An update from Coordinator Czech October outing – Roots and Shoots We were given a guided tour of the one-acre site, which was initially derelict and treeless, and has subsequently been transformed through 40 years of practical, regenerative gardening by staff, students and volunteers. No pesticides or herbicides are used. The horticultural facilities include: a plant…Continue Reading “Wildlife Gardening Group Update – Roots & Shoots”
Seven of us visited the Centre for Wildlife Gardening recently. We were given a guided tour by Diana Wallace, who runs the centre for London Wildlife Trust. It was nice and sunny, so there were plenty of insects flying around, including hoverflies and the odd butterfly. Diana told us about the centre’s history and showed…Continue Reading “WGG trip to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening”
Sunday 5 October Roots & Shoots Goes Wild! Visit our pop up Hut at Roots and Shoots for this wonderful annual Autumn community event. Join or reconnect. Find out more about the LHS Wildlife Gardening Group. Nestled in the heart of the city, Roots and Shoots is a flourishing oasis that has transformed a once-polluted…Continue Reading “Roots & Shoots”
An update from Coordinator Czech Every summer, the charity Butterfly Conservation organises the ‘Big Butterfly Count’, a citizen survey of the state of Britain’s butterflies. The results of this year’s survey are just in. Basically, this was an average years for butterfly numbers; and better than last year, which was awful. Nevertheless, the overall trend…Continue Reading “Wildlife Gardening Group Update – Butterflies”
“The BGD is when we celebrate local action on climate change protecting nature and the environment and being more sustainable in our everyday lives.” The BGD celebrates its 5th year in a beautiful outdoor green space. Admission is free. We’ll have a pop up Hut at this exciting event, which includes Guest Speakers, Workshops, Stalls, Children’s activities,…Continue Reading “Big Green Day, Clapham”