A group of hardy volunteers braved the elements to continue the work at Hither Green Triangle. We were joined by members of the Hither Green Community Association who have been doing their own sterling work along the railway embankment at Springbank Road. The steps were started last year in the bright sunshine (!) and we continued with this … Continue reading Rain, Rain and more rain (with a little step building thrown in)
Toil, Soil and Cake
The Nature's Gym volunteers put their collective brains together on Thursday to work out the best way to move 4 tonnes of soil along a footpath and down some very narrow steps. After much deliberation and head scratching a chain gang was set up to ferry buckets of soil along the route. In the end … Continue reading Toil, Soil and Cake
Any bug will do
While working at Hilly Fields pulling creeping thistle last week the Nature's Gym volunteers came across a number of bugs, including a meadow brown and cabbage white and numerous grasshoppers and crickets. At the midday tea break one got a little closer to the tea than most. It seemed as though it was a tea drinker, but … Continue reading Any bug will do
New Nature’s Gym programme available
It is the news that you have all been waiting for, the Nature's Gym programme for July-September 2011 is now available. In the programme you will also find out about exciting events being held by Chris and the Rivers & People Project. There are also open days being held at Devonshire Road Nature Reserve (external link) and Burnt … Continue reading New Nature’s Gym programme available
Location change for Nature’s Gym
Because the Nature's Gym volunteers all worked so hard yesterday (plus lots of other reasons), we have had to move next weeks session to Hilly Fields, where we will be pulling creeping thistle from the meadow area. We will be meeting on Eastern Road at the usual time. If you fancy an easy pull, come … Continue reading Location change for Nature’s Gym
Getting wet with the 3 Rivers Clean Up
Nature's Gym volunteers take part in the annual 3 Rivers Clean Up On a rainy Saturday morning a merry bunch of volunteers waded in the River Ravensbourne to clear the litter and pull up Himalayan Balsam. Suprisingly there was very little litter and not very much Balsam. We did find some interesting catapillas though on the … Continue reading Getting wet with the 3 Rivers Clean Up
3 Rivers Clean Up at Brookmill Park
Wildlife Up at Mayfield
The Nature's Gym volunteers spent a very happy and sunny few hours helping Mayfield develop their wildlife area. This included the creation of a bug hotel (bottom picture) and a stag beetle loggery. They also built some beds so that the residents can plant and grow their own food (top two photos). There … Continue reading Wildlife Up at Mayfield
Forest Hill Station Planting Day Saturday 16th April 2011
Nature's Gym and the Forest Hill Society work together to brighten up Forest Hill Station. On a very sunny Saturday morning, volunteers worked to dig out the raised brick planters outside Forest Hill Station. People from the Forest Hill Society, Nature's Gym and the Manager of Forest Hill Sation managed to dig out all the … Continue reading Forest Hill Station Planting Day Saturday 16th April 2011
Nature’s Gym help create new permaculture garden in Mayow Park – Part 1
Thursday 7th April 2011 - Mayow Park The Nature's Gym volunteers along the Friends of Mayow Park and Grow Mayow spent a very happy and sunny few hours digging ot beds, creating new seating and installing a new footpath in some old rose beds in Mayow Park. The garden was inspired by permaculture principles and … Continue reading Nature’s Gym help create new permaculture garden in Mayow Park – Part 1
Nature Conservation Lewisham 