On 22nd and 29th March the Nature' Gym volunteers will be working in the Upper Pepys nature park. Quite a lot of work has been done in the Pepys Park area over the last few years, but it could still with a little helping hand. Our work will involve cutting back buddleia and other invasive species … Continue reading Upper Pepys nature park
Ladywell Clean up with Thames 21
Join Thames 21 for a clean up in Ladywell Fields, Lewisham. They will be meeting by the cafe in the northern field, near Ladywell Train Station. For more information, please contact Vic Richardson. For more events on the River Pool, please check out the Rivers and People page on the blog.
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
River Pool clean up 4 March 2012
Join Thames 21 for a clean up in on the River Pool, Lewisham. They will be meeting at the end of Winsford Road, Bell Green. For more information, please contact Vic Richardson. For more events on the River Pool, please check out the Rivers and People page on the blog.
Burnt Ash Pond Open Days
Nature’s Gym Saturday 18 February
Please note, that this Saturday's Nature's Gym will be at Horniman Triangle. We will be planting and gapping up a hedge and if have time we'll build a stag beetle loggery too! If you would like to get involved please visit the Nature's Gym page on this blog where you will find contact details and … Continue reading Nature’s Gym Saturday 18 February
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