How to be a curious entomologist
Insects are everywhere. They are so many, and so varied - fascinating, beautiful, mysterious, bizarre. Through their mind-boggling biodiversity they offer us a window into the ecological complexity of life on Earth, and give us a powerful insight of the workings of the natural world. But their small size means that they can easily be … Continue reading How to be a curious entomologist
Story Hug at Dacres Wood 7 August 10am and 2pm
Dacres Wood AGM & Pond Dipping – Saturday 27th June
You are invited to Friends of Dacres Wood Nature Reserve AGM on Saturday 27th June at 12pm-1pm. Please come along if you wish to be involved in your local Nature Reserve. We are also seeking new members for the committee and the current Chair and Treasurer will be stepping down. If you would like to … Continue reading Dacres Wood AGM & Pond Dipping – Saturday 27th June
Dacres Wood Open Day -Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Friends of Dacres Wood Nature Reserve invite you to a Teddy Bears Picnic for the next Open Day. Saturday 31st May 1-4pm. Dacres Wood Nature Reserve will be open the last Saturday of every month. If you would like to volunteer and help out on the day please contact us or speak with us on … Continue reading Dacres Wood Open Day -Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Shackleton plays truant in the ‘Silverdale Wood’ (Dacres Wood Reserve)
With thanks to Jan Piggott and Steve Grindlay for the following information. It is well known that Ernest Shackleton passed his schooldays in Sydenham, as commemorated by the Blue Plaque on the large house on Westwood Hill next to St Bartholomew’s Church, now called ‘St David’s’, but originally ‘Aberdeen House’. He was the son of Dr Henry … Continue reading Shackleton plays truant in the ‘Silverdale Wood’ (Dacres Wood Reserve)
Dacres Wood open day, Saturday 27 April
The Friends of Dacres Wood have their open day on Saturday 27th April from 12-3 and there will be a "friends of" meeting from 11-12 to complete and sign the constitution. From 12-3 they are hoping that they will be able to help in the nature reserve. So please bring a sturdy pair of gloves and … Continue reading Dacres Wood open day, Saturday 27 April
Success for the Friends of Dacres Wood
At the recent Perry Vale Ward Assembly meeting the newly formed Friends of Dacres Wood were successful in their bid to win some money for pond enhancements on the site. For such a new group this is a fantastic achievement and everyone that went to the meeting should be very proud of themselves. Dacres Wood is a … Continue reading Success for the Friends of Dacres Wood
Inaugural meeting of the Friends of Dacres Wood and Open Day
At a very successful open day at Dacres Wood in early September, over 30 people turned up to see the site and find out more about how they could help explore ways in which we can encourage greater access and use, whilst ensuring wildlife is protected. At the meeting we were lucky enough that someone put … Continue reading Inaugural meeting of the Friends of Dacres Wood and Open Day
Looking for ‘Friends’ for Dacres Wood
Concerned about your local environment? Ever wondered what lies behind those gates on Dacres Road? If you are interested in protecting nature on your doorstep, you could think about becoming a Friend of Dacres Wood Nature Reserve. Dacres Wood is a fantastic spot that could really benefit from a Friends group to help fulfil its potential. … Continue reading Looking for ‘Friends’ for Dacres Wood
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