Looking after Knutsford Heath
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 →
“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 →
We are pleased to report that the first of our new series of monthly volunteer conservation work parties was a massive success. Conservation Party Briefing On the 15th September, eleven volunteers joined Jamie White from Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT) in the nature reserve. The team focused on cutting back the thick gorse bushes as well... Continue Reading →
After a two-year break, we are scheduling conservation work events in the nature reserve again. The work is crucial to maintaining the ecological balance within the site. We have drawn up a six-month schedule of sessions on Thursday mornings between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm: 15th September20th October17th November15th December19th January16th February The first event,... Continue Reading →
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