We are spending the day at this beautiful chalk grassland site. Lots of scrub to cut back to make this site better for butterflies!

Lead Ranger: Paul Stack Mobile: 07740 743489

Sands Bank is a 27 acre nature reserve, home to many species of butterflies and orchids, thanks to the rich chalk grasslands. Butterflies including Small Blue, Chalkhill Blue, Adonis Blue, Holly Blue and Common Blue can all be spotted here.

Transport & Address:

The minibus will be running as usual for anybody who wishes to get a lift from the Lido car park (The Rye, High Wycombe). The bus will leave at 10am promptly. Or you can meet us on site at 10.15am.

We will be working at Sands Bank Nature Reserve. We will meet on site at 10.15 am and finish at approximately 3pm. We will meet in the overflow car park of Adams Park Football Stadium. Free parking is available here. The nearest postcode is: HP12 4HS.

Please can we ask everyone to arrive on time to ensure you do not miss the health & safety and task briefing. If you are late and the session has already started, you may not be able to join. Thank you.

You don't need to print off your Eventbrite ticket!

The Task:

We will be carrying out scrub management on Sands Bank. We need you lovely volunteers to assist with the scrub bash, raking and a bonfire!

We'll also be planting wildflolwers to encourage butterflies and insects.

Many people ask us why we are doing this as a scrub-bash can often look destructive. It is an essential conservation task, giving the chalk grassland much needed breathing space so wildflowers can grow providing a welcoming habitat to different species.

Timings (please note these timings are approximate):

10.00: Minibus departs Lido

10.15: Arrival for safety briefing, please don't be late!

11.30: Tea & coffee break

13.00: Minibus arrives back at depot & home time!

The Chiltern Rangers team may stay on longer than 1pm and you are welcome to stay. Just bring a packed lunch to keep you going!

What to bring:

Please bring your gloves (we will have spares) and dress for the weather and the task.

Long trousers are advisable as there may be ticks and thorny vegetation. We also recommend wearing steel toe capped or sturdy boots rather than trainers.

Wear layers that you can remove if you get hot whilst working. Bring a waterproof as most of our sites have no shelter from the rain.

Please bring plenty of fluids and a packed lunch. We will bring a tea kit and biscuits.

Access: Sands Bank is on a steep slope and may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. Toilets are available.

Please note:

Biscuits are served at all Chiltern Rangers sessions. Please advise if you have an allergy.

Sometimes there is a need for us to use power tools that can be noisy.

Anything else?

Please call 01494 474486 or email info@chilternrangers.co.uk with any questions.

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