Author Archives: jharrison

Digging Aboat

Posted on March 24, 2017 by jharrison

Thanks to all who helped to put in the boat at Aberlady Primary School yesterday. The P2s, 3s and 4s are going to plant it up with fruit and vegetables. Can’t wait to see what they get! The boat is … Continue reading →

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Path Resurfacing Today

Posted on March 7, 2017 by jharrison

Thanks to everyone who came a’ barrowin’ and a’ tamping along the path today. We were rewarded with great weather, a hunting peregrine and chocolate! Thanks to Abbie for these photos  

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New Year Buckthorning

Posted on January 10, 2017 by jharrison

We had a great turnout of 20 people for the first group of the year when we were up on Gullane Hill, clearing big and small sea buckthorn plants and indulging in a bit of local history around the tank … Continue reading →

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A Fantastic Rubbish Day!

Posted on November 3, 2016 by jharrison

We had a great turnout of 25 willing volunteers who cleared away lots of rubbish off the beach and saltmarsh at the Reserve yesterday. Thanks to Abbie for the photos.

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First Buckthorning of the Season

Posted on October 20, 2016 by jharrison

Thanks to everyone who came a’ buckthorning at the beginning of October. Here are some of Abbie’s photos from the day.

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Beach Clean out West

Posted on July 13, 2016 by jharrison

Thanks to everyone who came along for the beach clean last week. We picked up nearly 90 bags of rubbish! An amazing effort. Here are Abbie’s photos from the day.  

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Plant Surveys on Sunday

Posted on July 11, 2016 by jharrison

We will be surveying plants in the sand dunes on Sunday (17th). This involves walking through the dunes slowly, counting flowers as we go. The marram grass is quite pokey so I’d advise wearing trousers and boots. If we finish this in good … Continue reading →

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Buckthorning in December with a visit from Santa!

Posted on January 7, 2016 by jharrison

Here are some belated photos of our sea buckthorn clearing and cookout at the end of December, including the fire pit. Thanks to Liz for sending these.

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Buckthorn Bashing and Cookout

Posted on December 3, 2015 by jharrison

Thanks to everyone who came along yesterday to take out more sea buckthorn on the Reserve, you cleared loads and we enjoyed a good cookout on the fire into the bargain! Thanks to Abbie and Liz for these photos from … Continue reading →

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More Buckthorning

Posted on November 6, 2015 by jharrison

Thanks to everyone who came out a’ buckthornin’ at the end of last month. Here are some photos of the day.  Thanks to Bruce and Liz for sending them through!    

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