Regular Tasks
All members of the VRS can make a valuable contribution at the QECP. Whether its just going for a walk and noting down any wildlife seen to checking on problems with trails and access.
It can also be a great help just to go out on one of the regular walks to assist the full time ranger.
Steve Peach Conservation Ranger leading a walk supported by Volunteers
Regular conservation and habitat management work is carried out at weekends during the Winter season which is open for members of the public to join. This work is then continued on weekdays throughout the rest of the year.
Volunteer using a brush cutter
There is also the need to get into the pond behind the visitor's centre and clean out excess weed and reeds to keep it clear for the abundance of wildlife that call the pond home.
During Spring, Summer and Autumn there are many surveys to be carried out, from checking on the wild Orchids and Heather to identifying grasshoppers and crickets. Carrying out evening checks on bats and moths to the early morning dawn chorus. Looking for evidence of Badger and Deer activity to checking the reptile tins around the park.
Checking wild flowers along the grass rides
Even just wandering out with a litter picker and a bag can be of great help, as well as a good way of learning your way around the park and meeting people it is surprising what wildlife you may see.