As part of the successful Local Assembly bid and to satisfy some local residents we planted a number of hawthorn whips along the boundary of the site. Enjoying the slightly warmer weather 19 people turned out to help which meant that we were able to get a lot of work done. Aside from planting almost 300 whips we also … Continue reading Iona Close hedge planting
Change of location for Nature’s Gym
On Saturday 9th February, the Nature's Gym volunteers will be at Lewisham Park. This is a different location from what is advertised on the programme. We will be planting whips and cutting back trees. This was the session that we had to cancel in January because of the snow! The Blythe Hill session will now be … Continue reading Change of location for Nature’s Gym
Cancelled due to snow
So while freezing temperatures, frozen ground and cold winds may not stop us, unfortunately the snow has! This Saturday's Nature's Gym in Lewisham Park has been cancelled. Planting whips isn't ideal in the snow! Apologies for this, but we hope to rearrange soon
Come rain, come cold winds, come frozen ground….
.....the Nature's Gym volunteers will be out toiling in the Parks and Nature Reserves in Lewisham. Yesterday, 19 brave souls made the trip to Sydenham Wells Park to volunteer their time. We have been working here for a while to create and improve the meadow areas in the nature area of the site. Sydenham Wells … Continue reading Come rain, come cold winds, come frozen ground….
New conservation events programme available
The new programme for January-March 2013 is now available here. As the programme has come out a little earlier than usual, we have not been able to capture as many events. It is therefore worth checking this Blog and Lewisham's Environmental Twitter feed on a regular basis because we will probably be advertising more events. … Continue reading New conservation events programme available
Nature’s Gym at Pepys Nature Area
Back in April, the Nature's Gym volunteers made two visits to of Upper Pepys Park to start clearing the nature area. We dug up some of the buddleia that had been planted and continued to cut it back from some of the path network. However, we had to be careful cutting any buddlleia because were … Continue reading Nature’s Gym at Pepys Nature Area
Nature’s Gym at Hare & Billet Pond, Blackheath
Blackheath's four ponds have great potential value to wildlife. Three of these, Hare and Billet pond, Mounts pond and the Prince of Wales pond, are on the Lewisham side of the Heath. These three ponds together constitute a substantial proportion of the borough's still water habitat. Historically the ponds would have been valuable watering holes for … Continue reading Nature’s Gym at Hare & Billet Pond, Blackheath
October-December 2012 Lewisham events programme now available
The new programme of events for Lewisham is now available here! There are a few new and exciting ways to get involved listed, so why not take part! Inside the programme you will find great activities for all the family, such as learning about the healing power of plants or going on a Nature Discovery … Continue reading October-December 2012 Lewisham events programme now available
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
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
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