Looking after Knutsford Heath
Friday brought the culmination of a project to install two interpretation boards on The Heath. The first, placed near the entrance from Northwich Road opposite Stanley Road, describes the flora and fauna to be found in the nature reserve. The second, placed near the drinking fountain on Manchester Road, explains significant events in the history... Continue Reading →
Now is the time of year when the purple heather is in full bloom. When the sun comes out and warms the heather, butterflies come to drink its nectar. On my recent visit, I was pleased to see the heather bejeweled by the Small Copper, our chosen icon. Sadly though, there were fewer than in... Continue Reading →
What a wonderful afternoon we had! Lots of lovely visitors came to our "Nature on The Heath" event on Sunday and everyone enjoyed picnicking and playing in the sunshine. Many people helped on the day to make it a success, including our friends and family members who pitched in, the many volunteers from the Knutsford... Continue Reading →
“Nature on The Heath” Sunday 19th July, 12:30 – 3:30pm Friends of The Heath invite everyone to join them on Knutsford Heath for an afternoon of nature-themed family activities. You are all welcome to bring food and enjoy a community picnic. The Heath is a haven for wildlife in the middle of town and the... Continue Reading →
Friends of The Heath are running another litter-pick event on Knutsford Heath on Sunday 21st June between 11am and 1pm. A group of like-minded volunteers will be roaming the site giving the area a good old clean-up. This is no small task, so if you can offer even a few minutes, then your help will... Continue Reading →
Plantlife has launched a campaign to improve the management of grass verges to encourage wild flowers. They point out that over 97% of meadows have been destroyed in England since the 1930s. Now rural road verges are some of the last remaining stretches of natural habitat for our wildlife and with good management they can... Continue Reading →
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