Back in the summer the Monday group began work on a new wildlife pond on the wilderness site. Where once only nettles grew, at last there would be diversity! Digging out the earth from the top of the pond site and piling it up at the bottom meant that the excavation work was not as lengthy as first imagined and the pond quickly took shape. Then cardboard and carpet was laid down to give the liner a sturdy base to lie on.
The liner was laid and the pond was ready for filling. It took a session and a half of water (4.5hrs) to fill but finally the pond was complete and the 'decoration' could begin. Woodchip around the edges to hold the liner in place and to prevent the nettles growing back...
Next, logs, plants, stones and tree bark to protect the liner from the elements...
At last the pond is completed. With delight we watch as the dragonflies, damselflies, water boatmen and other swimming, flying and diving creatures move in immediately. Within a couple of days the wildlife in the pond is teeming and the sense of pleasure and satisfaction at a job well done is immense. Well done, Monday people, and huge thanks to Steve Cullum for his expert advice, direction and project management, we couldn't have done it without you!!
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