Looking after Knutsford Heath
Thursday 15th December is the date of our next conservation work session. As usual, Cheshire Wildlife Trust will lead the work, running from 10 am to 1 pm. We shall be cutting back gorse in the sandpit to encourage the heather to expand its coverage. Jamie White of Cheshire Wildlife Trust will park his van... Continue Reading →
It was a cool, misty morning on the first day of December. We had a productive session clearing gorse and tree saplings in the sand pit. Jamie of Cheshire Wildlife Trust cut the scrub with his power tools while the five volunteers collected it to create a huge brash pile. Cutting Gorse Dragging Brash Building... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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