Discovering, Exploring and Conserving: Tree ID and Drystone Walling

In February we explored Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve. We discovered ancient woodland habitat and learning how to identify trees in Winter, using buds and bark. The Young Rangers discovered the benefits of nature and wellbeing, with a 5 minute forest bathing meditation session, discovering the sounds of nature. We hiked up through Ebbor Gorge itself and walked to Deer Leap to learn drystone walling. Our Mendip Hills AONB volunteers, taught the Young Rangers the importance of conserving drystone walls, for wildlife and the landscape character of the AONB. Our Young Rangers proceeded to repair a section of drystone wall that was falling down, conserving one of the Mendip Hills AONB most important special qualities.