http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk Wom Brook, Wombourne, conservation, ecology, wildlife, Friends group Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:33:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en January Thursday  19th   Work Party Saturday  21st   Event: Home-made videos, quizzes & photos 10am Wombourne Methodist Church February Saturday  4th    Work Party Thursday 16th   Work Party Saturday  18th   Event: Bird-spotting along the canal. Meet 10am school lay-by Ounsdale Road March Saturday 3rd  SPRING WATCH 11am - 3pm at and in partnership ... http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2012/01/11/friends-of-wom-brook-january-2012-march-2012-events/ http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2012/01/04/springwatch-event/ The first frost of the season showed itself on the morning of the 2nd of December! As you are probably aware this is very late for a first "proper" frost and many of our garden plants are still in flower because of the mild weather. Furthermore, here are some lovely frost ... http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2011/12/03/the-first-frost-of-the-season/ Thanks to the sharp eyes of the finger post's sculptor, the top half was recovered from the bushes beside a section of the Wombrook. However, the owl was missing. Thankfully the sculptor was able to carve a faithful reproduction, and at certain times of the day, the new owl stands ... http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2011/11/27/finger-post-restored/ Residents are positively enraged by the mindless damage to a local Wombourne landmark. The ornate and very symbolic wooden carved finger post which marks the crossing point between the Wombrook Walk and the South Staffordshire Railway Walk was discovered to have had it's top half forcibly removed. (See red arrows ... http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2011/10/03/landmark-finger-post-vadalised/ As Autumn is upon us and Winter not too far away, the trees shed their leaves in vibrant oranges and reds. The picture below was taken a few weeks ago at the Friends of Wombrook "Nature's Bounty" event, the towering poplar can be seen behind, shining with vibrant hues. (I ... http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2011/09/27/autumn-is-upon-us/ Addmittedly the above image was taken before this year's spring growth of vegetation began along the Wom Brook. However, although not a 'current' image, it emphasises how the effects of weathering-particularly the prolonged periods of sub-zero temperatures that were endured during January and February this year, damaged parts of the ... http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2011/05/18/bankside-erosion/ Please come along and support this-based on last year's event, there is plenty to see! http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2011/05/17/a-reminder-springwatch-2011-this-saturday/ Away from the WomBrook Walk path, but visible from the first of the wooden benches downstream from the Gravel Hill picnic benches, a moss-covered concrete cylinder patiently awaits removal from the Brook. A legacy from World War II, this block, along with many others were manufactured as road obstacles, and ... http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2011/03/07/concrete-block-from-the-war/ http://www.wombrookblog.co.uk/2011/02/26/wombournes-springwatch-festival/