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
Ladywell Fields clean up with Thames 21
Join Thames 21 at Ladywell Fields on Sunday 11 November for a family friendly clean up. Email Vic Richardson of Thames 21 for more details. The meeting point is by the cafe in the northern fields. The nearest train station is Ladywell, easily accessible from London Charing Cross, Canon Street or London Bridge on the … Continue reading Ladywell Fields clean up with Thames 21
Coppicing at Manor Park
Please note that this event is in Manor Park and not Manor House Gardens!
Work day at Hither Green Embankment
Next Embankment and Community Gardening, Saturday 13th Oct, 11am-2pm All are welcome! Meet at the steps leading to Platform 1 of Hither Green Station on Springbank Rd or at the Community Garden, bus stop 225 on Springbank Rd. Refreshments and tools provided. Email them for details and if you are interested in coming along. Lots of … Continue reading Work day at Hither Green Embankment
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
Hither Green Community Gorilla Clean Up, Plant Swap, Garden and Embankment Saturday, 18th August, 11am-2pm
Fed up with looking at that mess everytime you walk past? Want to lend a hand to improve your area? Why not join HGCA on Saturday 18th Aug, 11am-2pm. They need volunteers to Tidy & weed the Community Garden, by the bus stop, Springbank Rd. There will be a Plant and Seed swap too. Station Embankment: clear … Continue reading Hither Green Community Gorilla Clean Up, Plant Swap, Garden and Embankment Saturday, 18th August, 11am-2pm
Community Gardening, Plant & Seed Swap, Embankment and Gorilla Clean Up
HGCA are looking for help to clear the Station Embankment, tend their wild food bed and tidy the Community Garden. Lots to do! There will also be a Plant and Seed swap at the Community Garden, so bring along your plants and seeds to exchange. They will also be continuing our Gorilla Clean Up by the old Lee … Continue reading Community Gardening, Plant & Seed Swap, Embankment and Gorilla Clean Up
Nature’s Gym at Mayow Park
The volunteers from Nature's Gym and the Friends of Mayow Park got together on Saturday 14 April to work on the newly planted triangle. There was quite a lot of work do to from planting whips and fruit bushes to a general tidy up. Luckily a lot of people turned up to help, and the … Continue reading Nature’s Gym at Mayow Park
Embankment & Garden session with HGCA 28 April 2012
The Hither Green Community Association (HGCA) will be holding a work day at the Embankment Saturday 28 April, 11am-2pm. Safety equipment, working boots, and the appropriate tools and gear are provided. You can find out more about them and the work they do here and here. If you would like to get involved please … Continue reading Embankment & Garden session with HGCA 28 April 2012
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