What we're trying to achieve
The duck pond has the potential to be a very special place. But it's been unloved for quite a while.
Having gained a small amount of money from the Co-Op Local Community Fund, we'd like to breathe new life into the area and make it somewhere to be proud of.
Phased approach
The Trustees think it's important that people have something tangible to see during the early stages of the project. This is why we've approached two local local artists to provide estimates for repainting the totem pole, and to create some nature-inspired artwork.
The project will ultimately depend on what the community would like, and are prepared to make happen. To get started we intend to run a tidy-up and consultation event once lockdown eases.
Some early ideas we think could be achieved:
All ideas are welcome. Let your imagination run free!
The duck pond has the potential to be a very special place. But it's been unloved for quite a while.
Having gained a small amount of money from the Co-Op Local Community Fund, we'd like to breathe new life into the area and make it somewhere to be proud of.
Phased approach
The Trustees think it's important that people have something tangible to see during the early stages of the project. This is why we've approached two local local artists to provide estimates for repainting the totem pole, and to create some nature-inspired artwork.
The project will ultimately depend on what the community would like, and are prepared to make happen. To get started we intend to run a tidy-up and consultation event once lockdown eases.
Some early ideas we think could be achieved:
- improved paths and seating
- interpretation panel and map
- non-native plants replaced with native plants
- better access to other parts of the woodland, for example the Mast area and hill ground
All ideas are welcome. Let your imagination run free!
Mural update
As many of you may be aware we commissioned some local artists to design a mural to replace the squirrel viewing area at the duck pond. After a short time being up, we realised it was getting damaged so we took it down again. However, we're pleased to report we've waterproofed it and are working on a plan to get it reinstated, hopefully before the end of the year.
We've not been able to do as much at the pond as we'd hoped, due to the pandemic. However, we are planning some path maintenance and a general tidy up.
If you're interested in helping with any of these tasks, please get in touch.
As many of you may be aware we commissioned some local artists to design a mural to replace the squirrel viewing area at the duck pond. After a short time being up, we realised it was getting damaged so we took it down again. However, we're pleased to report we've waterproofed it and are working on a plan to get it reinstated, hopefully before the end of the year.
We've not been able to do as much at the pond as we'd hoped, due to the pandemic. However, we are planning some path maintenance and a general tidy up.
If you're interested in helping with any of these tasks, please get in touch.
Become a member
If you'd like to become a member and take a more active interest in Dunain Community Woods visit the Join Us page to sign up. Membership costs £5.00 per person a year, or £10.00 per family, and is managed through PayPal.
If you'd like to become a member and take a more active interest in Dunain Community Woods visit the Join Us page to sign up. Membership costs £5.00 per person a year, or £10.00 per family, and is managed through PayPal.