A merry bunch of nature's Gym voluteers braved the chilly weather on Saturday 5th March to improve one of the footpaths in Ladywell and Brockley Cemeteries. They started by cutting back some of the bramble to widen the path a little. They then created a hurdle fenace at the start of the path and laid … Continue reading Nature’s Gym volunteers create new footpath
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Now we are one…
Rivers & People is 1 year old this month and you can click here to see what we've been up to so far... To see what we're up to this year click on the Rivers & People tab or take a look at the new walks leaflet. Thanks for your support so far and hope to … Continue reading Now we are one…
OPEN DAYS AT BURNT ASH POND
A cake in the creek and a new leaflet to boot…
This Sunday (27th Feb) Rivers & People is celebrating the completion of its first year with an anniversary wade in the creek at Deptford. Sunday 27th Feb 2pm to 5pm Creekside Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Click here for map All are welcome to this free event - an opportunity to reflect on what has … Continue reading A cake in the creek and a new leaflet to boot…
Get up with the lark tomorrow…
Details of what we found on this early morning walk can be found in the Wildlife Sightings section... Tomorrow morning Rivers & People will be up before sunrise to stroll down the Waterlink Way in search of birdlife (no larks). Come along to catch some of the winter visitors prior to their departure. We may see … Continue reading Get up with the lark tomorrow…
Sunny Times at Burnt Ash Pond
Sunny Times at Burnt Ash Pond Originally uploaded by Nature Conservation Lewisham
Nature’s Gym Venue Change
Due to the fantasic work carried out by the volunteers on Thursday 4th February at Rushey Green School, there is no more work to do there!We will therefore be working at Beckenham Place Park on Thursday 11th December. See you there!
Cobalt blue on camera…
The River Pool is a great place to see Kingfishers and all it takes is a little patience and a keen eye. The stretch from Bell Green to Catford Bridge often affords good views, particularly at quieter times of the day. This photo was taken by Keith Ward, bird champion of Hilly Fields. http://hillyfields.blogspot.com/ … Continue reading Cobalt blue on camera…
New Rivers & People Programme Published.
Details of all the latest activities are now available to view. From walks and wades to field trips and open days, discover it all by clicking the crab...
How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood?
The wonderful Nature's Gym volunteers worked hard on building a new woodchip footpath through a school nature area. Using spades mattocks and forks, they started by digging out the turf so that the woodship had something to sit in! Edging was then put along the sides of the footpath before woodchip was wheelbarrowed in … Continue reading How much wood does a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood?
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