Downham Parish Conservation Group January 2026 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For many people, January is a depressing month. It follows the jollity of Christmas and the bright lights reflected in the faces of lots of happy children. But for me, I find it a hopeful time, knowing that the days are getting longer and warmer days are just around the corner. Yes, I know that there is a greater likelihood of bad weather, rain sleet or snow, but the general trend will be positive. So, once we have said goodbye to the excesses of the festive period and blown away the cobwebs, we w i ll all resolve to get fitter and start to think about doing some walking. As a dog walker, it’s an all-year-round, mostly pleasurable experience of course, but for many others it’s a chance to grab a lung-full of fresh air and reacquaint oneself with nature. That is one of the reasons why I so appreciate our nature reserve, as it transforms from the doldrums of winter into the promises of Spring. All the grasses, trees and plant life are geared up for a winter rest period, and now is the time that they kick-start their annual cycle. Temperatures and ground conditions are less important than daylight hours to the flora, 30
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