by growshepwayuk_main | Aug 29, 2024 | Bees, climate change, environment, Sandgate Society
Taking positive action to turn the tide on climate change… Sandgate Environmental Action (SEA) is a community action group, set up by The Sandgate Society in 2022 to take positive action to build a sustainable future for Sandgate and to turn the tide...
by growshepwayuk_main | Aug 23, 2024 | environment, Rewilding
Yellow Rattle (Rhinanthus minor) is a true hero in the quest to restore and create wildflower meadows. This semi-parasitic annual attaches itself to neighbouring grasses through its root system, reducing the vigour of the grass. Where Yellow Rattle is present, you...
by growshepwayuk_main | Aug 9, 2024 | environment, News
With year two of the Chough Reintroduction project in full flight we’re delighted to confirm that our first cohort have been breeding at the iconic Dover Castle. After finding a cosy hollow our clever pair of young chough collected twigs, built a nest, laid an...
by growshepwayuk_main | Aug 9, 2024 | environment, events
This email is an invitation to join us for a weekend of workshops on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 01 September. If you’ve thought about getting involved with taking action for nature where you live and don’t know where to start, then this might be for you...
by growshepwayuk_main | Dec 14, 2023 | environment, News, Rewilding
Kent Country Council (KCC) has been given the lead role in shaping future priorities for nature recovery in Kent and Medway and everyone is invited to take part. A nature recovery strategy called Making Space for Nature in Kent is being developed. The strategy will...
by growshepwayuk_main | Dec 3, 2023 | environment, events, News
Location: Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8AY Learn how to create eco friendly Christmas decorations by taking part in our Christmas Nature Arts and Crafts Workshop – Saturday 9th December...
by growshepwayuk_main | Nov 27, 2023 | climate change, environment, News
Campaigners Condemn Southern Water for Over 1,200 Hours of Sewage Releases at Chichester Harbour Beauty Spot Sewage spills at Chichester Harbour in West Sussex, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), lasting over 1,200 hours within a month, are being...
by growshepwayuk_main | Nov 22, 2023 | climate change, environment, News
National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration. Each year, the country’s conservation sector, volunteer groups and tree-lovers come together to plant thousands of trees to mark the start of the tree planting season. Tree Talks: there are lots of free...
by growshepwayuk_main | Nov 16, 2023 | environment, News
A unique fungus has made a surprising appearance in Kent. Artomyces pyxidatus, commonly known as candelabra coral, was discovered by ecologist Rhianna Dix during a recent exploration in Addington. Additionally, a Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer documented another...
by growshepwayuk_main | Nov 1, 2023 | environment
Not sure where to take the family when the weather is dry – or even if the weather is wet, well here is a list on Tripadviser of the top ten places in Kent. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186310-Activities-c57-t68-Kent_England.html
by growshepwayuk_main | Oct 30, 2023 | environment, News, Rewilding
Some great audio recordings from the BBC archives about Natures Great Invaders. Natural history series telling the stories of Britain’s non-native invasive species and the complicated attitudes towards them.
by growshepwayuk_main | Oct 11, 2023 | Bees, environment, News
Beekeepers and members of the public are being asked to remain vigilant after Asian hornets were spotted in the Dover area in Kent. The National Bee Unit has confirmed the sighting and monitoring is underway to detect further Asian hornets in the vicinity. The Asian...
by growshepwayuk_main | Oct 10, 2023 | environment, News
Dear Roamers,Earlier this year, the access movement won a momentous victory after the Court of Appeal found in favour of the right to wild camp in Dartmoor National Park, restoring what was lost by an earlier decision in January.Right to Roam, in tandem with fellow...
by growshepwayuk_main | Apr 11, 2023 | climate change, environment
Dear Roamers,Change is in the air, spring has sprung and the trespass season has begun! We’ve got loads of local and national events planned over the coming months to make sure access stays high on the political agenda. Read on for what April has...
by growshepwayuk_main | Mar 18, 2023 | environment
The Fifth Continent is a programme of heritage and environment projects in the Romney Marsh. All of the projects aim to help residents understand how different environmental and human factors work together to produce the landscape that we see today in the Marsh. With...
by growshepwayuk_main | Mar 18, 2023 | climate change, environment, Rewilding
Exmoor ponies, Iron-age pigs and Long-horn cattle are roaming alongside wild bison following their release into woodland in Canterbury. The ‘conservation grazers’ begun to arrive at West Blean and Thornden Woods just in time for World Re-Wilding Day, a global action...
by growshepwayuk_main | Feb 24, 2023 | Allotments, environment, FoodForFree, News, Sandgate Community Garden
A recent message was sent out to Sandgate Society Members regarding the sad news that Saga are departing Enbrook Park – and community gardens are wondering what will happen to the community garden. “One of the main concerns at the present moment is the...
by growshepwayuk_main | Feb 21, 2023 | Bees, climate change, environment
Graveyards are quiet, peaceful places. Left alone over time, many have become secluded sanctuaries where plant and animal life can thrive. Explore your local cemetery and see what you can find living among the dead. An urban refuge for biodiversity ...
by growshepwayuk_main | Feb 20, 2023 | climate change, environment, News, Rewilding
The Wilder Blean bison family is complete as the bull from Germany has now arrived and is already exploring his new home. He joins 3 females and a calf who together will help bring new life into this ancient woodland just outside Canterbury. Now a fully formed herd...
by growshepwayuk_main | Feb 17, 2023 | Bees, environment
Kent’s Plan Bee is a pollinator action plan which has been developed by the council to take the lead and encourage local communities to improve the food sources and general habitat for pollinators in Kent. Pollinators such as bees, wasps, butterflies, moths and...
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