Looking after Knutsford Heath
On Friday, we held our first nature conservation workday of the year. The chilly weather did not deter our enthusiastic volunteers, who came well wrapped up. Andy Stubbs from the Cheshire Wildlife Trust led us in woodland thinning, which involved removing small Holly trees and non-native species. Volunteers Tackling Holly We heaped the cut branches... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year, Friends! We are excited to continue our care for The Heath in 2025. A key part of our efforts will be holding monthly workdays with Cheshire Wildlife Trust to enhance the nature reserve for both wildlife and people. Our first session will take place on Friday, 17th January. Everyone is welcome to... Continue Reading →
We held our second nature conservation work day in the current series on Friday. The glorious weather brought out a band of amazing volunteers. Andy Stubbs from the Cheshire Wildlife Trust led the event and guided us as we cleared more Holly around the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Oak, continuing the work begun last year.... Continue Reading →
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 →
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