Jenny's Well – Paisley Natural History Society

Help needed this weekend to boost woodland wildflowers

Friends of Jenny’s Well received an Action Earth grant to spend on woodland bulbs, and they’ll be planting over 1000 of them this Saturday 26th October from 10am onwards. If you can spare an hour (or maybe longer!) you’d be very welcome to come along and help. They’ll provide gloves and tools, and show youContinueContinue reading “Help needed this weekend to boost woodland wildflowers”

Report on winter tree id walk at Jenny’s Well

Group of 11 people standing around a path next to a holly bush with mature leafless trees behind

Thirteen tree-lovers gathered at Jenny’s Well on a pleasant, if chilly, Sunday afternoon on 18th February, for a spot of winter tree identifying. We were accompanied by Matt and May, from the Friends of Jenny’s Well, who were doing a litter pick round the site. Kirsty, who led the walk, helped by Judy, had previouslyContinueContinue reading “Report on winter tree id walk at Jenny’s Well”

Some outings for your diary

Hand holding a twig with a large pointed reddish brown bud at the end

First outing of the new Strathclyde Lichens Group Dave Mellor is leading a lichen trip to Shieldhill Glen on Tuesday 12th March.It’s an outing of the newly formed Strathclyde Lichens Group and will be meeting at the Cornalees Bridge car park, Greenock Cut Visitor Centre at 10.00 am.Anyone interested in joining in should email DaveContinueContinue reading “Some outings for your diary”

Celebrating Brocktober!

It’s October – time to celebrate the Badger. The charity Scottish Badgers organise the month-long Brocktober festival to raise awareness of badgers and the issues they face. Entering into the spirit of the festival, Paisley Natural History Society are delighted that Joe Connelly, Species Protection/Information Officer with Scottish Badgers, is giving the talk at ourContinueContinue reading “Celebrating Brocktober!”

Jenny’s Well events, Sunday 11 June

There’s lots of exciting activities happening at Jenny’s Well Nature Reserve this coming Sunday 11 June. Friends of Jenny’s Well are holding a celebration of World Environment Day from 11am till 2pm and then from 2.30pm onwards Paisley Natural History Society are having a bioblitz. All are welcome to come along and join in. WorldContinueContinue reading “Jenny’s Well events, Sunday 11 June”