Wonderful weevils to tackle invasive water weed
An invasive plant, pennywort, known for growing up to 20cm a day and threatening other aquatic life,…
30/08/2024
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Inside Tump 53 Nature Reserve – South London’s top hidden gem for outdoor learning
To celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day (23 May) we’re spotlighting the magnificent Tump 53 Nature Reserv…
23/05/2024
Our story of landscape-led regeneration in Thamesmead
A new publication celebrating the reinvigoration and care of Thamesmead’s outdoor spaces is being la…
22/05/2024
Thamesmead residents spring into action, adding thousands of plants to Southmere Lake and over 270 trees to Manorway Green
Southmere Lake is now home to more than, 3,000 new plants, thanks to newly installed floating island…
18/04/2024
Thamesmead residents boost local biodiversity by adding hundreds of new plants to Gallions Lake
Residents in Thamesmead have helped to add more than 400 plants in and around Gallions Lake in West…
05/03/2024
Research update from plant and wildlife monitoring at Southmere Lake
We’ve commissioned independent expert ecologists from RSK Wilding to monitor the different species o…
15/12/2023
Thamesmead schoolchildren help plant hundreds of trees for National Tree Week
Children from three schools in Thamesmead took a hands-on approach to tackling the climate crisis th…
30/11/2023
Ridgeway goes wild
There are some exciting changes coming to the Ridgeway as part of a long-term plan to boost wildlife…
04/10/2023
New directions published for the Green Chain Walk
New directions for the Green Chain Walk's 52-mile network have been published by The Ramblers in par…
18/06/2023
“Thamesmead was the perfect place to do it”: J D Swann on his unique dawn chorus walk
To celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day 2023, Thamesmead-based 'ornithological investigator' (bir…
18/06/2023
Meet the Thamesmead residents who are making space for nature
Our much-loved Making Space for Nature Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to individuals and organis…
08/01/2023
Rare bee spotted in Thamesmead
One of the rarest bees in the UK was spotted in Thamesmead this summer.
03/10/2022
Thamesmead swimmers make a splash in Birchmere Lake
Open water swimming in Birchmere Lake kicked off in Thamesmead this weekend, giving experienced swim…
25/07/2022
“If you think your project will benefit the local community, just try it!” - How one resident uses her Making Space for Nature grant
Local residents have loved attending An Introduction to Natural Gardening and Soil Ecology, a series…
02/05/2022
Residents ‘Gather and Grow’ at Thamesmead’s Edible Garden
Earlier this month local residents came together to celebrate the start of the Spring growing season…
01/04/2022