Looking after Knutsford Heath
This month, on Thursday, 16th March, we shall be replacing some bollards that mark the boundary between the nature reserve and grassland. As usual, the work will be led by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and run from 10 am to 1 pm. Jamie White of Cheshire Wildlife Trust will park his van near the corner of Warren... Continue Reading →
The Town Ranger, Bob Garner, is busy leading the community in planting trees during the school half-term holiday. During his Tuesday sessions, two trees were added to the The Heath and three to Ladies Mile. With local helpers, we planted two Sweet Chestnuts on The Heath, near the bowling green wall; then two more Sweet... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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