Spring has arrived! The longer days and the increasing temperatures bring early bees, such as the Buff-tailed Bumble Bee, and butterflies, such as Peacocks, Commas, Brimstones and Small Tortoiseshells, out to enjoy the sun. Fruit trees start to bloom: orchard trees are an amazing spectacle this month in our Parks and green spaces.Coast and marshes … Continue reading I-SPY IN MARCH
Invitation to International Women’s Day webinar
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Kent Wildlife Trust will be hosting a free-of-charge online event featuring two distinguished key speakers, Tracey Crouch MP and The Spectator’s Isabel Hardman, to discuss women, nature, and power. Date and time: Monday 8 Mar 2021 11:00 - 12:15 GMT For more information and to book please click on the … Continue reading Invitation to International Women’s Day webinar
February Newsletter
Our February newsletter has been published and you can click here to read it online or use the button below to receive future news from the Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum direct by email: subscribe What happens after I fill out the form? Once you have completed the form, you will receive an email asking you … Continue reading February Newsletter
Minutes from the MUGS Forum meeting of Thursday Feb 4th 7.00pm
Apologies: Cllr Maple, Liz Duckworth, Annmarie Behn, Natalie Poulton Welcome and Introduction Introduction of Peter Garrett, recently appointed the Greenspace Access and Programme Manager. Peter has a huge wealth of experience and expertise in the management of greenspaces, volunteer groups, rights of way and countryside management. He takes on the key role in the future … Continue reading Minutes from the MUGS Forum meeting of Thursday Feb 4th 7.00pm
Latest News from the Friends of Vinall Park
1. Donations - This Spring we are looking to add more plants, bushes and bulbs to our park to bring new wildlife to our wonderful urban space this coming Summer and Autumn. To donate towards the new plantings please get in touch by email at: treasurer@vinallpark.org and we will send you details. 2. Our new … Continue reading Latest News from the Friends of Vinall Park
RSBP free resources for young learners
It's not too late to submit results of the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2021 which runs to 22 Feb 2021, but if you missed the survey, there are still lots of resources available for teachers, parents and young learners on the RSPB website. https://youtu.be/sLzR0LjL_gY
Notes from an Urban Greenspace – Frozen special
I am currently gazing out my window at the winter wonderland of my snow clad garden and feeling sorry for my birds. They have plenty of food in their feeders and are fairly active, but it looks so cold! As we know our British birds are well insulated, with a thick covering of feathers, and … Continue reading Notes from an Urban Greenspace – Frozen special
Medway’s First Public Living Den is Installed in Rainham
The Friends of Rainham Recreation Ground are pleased to announce they have installed Medway’s first living den within a public space. A living den is a domed structure built using recently harvested willow stems that are pushed into the ground. The natural regenerative properties of these stems mean that within a few weeks they grow … Continue reading Medway’s First Public Living Den is Installed in Rainham
I-SPY IN FEBRUARY
Hungry Grey Squirrel trying to fit two peanuts in its mouth at the same time at Gillingham Park And more... Coast and marshes Riverside Country Park is very popular and the foreshore at Grain village is a lovely walk as well. Out on the North Kent Marshes the overwintering birds are at their best. Dunlin, … Continue reading I-SPY IN FEBRUARY
January Newsletter
Our first newsletter has been published and you can click here to read it online or use the button below to receive future news from the Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum direct by email: subscribe What happens after I fill out the form? Once you have completed the form, you will receive an email asking you … Continue reading January Newsletter
