlife.)
A wonderful new project harvests storm water here. More than 30 Olympic swimming pools worth of storm water will be harvested each year. The park and the adjoining golf course should now be green all year. I'll look forward to that next summer!
If you look at these photos, you'll see a lovely-looking expanse of greenery in Chelsworth Park. But don't be fooled!
It's not grass.
It's a wetland, covered in what I think is probably duckweed. I suspect it's not a good thing environmentally, but I can assure you the frogs seemed to be happy, because they were singing loudly as we walked past. (On lead - we're always careful to obey the restrictions about not disturbing native wildlife.)
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