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London Road Edge

On 25th March volunteers were on a task day at London Road Edge, a site which we visit about once a year. London Road Edge is a long strip of woodland which, as the name suggests, runs alongside the London… Continue Reading →

Species Spotlight: Dunnocks and a Cuckoo in the Nest

This week we are taking a look at the Dunnock (Prunella modularis), a small brown bird that often goes about unnoticed. Chances are you have probably seen one, but their inconspicuous colour and tendency to sit in hedgerows and dense vegetation, means… Continue Reading →

Childish fun!

Check out the newly added events for children and young people for February half term and April’s Easter holidays, run by Sutton’s Biodiversity Team! Become a volunteer Sutton nature events

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 →

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 →

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 →

Coffee morning @ All Saints Churchyard

This morning before the dismal rain started to pour, the Biodiversity Gardens team headed over to All Saints churchyard in Hackbridge for a coffee morning to meet local residents to discuss plans for the church grounds. The Grounds Project, a… Continue Reading →

September newsletter…

…is out now! Head on over to the “Newsletter ” tab to find out more or email us to be added to our email list! Become a volunteer Sutton nature events

Why bees are the best

Despite the dismal weather we had last Saturday, people from various walks of life gathered at the Sutton Ecology Centre for the Biodiversity Gardens workshop ‘Bees for Beginners Training Day’. Guest speaker David Pinnock, a long term volunteer for the… Continue Reading →

Bat walk – CANCELLED

Tonight’s bat walk is cancelled due to heavy rain! 🙁 Sorry! If you need to get in touch, please email:sncvvolunteers@hotmail.co.uk Become a volunteer Sutton nature events

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