Looking after Knutsford Heath
Our next monthly work session will be on Friday, 25th October. Cheshire Wildlife Trust will lead the effort to enhance the nature reserve for both wildlife and people. Everyone is welcome to come and lend a hand. The session will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., but you can join or leave anytime. We... Continue Reading →
We kicked off our new series of monthly nature conservation days on Friday. Our mission for the first day was to clear the paths. Cheshire Wildlife Trust provided us with the tools and assisted us as we walked through the nature reserve, trimming the encroaching vegetation. Everyone had a great time, and we were pleased... Continue Reading →
On Friday, 27th September, we will restart our monthly nature conservation work with Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT). Over the coming months, we will be focusing on tasks such as removing holly, maintaining heather by keeping it free of saplings and gorse, and ensuring the nest boxes are in good shape. CWT will supervise the work... Continue Reading →
Thursday, January 18th, was the coldest morning of the winter, with the temperature well below freezing. However, it was bright and sunny, and our volunteers were well wrapped up. Our task was to plant six trees in the nature reserve to replace those Ash trees along Ladies Mile that had been infected with Ash Dieback... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! We are kicking off the year with tree planting on Thursday, 18th January. Oaks, limes and cherries will be added along the edge of Ladies Mile to replace the ash trees that were removed because they were infected with Ash Dieback disease. As usual, the work will be led by Cheshire Wildlife Trust... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, 14th December, we are holding another nature conservation work session in the nature reserve. We shall be removing undesirable vegetation to help the native heathland plants. This is vital work, supporting wildlife in the current biodiversity crisis. As usual, the work will be led by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and run from 10 a.m. to... Continue Reading →
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