On the evening of 16 September, artists, singers and storytellers we present an eclectic array of performances to celebrate the regeneration of Ladywell Fields. Inspired by the flora, fauna and river life which inhabits the park, and performed by local artists (and dogs) who enjoy the facilities and picnic spots along the river. Travel advice The performance … Continue reading London Bubble Theatre Group present a celebration of Ladywell Fields and the River Ravensbourne
De Frene Road Allotments
The Nature's Gym last visited De Frene Road in November 2011. Yesterday, like then they spent a few happy hours digging, barrowing, raking and toiling at these allotments. This is still a relatively new site for the volunteers having only been here once before. The allotments are part of the Sydenham Gardens Project who have managed to secure the … Continue reading De Frene Road Allotments
Looking for ‘Friends’ for Dacres Wood
Concerned about your local environment? Ever wondered what lies behind those gates on Dacres Road? If you are interested in protecting nature on your doorstep, you could think about becoming a Friend of Dacres Wood Nature Reserve. Dacres Wood is a fantastic spot that could really benefit from a Friends group to help fulfil its potential. … Continue reading Looking for ‘Friends’ for Dacres Wood
Nature’s Gym at Sydenham Wells Park
The Nature's Gym volunteers braved sunshine, showers and extreme nettles to clear the pathways in the nature area of Sydenham Wells Park this week. We have been working in this area for a while trying to create a mix of habitats including meadows and woodland edge. We have recently even built a bug hotel! As you can … Continue reading Nature’s Gym at Sydenham Wells Park
Open Day at Burnt Ash Pond 9 September 2012 11am-1pm
The Friends of Burnt Ash Pond will be holding their annual open day on 9 September 2012 between 11am-2pm. Why not come along and meet them and see how you could get involved. Have a wander around and see what you can find in the depths of the pond by trying your hand at pond … Continue reading Open Day at Burnt Ash Pond 9 September 2012 11am-1pm
Hither Green Community Gorilla Clean Up, Plant Swap, Garden and Embankment Saturday, 18th August, 11am-2pm
Fed up with looking at that mess everytime you walk past? Want to lend a hand to improve your area? Why not join HGCA on Saturday 18th Aug, 11am-2pm. They need volunteers to Tidy & weed the Community Garden, by the bus stop, Springbank Rd. There will be a Plant and Seed swap too. Station Embankment: clear … Continue reading Hither Green Community Gorilla Clean Up, Plant Swap, Garden and Embankment Saturday, 18th August, 11am-2pm
Green Flag success for Lewisham
This year London Borough of Lewisham won 13 Green Flags and 5 Green Flag Community Awards. This year, 1424 sites received this prestigious accolade - a record number! The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards the best green spaces in the country. The Green Flag Community Award recognises high quality green spaces in England and Wales managed by … Continue reading Green Flag success for Lewisham
Community Gardening, Plant & Seed Swap, Embankment and Gorilla Clean Up
HGCA are looking for help to clear the Station Embankment, tend their wild food bed and tidy the Community Garden. Lots to do! There will also be a Plant and Seed swap at the Community Garden, so bring along your plants and seeds to exchange. They will also be continuing our Gorilla Clean Up by the old Lee … Continue reading Community Gardening, Plant & Seed Swap, Embankment and Gorilla Clean Up
Compost bin and bug hotel
This week the Nature's Team were back in a very hidden away site in Brockley. The last time were here we had to move 4 tonnes of soil around a narrow path way and down some steps to fill in some raised beds for food growing. Coming back to the site almost a year to the … Continue reading Compost bin and bug hotel
How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? – Part 5
Once again the Nature’s Gym volunteers found themselves laying a woodchip footpath. They have previously done it at a Local School , De Frene Road allotments and Burnt Ash Pond. A few months ago they also started a new path at Iona Close Orchard. The last time we were at this site we managed to improve our woodchip path making skills … Continue reading How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? – Part 5
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