Looking after Knutsford Heath
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 →
We’ll be holding our Big Garden Birdwatch on Sunday 30th. Friends of The Heath are coordinating a pan-Knutsford event with Friends of the Moor and the Knutsford Ornithological Society. Friends of the Moor are holding their session on the Moor on Saturday and we’re holding ours on The Heath on Sunday. At both sessions, members... Continue Reading →
Today we concentrated on trimming back gorse in the heather areas and cutting down tree saplings. This work will allow the heather to continue looking splendid. We also removed non-native False Acacia saplings from behind the Paws for Thought bench. Thank you to our excellent volunteers for doing a fantastic job and to Heather from... Continue Reading →
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