Bluebell walk
On a beautiful spring day a group of 24 people had an interesting walk around Gipton Wood looking at the beautiful carpet of bluebells guided by naturalist Steve Joul. He explained the complexities of hybridisation in the bluebells between native and Spanish bluebells and the presence of albino bluebells.
Wild garlic was also in flower giving a brilliant display. Steve also pointed out trees such as oak, beech, sycamore, hornbeam and sweet chestnut. He also showed us a “chicken of the woods” fungi growing on a fallen tree trunk which looked other worldly. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and interesting afternoon and great to see the community enjoying our precious wood.
