Albion Millenium Green

Help protect this hidden oasis and join the Friends of the Green.  This is former tennis club that was landscaped into an attractive informal park at the turn of the century under the Countryside Agency's 'Millennium Greens' scheme.  The Albion Millennium Green Trust was then established to protect and preserve this tiny green oasis, tucked … Continue reading Albion Millenium Green

Get Involved At Grove Park Nature Reserve

Grove Park Nature Reserve, situated across the railway from Hither Green Cemetery, contains a good variety of habitats, including the only substantial area of grassland with a calcareous influence in the borough.  These habitats support a wide diversity of plants and animals, including a number of locally rare species. The reserve is greatly appreciated by … Continue reading Get Involved At Grove Park Nature Reserve

Changes at Burnt Ash Pond

Successful Bid to the Mayor's Fund brings improvements to Burnt Ash Pond After an unsuccessful attempt at applying for an Awards for All grant, the Burnt Ash Pond Friends, were finally successful with a bid to the Mayor’s Fund.  This fund is intended to help wards make improvements that cannot be delivered through the existing … Continue reading Changes at Burnt Ash Pond

Beckenham Place Park Lewisham – An Opportunity for Schools

A Great Opportunity for School Pupils To Explore Nature & Wildlife, Study Their Local Environment and Associated River Life. We are offering opportunities to schools, youth, community, faith, special needs & disability groups to benefit and participate in the sustainable use of the park. The Waterlink Way Project  Officer will prepare, organise and facilitate outdoor environmental … Continue reading Beckenham Place Park Lewisham – An Opportunity for Schools

Devonshire Road Moth Survey – Saturday 11th September

Come and experience the nature reserve at night, this Saturday 11th Sept from 8pm. Moth expert David Gardner will be trapping and identifying moths at locations around the reserve until late and talking about the unseen world of nocturnal wildlife. Wrap up warm and bring a torch.   It all takes place at Devonshire Road Nature … Continue reading Devonshire Road Moth Survey – Saturday 11th September

Volunteer Walk Leader Training, Grove Park, 23rd & 30th September

The next training course for volunteer walk leaders is on Thursdays 23 and 30 September (9.30 – 1.30) (you need to attend both mornings).   At: The Ringway Centre, 268 Baring Rd, Grove Park. SE12 0DS.   The Volunteer Walk Leaders training course is designed to establish a group of local adults trained to promote and lead walks … Continue reading Volunteer Walk Leader Training, Grove Park, 23rd & 30th September

Solargraphy Project at Devonshire Road

The Devonshire Road Home Ed group meets once a month for various kinds of nature study. During 2010 we’ve been working on documentation of the site, using a range of eclectic photographic techniques brought by the artist, Ky Lewis. For the solargraphy project 2010, children made pinhole cameras out of used plastic film canisters, loaded … Continue reading Solargraphy Project at Devonshire Road