Once again, our good friends over at Recycle for Lewisham have come up with a great campaign to welcome WEEE week. WEEE week starts on the 26th September, as part of this Lewisham will be holding a number of events focussed around the collection of old electric waste from schools. As part of this we’ve made … Continue reading WEEE Week
There I was digging a hole….
The Nature's Gym visited Frendsbury Gardens yesterday to dig out a pond that needed relining. In parts the soil was around 60cm deep, so it was hard and exhausting work. Using mattocks, spades and shovels, they did manage to expose parts of the liner. Once all the soil has been removed, new liner will be put … Continue reading There I was digging a hole….
Getting wet in Dacres Wood
The Nature's Gym volunteers spent a very wet but enjoyable few hours clearing up Dacres Wood last week. Despite the rain, 10 hardy folk came along to help and managed to get a lot of work done. They were clearing the site in advance of the site's open day planned by the Forest Hill Society … Continue reading Getting wet in Dacres Wood
NFPGS World Parks Day conference
NFPGS World Parks Day conference - 17 September, Birmingham The National Federation of Parks and Green Spaces NFPGS are holding free one-day conference, which will take place on World Parks Day. It will focus on discussing and debating key issues such as health benefits of green spaces, nature and biodiversity and finding funding for your green space, amongst … Continue reading NFPGS World Parks Day conference
Green Flag success for Lewisham Parks and Nature Reserves
Lewisham Parks win 11 Green Flags and 3 Green Flag Community Awards given to Community Groups The Green Flag Community Award® (formally Green Pennant Award) is a national award that recognises high quality green spaces in England and Wales that are managed by voluntary and community groups. The Award is part of the Green Flag Award® scheme, the … Continue reading Green Flag success for Lewisham Parks and Nature Reserves
Bridges over the River Quaggy – Inaugural Annual Ray Manchester Walk
Bridges over the River Quaggy, Sunday 4 September 2011, 11am to 1.30pm On this brand new walk in memory of QWAG’s former chairman, Ray Manchester, we’ll criss-crossing ten bridges over the Quaggy as we explore the river’s past and glimpse its possible future. QWAG work over the years means it has become one of the first … Continue reading Bridges over the River Quaggy – Inaugural Annual Ray Manchester Walk
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed at the Hither Green Embankment on 3rd and 24th September. If you would like to get involved, please contact the Hither Green Community Association or visit their website. Tools, boots and refreshments provided. (For the Embankment, over 18 years only). They'll be clearing away the overgrown vegetation, monitoring the bio-diversity, clearing litter and … Continue reading Volunteers Needed
The Song thrush
A popular and once familiar garden the Song thrush numbers are declining seriously, so much so that it is now a Red List species. (galleryofbirds.com) The Song thrush has brown plumage and a speckled chest which is typical of a thrush. It lacks the white eye stripes of a Redwing and so can be mistaken for a Mistle Thrush. However, … Continue reading The Song thrush
Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries work day and walk
The Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries have two exciting events coming up this August. This is a really facinating site and well worth a visit. So if you have a free couple of hours, why not pop along? Work session: Sunday 21st August 10am - 1pm Work session. Meet at the Ladywell chapel. Guided … Continue reading Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries work day and walk
Biodiversity Begins with a B
The fine people over at Scottish Natural Heritage have produced a lovely simple video to inform us all how we can help Biodiversity. As they say it 'encourages people to take a few simple actions to help support the variety of living things around us.' For more ways in which you can help Biodiversity in … Continue reading Biodiversity Begins with a B
Nature Conservation Lewisham 