This week the Nature's Team were back in a very hidden away site in Brockley. The last time were here we had to move 4 tonnes of soil around a narrow path way and down some steps to fill in some raised beds for food growing. Coming back to the site almost a year to the … Continue reading Compost bin and bug hotel
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How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? – Part 5
Once again the Nature’s Gym volunteers found themselves laying a woodchip footpath. They have previously done it at a Local School , De Frene Road allotments and Burnt Ash Pond. A few months ago they also started a new path at Iona Close Orchard. The last time we were at this site we managed to improve our woodchip path making skills … Continue reading How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? – Part 5
Cockney Sparrow Count
It may be short notice, but there is still time to take part in the RSPB's Cockney sparrow count - see below for details. Help London’s house sparrows and take part in the RSPB Cockney Sparrow Count 18 June to 12 July! The Cockney sparrow was once a regular fixture in our London gardens, parks … Continue reading Cockney Sparrow Count
Can nature help?
Last night on the Radio 4 programme 'All in the mind' spoke to a number of people that have used nature as a form of therapy - 'ecotherapy'. We are not commenting on this, but thought that you might find it interesting. We are not sure how long it will be available for, but click … Continue reading Can nature help?
No Nature’s Gym on 28th June & 5th July
Hi all Nature's Gymers - new and old, please note that there will be no session for the next two weeks. The next workday will be on 12th July at Iona Close Orchard. If you have not been before, but you would like to join us, please visit the Nature's Gym page where you will find … Continue reading No Nature’s Gym on 28th June & 5th July
How to be a curious Entomologist – Or free bug training!
A one day introductory course offering the opportunity to learn the simple techniques of finding a wide variety of insects, collecting, examining, selecting sample specimens to be killed and preserved for future reference and identification. You will learn the simple techniques of finding a wide variety of insects, collecting, examining, selecting sample specimens to be … Continue reading How to be a curious Entomologist – Or free bug training!
River wade in Brookmill
The rain held off and the sun shone on the Nature's Gym volunteers this week as they took the the Ravensbourne as part of the 3Rivers Clean Up. We waded downstream through Brookmill Park removing the litter and Himalayan Balsam. The volunteers as usual did great work and managed to take out over 20 bags … Continue reading River wade in Brookmill
River Dipping in Manor Park cancelled
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the river dipping in Manor Park this Friday. There are however plenty of other ways to get involved in your local rivers. Just check out the 3Rivers Clean Up web page and calendar for ways to take part. Apologies for anyone who was hoping to take part.
3 Rivers Clean Up is on the way – 2nd June until 23rd June
Once again Lewisham will be taking part in the 3Rivers Clean Up. This is a three week long series of volunteering events on the Rivers Ravensbourne, Poole and Quaggy that flow through Lewisham, Greenwich and Bromley. Now in its fourth year, this unique collaboration between a number of key organisations in the area offers the chance for everyone to improve their local environment … Continue reading 3 Rivers Clean Up is on the way – 2nd June until 23rd June
Mayfield in the sunshine
The last time we visited Mayfield we had glorious sunshine and blue skies. This time when we visited Mayfield we had glorious sunshine and blue skies - there must be something about the place! At our last visit we constructed some raised beds, built a bug hotel and stag beetle loggery. We all enjoyed visiting … Continue reading Mayfield in the sunshine
Nature Conservation Lewisham 