Calling all Projects The Nature Conservation Team are in the process of putting together the new 'Walks, talks & volunteering opportunites' events list for October-December 2010 - yes it really is that time already. If you have an event that you would like to add, please get in contact with us and we will add … Continue reading October-November programme
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Help Start the Friends of Garthorne Road
Help Start the Friends of Garthorne Road Originally uploaded by Nature Conservation Lewisham The London Borough of Lewisham is hoping to establish a friends group for Garthorne Road. The group will have a say in how the site is maintained, developed and used. Hopefully the group can become constituted so that they apply for funding … Continue reading Help Start the Friends of Garthorne Road
Burnt Ash Pond Open Day, Sunday 5th September 2010
Open Day, 11am-12pm, a chance to have a walk around a site that is usually locked. One of the friends will be on hand to answer any questions you have. Click here for a map showing the location of the site. If you are interested in joining the friends group, please contact Jess Kyle, or … Continue reading Burnt Ash Pond Open Day, Sunday 5th September 2010
Hither Green Triangle Event 14th August 2010 Cancelled
Apologies for anyone who intended to come, but we have had to cancel this event. I am hoping that we can arranage for another event at this amazing site some time early in the new year. We will keep you posted.
Brockley Fruit Harvesting
Have you got a fruit tree? Donate part of your tree's harvest for distribution to the local community (you get first share, of course). Or volunteer to be an urban harvester (September and October) and have fun getting involved with picking, distributing and / or processing the fruit. Then.... come along to a harvest celebration … Continue reading Brockley Fruit Harvesting
Do you know a green corner in Lewisham?
The Conservation Foundation The search is on to find our beautiful, unusual, unexpected, inspirational, gorgeous, delicious and witty green corners. Anyone with a green corner is welcome to enter and neighbours and passers-by are also encouraged to make nominations. Entries should be sent to green.corners@conservationfoundation.co.uk with details of The category you’re entering Date photographs were … Continue reading Do you know a green corner in Lewisham?
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARKS & NATURE RESERVES
On 28th July 2010, London Borough of Lewisham celebrated their success in winning 12 Green Flags. Only City of Westminster (20), LB Haringay & LB Hilligdon (16) got more, so this really is a fantastic achievement. You can read more about the parks and how you can get involved in them here. The lucky sites … Continue reading CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARKS & NATURE RESERVES
Bellingham Bike Project Storytelling Wade at Ladywell Fields 26th July 2010
Brush up on your ID skills for free this month…
This month the Rivers & People Project is offering FREE short courses in tree and wildflower identification. All you need to do to book is to contact Chris at Chris.McGaw@Lewisham.gov.uk or 07850 713 974. Here are the dates: Tuesday 3rd August - 11am to 4pm Trees in the urban landscape. A look at the trees of Deptford, … Continue reading Brush up on your ID skills for free this month…
Discover yourself this Saturday!
Discovering Places is Lewisham’s contribution to the London 2012 Open Weekend, an annual UK-wide celebration showcasing hidden gems around the country in the lead up to the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. Everyone has hidden gems on their doorstep but few of us have discovered them or the stories they have to tell. … Continue reading Discover yourself this Saturday!
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