Is it a monster?

An intrepid group of 8-10 year olds braved the wilds of Harehills Park in Glossop recently, and uncovered a wide variety of previously unknown ‘litter monsters’ inhabiting the banks of Glossop Brook.

The children cleaned up the area as part of their ‘Monster Fun’ event. They also investigated the mini-monsters that live in the brook, and checked that the water was clean enough to provide a safe habitat for them. Luckily the brook passed its test, and to prove it the explorers even managed to find some mayfly nymphs, which can only survive in clean water.

Afterwards everyone grabbed some of the clean litter that had been collected, and used it to recreate the water creatures, as well as some scary species that are probably unique to Harehills Park!

The activity was part of the Glossop Brook interpretation project, but don't worry if monster-hunting isn't for you, there are other ways you can get involved with the project if you're in the area....click here to become a heritage detective, or here to take part in an observation project.