Looking after Knutsford Heath
The weekend's DIY litter pick ran like magic. The bags gradually piled up at the collection point and were removed by ANSA, along with other miscellaneous objects such as the remains of a plastic swing discovered in the sandpit. Saturday Collection PileSunday Collection Pile On Saturday afternoon, two of us went out and each collected a... Continue Reading →
Friends of The Heath intend to go ahead with the litter pick on Knutsford Heath scheduled for Sunday 21st June. However, with the coronavirus situation, we need to minimise physical interaction. Therefore, we won’t be running the usual formal event where we organise everyone to collect litter for an hour on Sunday morning. Instead, we... Continue Reading →
The Heath is now teeming with new life, including birdlife. This month provides the best opportunity to find out how the nest boxes we installed are being used. All it takes is to watch each box for a few minutes. Occupancy is confirmed by observing the adults flitting back and forth, bringing food to their... Continue Reading →
Only a few weeks ago gorse provided the dominant colour but now The Heath has been whitewashed by the next succession of flowers. Along the boundaries, particularly along Northwich Road, Cow Parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris) is providing a mass of white. It is at home in woodland edges. Cow Parsley Another boundary plant, growing up close... Continue Reading →
As the spell of sunny weather continues, The Heath is coming to life and people are enjoying their regular exercise. Trees are unfurling fresh green leaves and, in the case of the cherry, spectacularly flaunting its blossom. On the ground, flowers are introducing flecks of colour to the grass; dandelion, bluebell and pignut, each with... Continue Reading →
On Sunday we held our litter pick under coronavirus measures – keeping a safe distance apart. Fifteen volunteers joined the event and did a good job of cleaning up The Heath. We found The Heath was exceptionally busy, with lots of small family groups out enjoying the spring sunshine in the open space. Thank you... Continue Reading →
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