Nature Conservation Lewisham

LATEST – Nature’s Gym is back!

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Jess kyle

It has been a long time since Nature's Gym has been able to function normally, but we are pleased to announce that from July 2021, we will be back to full strength! If you are new to volunteering with us please email Jess who would be happy to send you all the relevant details. This will include information about how to join and the current programme. If you are one of our regulars, you will receive a new programme shortly. This will no longer be on a booking system, but we will ask you to confirm if you are coming or not to make it easier to plan tasks and work.

LATEST – Thames 21 – Ravensbourne Eel project events

Posted on June 7, 2021June 9, 2021 by Jess kyle

Thames 21 eel events

LATEST – Events at the Creekside Discover Centre

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Jess kyle

Check out these latest events at the Creekside Discovery Centre - BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Wade in the water!

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Jess kyle

Do something amazing for the River Ravensbourne and volunteer for a river clean up in Beckenham Place Park on Sunday 30 May 11am – 1pm. All kit provided, just bring enthusiasm! Suitable for everyone aged 15 or over. Booking essential as numbers limited: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beckenham-place-park-river-clean-up-with-the-healthy-rivers-project-tickets-149110452377 If wading in the ater isn't quite your thing, how about … Continue reading Wade in the water!

Lewisham Biodiversity Partnership minutes and outputs

Posted on May 4, 2021May 12, 2021 by Jess kyle

https://natureconservationlewisham.files.wordpress.com/2022/02/11-january-december-2021-outputs-pdf.pdf

The first quarter of the year was a rather quiet one for the Partnership given Covid restrictions but activities have slowly started to return. Please find attached the BARs summary sheet and the wildlife records for the quarter along with the minutes of the meeting on 20th April. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments on any of these and please don’t forget to send Jess and Eszter your activities and biodiversity sightings so we can have an accurate record on what is happening in the Borough. Many thanks!

London Wildlife Trust Butterfly Survey 2021

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Jess kyle

The London Wildlife Trust writes... Understanding where butterflies are found in London and how abundant they are helps us better understand the issues they face and what solutions we can provide. In the UK many species of butterfly are in decline, but in London things are looking more hopeful with numbers of some butterfly species actually increasing.

Latest – Festival of the Great North Wood

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Jess kyle

Join us for a virtual celebration of the Great North Wood, with an activity for everyone, including talks and film screenings, craft workshops, woodland yoga, a virtual walk, nature writing and spoken word workshops and a baking workshop - all taking place online.

Latest News – Free Orcharding Course with The Orchard Project

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Jess kyle

Come join our brilliant orcharding course and learn everything you need to know about designing and managing community orchards. You will benefit from our expert team of experienced orchardists who have already helped 75 students gain the Certificate - the equivalent of an A level qualification

Latest – 2 new pages for your delectation!

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Jess kyle

We have added two new pages to our blog. One is all about the Great North Wood and the other page is about what you can do for wildlife and how you can report any sightings.

Latest News – Wee’vil Rock You!

Posted on February 8, 2021February 10, 2021 by Jess kyle

Beckenham-Azolla (Copywrite Ebsford Environmental)

As many of you know Beckenham Place Park has seen a huge transformation over the last couple of years. One of these has been the old 'danger deep' pond or Stumps Hill Pond which thanks to funding from has had a whole new lease of life with boardwalks and some tree removal to make it less dark. Unfortunately, soon after it was finished an invasive plant called Azolla, a floating water fern and one of the UKs most invasive non-native aquatic species started taking over.