C S Lewis Nature Reserve

Adventures in Narnia


Location
Date and time
10:00 - 12:00
Sunday, 27th of October 2024
Who this task will support
BBOWT
BBOWT is working in partnership with Oxford City Council on four of their nature reserves: Chilswell Valley, Lye Valley, Raleigh Park and Rivermead Nature Park.

Please note that this community mission has been cancelled.

The woodland and large pond of the CS Lewis Nature Reserve used to belong to CS Lewis, and it is said that he enjoyed wandering here while writing his Narnia series. Apparently Lewis planted some of the trees there, and used to swim in the pond. Despite being surrounded by houses and very close to the busy Oxford ring road we love how tranquil the reserve feels.

The area is now managed by the Berkshire Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust who have asked for help to create barriers now the birds have left, there may be some bramble clearance to be done too.

Please bring your own gardening gloves. Tools will be provided. It is often muddy, slippery, and the paths are steep within the reserve. Please wear appropriate footwear.

Meeting point is at the entrance to the nature reserve. Address is Lewis Close, OX3 8JD


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Discussion

Anwen Greenaway
Anwen Greenaway
Tuesday October 22nd, 2024 20:30

Sorry, but unfortunately this task can’t go ahead this weekend as there isn’t yet enough dead wood around to build the natural barriers. We have rescheduled it to the last Sunday in November instead, and Ellie will be your GoodGym coordinator that day.

You can find the new task listing [here](https://www.goodgym.org/happenings/c-s-lewis-nature-reserve-2ae9cc54-d3d5-41bf-b897-d0928e7286be?legacy=true).

Anwen x

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Location
Date and time
10:00 - 12:00
Sunday, 27th of October 2024
Who this task will support
BBOWT
BBOWT is working in partnership with Oxford City Council on four of their nature reserves: Chilswell Valley, Lye Valley, Raleigh Park and Rivermead Nature Park.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

CS Lewis Nature Reserve
Lewis Close
Oxford
OX3 8JD


Anwen Greenaway
Led by Anwen Greenaway

Goodgym Coordinator for Oxford. Trail runner, often muddy.


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