Yoga ta go to Witney Tiny Forest.
2 GoodGymers made their way to help their local community in Oxford.
- Monday, 14th of August 2023
- Led by Paul Salman
The Tiny tour has started with a two hour trip from London to Whitney the home of the first Tiny Forest in the UK. This is the Mecca of the UK Tiny Forests. It is now three years old enormous, with all the fences and gates having been removed. It’s dense, tall with a variety of native species. It’s physically difficult to get inside to do some of the citizen science required, but that makes it all the more fun! We started with some introductions of representatives from the council and Earthwatch, UK. This included a biodiversity officer, and the deputy mayor, and Mayor. We had local people, goodGym members, and even somebody from Northumbria. We had occasional drizzle, but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those who came. After the introductions we we did some yoga. This lasted about half an hour and included simple, standing postures, squats, balances, and presses followed by stretches. It was then time to do some citizen science, including water drainage, soil analysis and biodiversity amongst many more. You can visit your local Tiny Forest at any time and complete these tests. It’s all good data for the scientists and excellent fun for the family. Neatly explained on the website. Look up your Tiny Forest here. https://tinyforest.earthwatch.org.uk/tiny-forest-sites Or maybe even visit one on your next day trip or holiday. That’s what I am looking to do over the next few days. thanks to Sarah from GoodGym, for helping out with the community day!
Report written by Paul Salman
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And your off - Wonderful report, you got a lot packed in. I am really looking forward to 'following' you on the rest of your tour.
Great work Paul
Looks like a great start to the tour
Well done on starting your great tour. Best of luck!!
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