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Sutton Nature Explorer Map – out now!

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 →

Chalk Grassland Habitats

 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 →

Agroforestry

An interesting open letter to DEFRA about the lack of inclusion of Agroforestry under Pillar 2 of the proposed New Environmental Land Management Scheme as part of the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) reform. Is it not time we moved away… Continue Reading →

Task Programme – Out Now!

The new task programme for March through June is out now. Click the link to have a peek! Become a volunteer Sutton nature events

Avenue Primary School

On Tuesday 18th February, the Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers started the day off at Avenue Primary School Nature Area. Avenue Primary School Nature Area is a small chalk grassland site hidden within the school grounds. This site is very important… Continue Reading →

Snowberry Bashing at Roundshaw Woods

The task on Tuesday 28th January saw Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers at both Anton Crescent Wetlands and Roudshaw Woods. The first half of the day was spent finishing off the hedgelaying work at Anton Crescent, and once that was complete,… Continue Reading →

Hedgelaying at Anton Crescent Wetlands

 On Tuesday 20th January the Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers were carrying out the traditional practice of hedgelaying at Anton Crescent Wetlands.  Hedgelaying is typically carried out on agricultural sites to provide boundaries for fields or to keep livestock enclosed. But… Continue Reading →

Course on how to identify winter Trees

Want to learn how to identify trees without their leaves? Then you’re in luck! There are still a few spaces on our winter tree ID course next Saturday 18 January, so book today! We’ll look at the most common British… Continue Reading →

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 →

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