On Saturday 28th January from 12pm-3pm, the Friends of Mayow Park will be working with the London Orchard Project to plant 10 fruit trees and a fruit hedge. They will be there to offer their assistance and expertise to the volunteers! Site of proposed new community orchard So why not come along and help to plant … Continue reading Help to plant a new Community Orchard in Mayow Park
River Days on the River Pool
Join Thames21 in their weekly riverwork days on the River Pool. Please see the poster below or get in contact with Vic RichardsonJoin in the fun with Thames21!
Hither Green Triangle Steps take a few steps closer
The last time Nature's Gym and the Friends of Hither Green Triangle visited the site, they all got very very wet, but they managed to get a lot of work done. Last weekend we all kept our eye eagerly on the weather reports and our hearts sank - another wash out. Luckily and rather remarkably(!) the weather reports got it wrong and while … Continue reading Hither Green Triangle Steps take a few steps closer
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….
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
Get involved in the British Waterways wildlife survey
Waterscape, the British Waterways leisure website is asking people to record their sightings. Between now and September, they would like you to tell them about the wildlife you've seen on your local canal, river, dock or reservoir. Each sighting recorded helps British Waterways' ecologists to monitor, protect and preserve the amazing biodiversity found on our waterways. More … Continue reading Get involved in the British Waterways wildlife survey
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
3 Rivers Clean Up is on the Way
The 3RiversCleanup is a chance to take part in the fun, friendly and FREE volunteer effort to remove Himalayan Balsam from 3 rivers in SE London. http://www.qwag.org.uk/3riverscleanup/
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 