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CONSERVE THE WILDLIFE AROUND OUR VILLAGE
CHILTON FOLIAT WILDLIFE
June
A demonstration from Ben Newman from the Water Garden at Hinton Parva about how anyone can make a small water feature for wildlife in their garden.
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​September
Following our very successful walk last year another bat walk through Fairyland is planned.
Coming Up
For the benefit of people, nature and the planet
In late April the Wildlife Group paid a visit to the Kennet Valley Wetland Reserve where Chris Storey and the team gave us a fascinating insight into their plans for the area. It was great to hear that they are persisting despite the best efforts of authorities and hopefully they will be able to start the project in the near future.
The Reserve will be an area of 16 hectares (40 acres) of restored and redeveloped ancient water meadow, situated next to the River Kennet, a short stroll from Hungerford.Purchased, protected and cared for by the charity the Town & Manor of Hungerford, this ambitious wetland regeneration project will be for the immediate benefit of the local area and visitors, with a lasting legacy benefitting the health and wellbeing of locals, visitors and the wider environment for generations to come.
An Education & Information Centre
It is good that they are emphasising the educational aspects of the project, as well as the obvious benefits to the local environment and wildlife.The Education and Information Centre will share information on wetland and river ecology, conservation and climate change. Sitting on stilts above the flood level, the proposed building will be constructed using eco-friendly, sustainably sourced and low-carbon materials.The design includes external platforms giving views across the reserve and ground-level access for visitors to enjoy pond-dipping and the sights, sounds and smells of nature close up.
The Reserve will be open to the public during daylight hours and with no access charge, this will benefit not just the people of Hungerford, but also the many thousands of residents in the Kennet Valley and far beyond.
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​See https://www.chiltonfoliatwildlife.com/post/kennet-valley-wetland-reserve-newsletter for the Town and Manor Newsletter on the project