Looking after Knutsford Heath
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 →
Our next nature conservation workday was originally scheduled for 16th May, but due to an unforeseen circumstance, it has been rescheduled to Friday, 23rd May. Under the supervision of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, we will continue with tasks to maintain the nature reserve. The session will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but you are... Continue Reading →
On Friday, our fantastic volunteers installed a cordon around the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Oak, in addition to their usual conservation work. Photo by Mary Gracie We had an effective strength-training workout as we took turns driving five wooden posts into position around the tree. Once the posts were in place, we strung a rope... Continue Reading →
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