Galaxies, Rhodendron and a Hamster

[watervole]

Richard had a great weekend on Brownsea Island cutting down rhododendron.

He had 11 friends from Galaxy Zoo with him, and a hamster.

A great time was had by all - I gather they're already thinking about doing it again sometime.

Two of the zooites ( and the hamster) came to visit us for a day afterwards.  Played some good board games, decided hamsters are very, very cute.

Comments

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

Ah, the GZ website is great! I will explore it later.
Cutting down rhododendron? Does it mean the the island is "infested" with the hedges?
It is good to hear that you had such a nice time :-)

[temeres.livejournal.com]

Cutting down rhododendron? Does it mean the the island is "infested" with the hedges?

It is. I've been to Brownsea, given a guided tour by Richard, and seen the excellent work he and his fellow rhodie-hackers are doing. Rhododendron is, obviously, not native, it supports hardly any insects or birds or the like, and blankets vast areas. Once it's cleared, the native heathers and pines can start to grow back.

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

Indeed. Rhododendron is a pampered park foliage here but knowing the nature of it, I believe it must be difficult. Thank you for the information.

[temeres.livejournal.com]

Nice to hear Richard's still out and about, he's been noticeably absent from LJ lately.

[watervole.livejournal.com]

He's been spending most of his time on the Galaxy zoo forum.

[waveney.livejournal.com]

I read LJ, but the GZ forum is my online community these days.

[jophan.livejournal.com]

Yes! Death to the vile rhododendron pest. Chop, chop, chop.