This project encourages and supports community in relearning how to work, rest and play together, co-operatively with nature, for the great good.

Orchard Barn Environmental Education Community Interest Company (OBee CIC) Registration Number 6379982 - Wildfire Designs 2007 - Photographs by Richard Smithson

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Traditional Orchard Survey

October 2009 - OBee Volunteers are busy surveying old orchard sites in Ringshall and Battisford. Working from a 1904 map, they are looking to see how many of these traditional orchards still exist. The survey has been organised by the Suffolk Biodiversity Partnership. Old orchards are recognised as being sites rich in biodiversity and important habitat for wildlife. There are some delightful old varieties hidden away in old meadows, just waiting to be discovered!

Lammas Barn Dance

1st August 2009 - A big thank-you to OBee Volunteers, friends and trainees who warmed the barn (and themselves) by dancing and singing together. Music was provided by local musicians; Stefan Freedman, Eddie Mann and Jess, Gary Alexander and Sebastiana.

Staverton Tour and Picnic

7th June 2009 - Gary Battell gave an excellent tour of, and talk about Staverton Thicks. OBee friends and volunteers enjoyed a picnic together afterwards.