COP26 has ended and we have been left with the feeling that the school report would read “could do better”! There were some real positives. Important commitments around forests and methane were made. Hopefully, funding will be forthcoming and some of the key outcomes are: Over 100 countries have agreed to stop deforestation by 2030Over … Continue reading The Outcome of COP26
I-SPY IN NOVEMBER
Welcome to I Spy November! This is the time of year when Autumn is in full swing and here is just small sample of what you can see. Most of our bees are now hibernating but you may still see one or two making the most of the autumn sunshine. …..and you can find out … Continue reading I-SPY IN NOVEMBER
Fabulous Fungi
Recent rain has encouraged a wonderful crop of fungi to grow across our greenspaces: popping up in grassy areas, clinging to branches, and sprouting from dead treestumps. And Halloween is a great excuse to take a closer look at some of the more curiously named mushrooms, which wouldn’t appear out of place in a spooky … Continue reading Fabulous Fungi
I-SPY IN OCTOBER
Welcome to I Spy October! This is the time of year Autumn is in full swing and here is just small sample of what you can see. At this time of year many animals are fuelling up for the winter months and the fruit and fungi you can see are essential to them! Some butterflies … Continue reading I-SPY IN OCTOBER
I-SPY IN SEPTEMBER
Welcome to I Spy September! This is the time of year Autumn is coming and here is just small sample of what you can see. It is a hard and short life for many of our insects, especially the butterflies, but some adults are still on the fly!.... Click on an image below to open … Continue reading I-SPY IN SEPTEMBER
Bumblebee ID
As well as honeybees there are around 24 species of bumblebee in the UK, but can you tell the difference? https://www.youtube.com/embed/rQO-md2_DVY The Latin name for bumblebees is Bombus, meaning to buzz or boom, which is most appropriate because they are frequently heard before they are seen. By identifying different bumblebee species you can help to … Continue reading Bumblebee ID
I-SPY IN AUGUST
Welcome to I Spy August and a festival of summer butterflies and so much more!! This is the time of year when everything is flourishing and here is just small sample of what you can see. It is a hard and short life for many of our insects, especially the butterflies! Our Country Parks at … Continue reading I-SPY IN AUGUST
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Act Carefully and Remain Cautious
In line with the latest government guidelines, restrictions on wearing a face covering and observing social distancing rules are lifting from Monday 19th July 2021. However COVID-19 has not gone away and we need to continue to act carefully and remain cautious. We also appreciate that volunteers may wish to continue to wear face coverings … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Act Carefully and Remain Cautious
Free school holiday park activities
Join the Medway Swale Estuary Partnership for some *free* school holiday park activities this summer in the five urban Green Flag parks. Booking is through Eventbrite or alternatively email info@msep.org.uk for Hillyfields, Great Lines and Broomhill, and the 2 picnic events are drop in with no need to book. DatesLocationEventTimes28 Jul 2021HillyfieldsBuild a Bird Feeder & games10am-12pm29 … Continue reading Free school holiday park activities
Wildflower success!
The Friends of Millennium Green planted some wildflower seeds in an old bed near the play area and this mini meadow is the result! It is not too late for you to do the same and you could be pleasantly surprised at what comes up. If you do, please email us your photos so we can … Continue reading Wildflower success!
Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum 