We have made a few changes to the April-June 2016 programme. These changes have been based on the feedback we received from the volunteers and now include more information about each site and the objectives that we are working towards. We hope you like the new format, and welcome any comments you may have. For … Continue reading Nature’s Gym April-June 2016 is now available
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25th Lewisham North Cubs help at Burnt Ash Pond
On a bright and chilly morning 11 cubs from 25th Lewisham North helped the Nature Conservation Team build a woodchip footpath at Burnt Ash Pond. They all worked very hard and managed to shift a huge pile of woodchip in under 4 hours. The cubs came out to help as part of their Environmental Conservation … Continue reading 25th Lewisham North Cubs help at Burnt Ash Pond
Lewisham Seedswap, 19th March 2016
London Wild Life Trust is seeking funding for Great North Wood Project
The Great North Wood is one of London’s most valuable Living Landscapes. Once covered in woodland and wooded commons, the area is now made-up of over 20 woodland fragments which are supported by a mosaic of parks and other green spaces, linked by gardens and street trees. The Great North Wood remains a hugely important resource that supports over … Continue reading London Wild Life Trust is seeking funding for Great North Wood Project
Latest Lewisham Biodiversity Partnership outputs now available!
The Lewisham Biodiversity Partnership achievements have now been collated added together and released for your perusal. They make for some great reading. Everyone has been working hard. One of the outstanding accomplishments is that they carried out 209 events, engaging 4,501 people and nature conservation volunteers carry out over 2109 hours of work worth over £19,297 … Continue reading Latest Lewisham Biodiversity Partnership outputs now available!
Inaugural Open Day for Friends of Garthorne Road – 23rd January 2016, 10am
A message from Ernie! Hi Members Thank you for the excellent support and all the members that have joined the group so far. Please spread the word and share this group, has I already mentioned that we had not formed a committee yet, if anyone is Interested in putting their name forward please either by … Continue reading Inaugural Open Day for Friends of Garthorne Road – 23rd January 2016, 10am
Ravensbourne Catchment Improvement Plan
The River The river Ravensbourne rises, 4 miles south of Bromley town centre at Caesar's Well in Keston. It then flows through the London Boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich where it then joins the River Thames at Deptford, where its 1/2 mile muddy tidal reach is known as Deptford Creek. The Ravensbourne is 11 miles (17 km) … Continue reading Ravensbourne Catchment Improvement Plan
New River Bankside Sessions programme available
The new Bankside Management programme is now available. For more information on this and how to get involved, please visit our Rivers and People blog and the FAQ page.
Tesco Local Community Grants – Deadline Friday 11th December
The Tesco Community Grant which is funded through the 5p carrier bag charge and administered by Groundwork has been hugely under subscribed with many borough's not receiving any applications. There are 3 grants of up to £12,000 available in each London Borough this round of funding. Due to poor take up and few applications being … Continue reading Tesco Local Community Grants – Deadline Friday 11th December
Nature’s Gym at Frendsbury Gardens
The last Nature's Gym session of the year was held in Frendsbury Gardens on Saturday. A chill wind blew, but the volunteers stayed enthusiastic - maybe it was the thought of the tea and mince pies that were to come! Some of the volunteers spent time weeding the beds, especially the herbaceous boarders. A few … Continue reading Nature’s Gym at Frendsbury Gardens