Category Environment
The winter task programme is now ready. We’ve plenty of tasks lined up to help maintain and improve Sutton’s nature conservation sites, so get off your sofa and get outside! Learn new skills, meet new people and beat those winter… Continue Reading →
While our local wildlife might be seeking out places to over-winter, there is no rest in the Biodiversity Gardens office as we wrap up our Garden Survey Initiative. Over 20 homeowners took part, as well as 8 schools, housing estates… Continue Reading →
Summer was with us last Saturday as we greeted visitors to our Dragonflies event at Anton Crescent Wetlands. This year has been notoriously bad for flying insects but with a few days of sunshine behind us we had high hopes…. Continue Reading →
The National Trust have warned that it’s an ‘Apocalyptic’ summer for British wildlife, the Guardian reported today. You may have noticed a lack of butterflies in your garden, but did you know that further afield, the wet weather has drowned many breeding… Continue Reading →
The National Trust have warned that it’s an ‘Apocalyptic’ summer for British wildlife, the Guardian reported today. You may have noticed a lack of butterflies in your garden, but did you know that further afield, the wet weather has drowned many breeding… Continue Reading →
A very wet Friday at the end of April did nothing to dampen spirits for a team from Deloitte, undertaking Corporate Social Responsibilty at Devonshire Avenue Nature Area LNR in Sutton. As part of the ongoing improvement works at DANA… Continue Reading →
Last week signalled the end of the Easter Holidays for Wallington County Grammar School, and on Wednesday, with help from a few of the students, we made the final finishing touches to their new wildlife pond. Back in March, the… Continue Reading →
Bats, flying rodents eh? Tangle in your hair? Squeak a bit? Suck your blood? If you believe the common misconceptions about bats, you may think that they are either something to fear or a bit rubbish at being a mouse.That… Continue Reading →
Probably many of you saw this article from today's Guardian.
" England faces wildlife tragedy as worse drought in 30 years hits habitats".
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/19/england-wildlife-drought?intcmp=122
With the east and south-east of England declared in a drought many wildlife species that depend on wetland habitats are at risk.
While a lot of the time it may seem like there is nothing you can do to make a conservation difference, this is one case where each and every one of us can do something- conserve water!
Most of us do not take the time to think about how much water we waste at home whether it is from not fixing a leaky tap or letting the water run while you brush your teeth.
However, there are many little things you can do that can help significantly such as using the energy efficient settings on your washing machine, taking a shorter shower, using a bucket when washing the car or keeping a container of water in the fridge.
So next time you turn on the tap, remember what you can do to help the many birds, fish, mammals and insects that depend on the wetlands.
For a more detailed list of tips on how to conserve water at home and in the garden Check out the Environment Agency’s website:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/beinggreen/118941.aspx
Probably many of you saw this article from today’s Guardian. ” England faces wildlife tragedy as worse drought in 30 years hits habitats”. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/19/england-wildlife-drought?intcmp=122 With the east and south-east of England declared in a drought many wildlife species that depend… Continue Reading →