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It’s the end of an era as the Biodiversity Gardens project draws to a close…

Last Tuesday the Biodiversity Gardens project held its ‘End of Project Celebration’ event to celebrate its 2 years of success in promoting biodiversity in Sutton’s green spaces. The celebrations were held at the historical venue of Carshalton Water Tower and… Continue Reading →

Flying up the River

This Monday saw the River Wandle in Sutton receive one of it’s regular health check-ups, using a quick and simple survey of the river’s inhabitants. The Riverfly survey is designed to check that the river is clean and healthy for… Continue Reading →

Blackthorn scalloping at Carshalton Road Pastures

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is an important native shrub for many of our local species. One of the first plants to blossom in spring, its nectar gives a great head start to many pollinators. Its berries also provide an important food… Continue Reading →

Tree Planting at Fairlands Park

On Sunday the 1st of December the residents of North Cheam came together to help Sutton Council plant over 200 saplings in Fairlands Park. The area separating the Goals Soccer Centre from the park is populated by a few scattered… Continue Reading →

Coppicing and Snowberry clearance at Roundshaw Woods

On Sunday the 30th November, a group of employees from the United Parcel Service (UPS) took a break from their busy pre-Christmas deliveries, to help carry out some habitat maintenance at Roundshaw Woods. The weather was on our side and… Continue Reading →

Roundshaw Park bulb planting

This Sunday, 24th November, the Friends of Roundshaw Open Space will be undertaking some daffodil bulb planting to enhance the Park come spring. When it comes to bulb planting, many hands make light work, so if you fancy doing something… Continue Reading →

Newsletter & Task Programme

November’s Newsletter and the new Task Programme for the winter season’s work are out now! Flip across to the relevant tabs to check them out! Plus, pop along to Roundshaw Downs LNR on Friday for our meet the cattle ‘Roundshaw… Continue Reading →

Newsletter & Task Programme

November’s Newsletter and the new Task Programme for the winter season’s work are out now! Flip across to the relevant tabs to check them out! Plus, pop along to Roundshaw Downs LNR on Friday for our meet the cattle ‘Roundshaw… Continue Reading →

UK Fungus Day – 13th October 2013

Fungi are members of an enormous group of eukaryotic organisms that are neither plants nor animals.  They are essential to the smooth running of the planet’s ecosystems and are fundamental for the decomposition of organic matter, recycling of nutrients and… Continue Reading →

Annual Navel Gazing

All organisations need to reflect on the past year’s successes and failures and plan for the future. The Sutton Nature Conservations Volunteers are no exception and we’ll be mulling over the last year as well as plotting a bright new… Continue Reading →

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