Looking after Knutsford Heath
Last Friday, we intended to mow the long grass of the verge using a power scythe provided by Cheshire Wildlife Trust. Unfortunately, on the day, the machine was out of action, so we resorted to using a battery-powered brush cutter instead. Although it produced a good, close cut, progress was slow, and the battery soon... Continue Reading →
On Friday, the eve of National Meadows Day, we continued our work from the previous session by weeding the Ladies Mile wildflower meadow from Warren Close to the Tabley Road end. With tools and guidance from the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, our fantastic volunteers removed the most invasive plants, including dock, nettle, and tree saplings. The... Continue Reading →
On Friday morning, our wonderful volunteers came out to help, even though it was the hottest day of the year. Their task for the session was to weed the Ladies Mile wildflower meadow. Under the guidance of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, we removed the most invasive plants, such as Dock, Nettle, and Hogweed, which would become... Continue Reading →
Our next nature conservation workday is scheduled for Friday, 20th June. Based on feedback from our volunteers, we have decided to shorten the duration of our sessions to three hours. To compensate for this reduction, we will increase the frequency of these workdays to twice a month, providing more opportunities for volunteers to participate. You... Continue Reading →
On Sunday morning, we held another community litter pick on The Heath and were joined by a fantastic group of fifteen litter-picking volunteers. As usual, we scattered across all parts of The Heath for an hour, collecting as much litter as possible. Along with the typical small items, we also found a long drain rod... Continue Reading →
On Monday, we celebrated the rededication of one of Knutsford’s lost heritage assets. Seventy-two years ago, on 2nd June 1953, our late Queen, Elizabeth II, was crowned. To mark the occasion, an oak tree was planted on The Heath as part of Knutsford’s celebrations. At that time, The Heath had few trees, making the Queen's... Continue Reading →
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