Keele University Arboretum
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News and Events 2013
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July 17th
They included Poplar and Elephant Hawks, Large and Common Emeralds, Blackneck, Buff Arches, Buff-tip and, best of all, White Satin (last seen here in 1988) and Garden Tiger - another rarity - see photo. Among the butterflies we saw Small Tortoiseshell, Large White, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Ringlet. |
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June 5th Dave Emley led a group to the Sustainability Hub and around the Phase 3 site. We took the opprtunity to look at some of the common springtime flowers which included Herb Robert, Red Campion, Jack-by-the-hedge, Creeping and Meadow Buttercups and a variety of pea flowers. Round by the ponds we saw Ragged Robin, Marsh Marigold and Brooklime. Blackcap, Garden Warbler and Chiffchaff were heard singing while a pair of Lapwings chased a couple of Crows - did they have a nest? |
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May 1stDave Emley and Graham Lees led a lunchtime cherry walk. Graham explained the variations in cherry flowers and the intricacies of Japanese names - plus much more! Picture by Galina Smith. |
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April 25thDave Emley led members of the "Grey Matters" group form the Sustainability Hub on a tour of the arboretum. April 10thDave Emley led a group of 20 delegates from the British Zeolite Association conference on a walk around the top 3 lakes. |
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4th March 2013New waymarking posts directing visitors to the Woodland Walks have been installed. There are two by Keele Hall/ringroad and one by the Clock House. |
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15th February 2013Green Week. Dave Emley led a group on a lunchtime walk. We looked at identifying trees in winter using buds and bark. We also did some measurements of girth to ascertain the ages of a couple of our large oaks. Photo by Philippa Calver |
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Dave led a group to look at the moth trap and to hunt for butterflies in the Walled Garden. A range of nice moths was seen including some brought in by Andy from his trap.
