Looking after Knutsford Heath
Our series of conservation work parties got into its stride with events in September and October. Unfortunately, we had to postpone the November event due to poor weather, but it has been rescheduled to Thursday, 1st December. It will run from 10 am to 1 pm, as usual. Jamie White of Cheshire Wildlife Trust will lead the... Continue Reading →
The first of our new series of conservation work parties got off to a good start in September, so we are looking forward to a good turnout for the second one on Thursday, 20th October. It will run from 10 am to 1 pm, the same as last time. Jamie White of Cheshire Wildlife Trust will lead the... Continue Reading →
Litter Pick Heroes We had an excellent turnout of litter pick heroes this morning with at least sixteen volunteers. They scattered to all parts of The Heath and returned in an hour with their bags of rubbish. They found the usual cans, bottles and food containers around the perimeter and in the nature reserve. On... Continue Reading →
On the last Friday of September, a band of hardy volunteers braved the atrocious weather to sow Ladies Mile with wildflower seeds. This was one of several Knutsford Town Council Great Big Green Week events. The event was led by Adam Linnet of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, who also prepared the ground by rotavating the existing... Continue Reading →
“Great Big Green Week will unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet. Tens of thousands of people in every corner of the country will celebrate the heartfelt, brave, everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change.”https://greatbiggreenweek.com/ This year, the town is participating in a nationwide community... Continue Reading →
Visitors to the Big Heath may have noticed a new plaque in the ground beneath the Turkey Oak near the old drinking fountain on Manchester Road. Knutsford Town Council installed the plaque to replace the one fixed to the tree because the growing bark is gradually obscuring it. As our Town Ranger says, the tree... Continue Reading →
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