This weekend the Sutton Nature teamed up with a group of young people from The Challenge, an organisation designed to encourage young people to challenge themselves and try new things. The team were out at Roundshaw Downs, carrying out blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)… Continue Reading →
This August bank holiday the SNCV braved the wet weather at the Environmental Fair at Carshalton Park. Despite the considerable support from volunteers at the SNCV stall, the weather was determined to keep the crowds away! Nonetheless, the SNCV were… Continue Reading →
You may remember we asked you to tell us your favourite nature sites back in May. Well, now that information has been incorporated into our new Sutton Nature Explorer Map. This newly-published leaflet provides handy information on selected wildlife sites… Continue Reading →
On Thursday 20th May the SNCV were out at Beddington Farmlands doing some Himalayan Balsam removal. Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) is a non-native species, which was first introduced into Britain in the mid-19th century as an ornamental plant. You may be… Continue Reading →
On Tuesday 13th May the volunteers were at Cuddington Meadows to remove some of the overgrown ground elder (Aegopodium podagraria). Cuddington Meadows is still one of the best chalk grassland sites in Sutton and contains key chalk grassland species, as… Continue Reading →
On Tuesday 30th April volunteers were out and about for Spring Tour. This gave volunteers an opportunity to see the results of their winter coppicing work at Ruffett and Bigwood, and we were also lucky enough to visit some of… Continue Reading →
Have YOU explored Sutton’s wildlife sites? Whether you have or not, we want to hear from you! The Council are currently putting together a printed ‘Explorer Map’ for the community to raise awareness about nature sites within London Borough of Sutton…. Continue Reading →
This week we are shining the spotlight on chalk grassland habitats. Here in Sutton we are lucky enough to have several chalk grassland sites, including: Cuddington Meadows, Avenue Primary School Nature Area, Carshalton Road Pastures, Devonshire Avenue Nature Area, Wellfield Grasslands… Continue Reading →
On 1st April, the SNCV were off to Carew Manor Wetlands to cut back some of the overgrown grass and vegetation on the site. Carew Manor Wetlands is a small wetlands site tucked away in Beddington Park. It’s a great… Continue Reading →
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