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UPCOMING WOODLANDS FARM (Shooters Hill) WILDLIFE SURVEYSWe have had a successful week of surveys this week with a great bat survey on Wednesday with a lot of Pipistrelles heard and our busiest bee survey of the year, especially thanks to some thistles!
So we have some more survey dates for your diaries:
Thursday 23rd July, 9.20pm - Bat Survey
Wednesday 12th August, 2pm - Bee Walk
Wednesday 26th August, 8pm - Public Bat Walk. Volunteers required with bat detectors to mingle with group so everyone can hear bats
The Big Butterfly count is also coming up, between 17th July and 9th August. If you fancy a trip down to the farm to record butterflies anytime between those dates I might try organise a date too for a group of us to do a survey, so if can do that I will let you know. Details here: Big Butterfly Count <https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/>
As usual please let me know if your can attend a survey, especially the bat ones.
Hopefully see you at a survey soon.
Hannah Ricketts
Education Officer <education@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org>
Working Days: Monday and Wednesday - Friday.
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Monday 10th August - mini-beasts and plants at Lesnes.Minibeast Hunting (1 1/4 hour family workshop)
£3 per child (accompanying adults come free!)
Come join us at Lesnes Abbey as we explore the vegetation and flowers around the park looking for minibeasts. Learn how to use a sweep net along with other equipment such as 2 way microscopes and discover the amazing insects, spiders and other smaller creatures that call Lesnes home.
Times: 10-11:15, 11:30-12:45, 1:00-2:15
These workshops have been subsidised by a grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund
Meet outside the lodge by the chestnut kiosk (booking is essential)
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HALL PLACE DUSK BAT WALK 26/8.Bat walks in the Borough are very popular, and advance booking is essential - www.hallplace.org.uk/event/family-bat-walk/
[20/8 - adults only - SOLD OUT]
26/8 - family
Adults £15.50
Children (10-16 years) £10.50
Followed by tea and cake.
Hall Place and Gardens - One of the South East’s best-kept secrets
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Welcome to Hall Place and Gardens One of the South East's best-kept secrets. This historic house and garden, rich in fascinating history, welcomes visitors all year round with a range of exhibitions a...
Not seen this many Aphid (Eriosoma lanuginosum)-induced bladder-like galls on Elm before. Nor has the London Natural History Society gall recorder Tommy Root. The aphids cause these distorted leaf growths, which they then live inside. WhitehallLane, Slade Green, near railway station footbridge. 19th June.
Chris Rose.
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Time to find isolated Bluebell populations in Bexley
While out and about leafleting in Bexley I spotted these English Bluebells in the grounds of Hurst Community Centre, Hurst Road. There were small patches dotted around the extensive lawns, particularly under the mature trees and, as is often the … Continue reading
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New organic farm in Welling
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Bird walk at Crossness Nature Reserve May 1st
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Thames21 events Foots Cray Meadows next week
Additional Volunteer Thames21 (Cray Catchment) Events Next Week!!As mentioned as a possibility in my previous e mail concerning Thames21 events here are some short notice activities which changing commitments have allowed me to offer for Thames21 river keepers to address … Continue reading
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Will cuts to security affect parks?
The News Shopper carries today an article announcing Bexley Council’s plans to no longer lock the Borough’s parks at night to save £200,000 per year. Of the Borough’s 104 parks there are only 23 that are currently locked at night, … Continue reading
Weather reports February 2014
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Sea fish in the Borough
It is easy to forget that Bexley has marine life too. With the tidal Thames extending far up into London, the river as it forms the border of Bexley contains many saltwater fishes. For example, a report in the Thurrock … Continue reading
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Friends of the Shuttle River Clean events April to June
FoTS do important work cleaning litter and problem invasive weeds from the River Shuttle, a tributary of The Cray. Volunteers are always welcome at their clean-up events. Please email fots-thames21@hotmail.co.uk with your wader size request if you are joining them. Thursday 24th April – Clean … Continue reading
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Thames21 events in the Cray Catchement
Information from Michael Heath, local organiser: This Thursday 17th April 2014, 1000 Start at Hall Place, Bourne Road DA5 1PQ Join North West Kent Countryside Partnership with the planting of marginal plants in the River habitat Margin Enhancements constructed at … Continue reading
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Discovery Day at Lesnes Abbey Woods
Tuesday 15 April 11am – 3pm As part of the engagement programme Creative Junction will be meeting with groups during the Easter holiday. The event, which features activities with North West Kent Countryside Partnership will be an opportunity for participants … Continue reading
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