Looking after Knutsford Heath
Today's mild weather was a welcome contrast to the snowfall that caused us to cancel our previous session in January. We had a good turnout of six volunteers who cleared young gorse from the heather near the grassland, then moved on to the sandpit, where we found patches of delightful Red Pixie Cup lichen. Thank... Continue Reading →
Last month, we had to cancel at short notice because of heavy snowfall. So, this month, on Thursday, 16th February, we shall do the task we intended last time – remove the invasive gorse from the heather near the interpretation board. As usual, the work will be led by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and run from 10... Continue Reading →
We will hold our Big Garden Birdwatch on Sunday 29th January. Friends of The Heath are participating in a pan-Knutsford event with Friends of the Moor and the Knutsford Ornithological Society. Friends of the Moor will have their session on the Moor on Saturday, and we will have ours on The Heath on Sunday. The... Continue Reading →
The event was cancelled at short notice due to overnight snowfall. Happy New Year, everyone. We kick off 2023 with our first work party of the year on Thursday, 19th January. It will be led by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and run from 10 am to 1 pm. This time we shall be working near the... Continue Reading →
The snow and sub-zero temperature did not deter our volunteers. We soon warmed up, cutting brambles and tree saplings under the direction of Jamie from Cheshire Wildlife Trust - with breaks for mince pies and hot coffee. Our work has created more open space on the Ladies Mile side of the sandpit for the heather... Continue Reading →
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 →
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