How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? – Part 3

The Nature's Gym volunteers really are getting the art of the woodchip footpath having previoulsy done it at Ladywell & Brockley Cemetaries and De Frene Road allotments.  Luckily they are yet to tire of it - or they have not told me that they have. On a windy but sunny day in March a small group of volunteers, … Continue reading How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? – Part 3

Tree Planting in Beckenham Place Park

 As mentioned earlier on this blog, the Nature's Gym volunteers have been helping the Friends of Beckenham Place Park and other local groups plant trees in the former burning yard area of Beckenham Place Park. So on a rather glorious Thursday, 17 merry volunteers prepared the area, then dug and planted a mixture of trees, including Silver … Continue reading Tree Planting in Beckenham Place Park

Nature’s Gym location change on 15th March 2012

It appears as though that the knowledge of the greatness of the Nature's Gym services is being spread far and wide and we have had a special request to go to a site in Grove Park.  When the programme was developed last year 15th March was always TBC because we were unsure that there would … Continue reading Nature’s Gym location change on 15th March 2012

Friends of Albion Millennium Green AGM

The Friends of Albion Millennium Green would like to invite you to their Annual General Meeting on 18 February 2012 between 2pm and 4pm.  It will be held at, Holy Trinity Church Centre, Trinity Path, SE26 Pop along to hear about plans for how it is to be used and managed and have a chance … Continue reading Friends of Albion Millennium Green AGM

Lewisham Community Garden Forum

Following on from previous feedback requesting the establishment of a Lewisham Community Garden Forum, London Borough of Lewisham would like to invite you to an informal gathering on Monday 20 February at the Creekside Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptord, London, SE8 4SA. The aim of the meeting will be to explore what form future meetings can take, what … Continue reading Lewisham Community Garden Forum

Bell Green confirmed

Hi all Nature's Gymers, just to let you know that we will be going ahead as planned at Bell Green on Thursday 26th January 2012.  If you've not joined in before, but would like to join us, please visit the Nature's Gym page for information on how you can get involved.

Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 – Thames 21

Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 is a London 2012 inspired, partnership campaign run by Thames 21 to improve the East London’s waterways by July 2012.  We want to connect East Londoners to their rivers and canals as safe and fun places for people and wildlife well into the future.  Thames 21 want to connect East Londoners to … Continue reading Big Waterways Clean Up 2012 – Thames 21

Hilly Fields Bird Watch

The Friends of Hilly Fields pleased to confirm that they will be holding their usual Big Bird Watch in Hilly Fields next weekend - 29 January 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm.   Glendale will bring materials for making bird feeders.  You don’t need to be an expert, we’ll have our expanded team of bird champions on hand to lead bird surveys.  They are … Continue reading Hilly Fields Bird Watch