A group of hardy volunteers braved the elements to continue the work at Hither Green Triangle. We were joined by members of the Hither Green Community Association who have been doing their own sterling work along the railway embankment at Springbank Road. The steps were started last year in the bright sunshine (!) and we continued with this … Continue reading Rain, Rain and more rain (with a little step building thrown in)
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Toil, Soil and Cake
The Nature's Gym volunteers put their collective brains together on Thursday to work out the best way to move 4 tonnes of soil along a footpath and down some very narrow steps. After much deliberation and head scratching a chain gang was set up to ferry buckets of soil along the route. In the end … Continue reading Toil, Soil and Cake
Open Day at Grove Park Nature Reserve
The Friends of Grove Park are happy to announce the launch of their new audio guide. This will take place on Saturday 16 July from 12pm-3pm. The lead you around the reserve, stopping at certain points, where you will learn more information. This has only been made achievable through the hard work and dedication of … Continue reading Open Day at Grove Park Nature Reserve
Volunteers needed for Northbrook Park
Wildlife Garden Volunteers Required Northbrook Park Need Budding Gardeners or People who are willing to give up 2 - 8 hours a month of their spare time to help out in their local community park. Volunteers Activities: Watering Plants Weeding Recommending Improvements and changes to enhance the Wildlife Garden If you are interested please … Continue reading Volunteers needed for Northbrook Park
Rivers & People Summer Programme
Click below to view and print the leaflet. You can also pick up the leaflet at your local library (if it hasn't already closed down). R&P Summer 2011 Leaflet
Any bug will do
While working at Hilly Fields pulling creeping thistle last week the Nature's Gym volunteers came across a number of bugs, including a meadow brown and cabbage white and numerous grasshoppers and crickets. At the midday tea break one got a little closer to the tea than most. It seemed as though it was a tea drinker, but … Continue reading Any bug will do
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
Creek Cleaners Wanted…
Saturday 25th June 2 to 5pm Come and join us this Saturday for a wallow in Deptford Creek as we remove some of the more undesirable items that have found their way in recently. Rubbish and debris can provide fantastic habitats for fish and invertebrates living in this stretch of the Ravensbourne but you can have … Continue reading Creek Cleaners Wanted…
Burnt Ash Pond open days
Fore more information on the Ecology of the site, please visit the London Borough of Lewisham website. On 7th August the site will be open from 11am-1pm. We will be having a celebation for all the enhencements that have taken place at the pond. Friends and Concil Officers will be on hand to answer any … Continue reading Burnt Ash Pond open days
New Waterways Health Walks now on offer near you
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