Taking at least twenty minutes out of your day to walk or sit in a place that makes you feel in contact with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels. A new study, recently published in Frontiers in Psychology, concludes that spending between 20-30 minutes near trees and flowers lowered stress hormones by around … Continue reading Take a 20 minute nature pill
Suffrage Sensory Garden Rochester
Plans are underway to create a Sensory Garden from an existing raised garden space on Rochester Esplanade where disabled and non-disabled visitors will be able to enjoy a range of educational and recreational sensory experiences. This will be achieved using a combination of the existing landscape, together with bee and butterfly friendly plants, herbs and … Continue reading Suffrage Sensory Garden Rochester
Hedgehog Awareness Week 2019
Hedgehog Awareness Week is organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and takes place every year. It aims to highlight the problems hedgehogs face and how you can help them. This year Hedgehog Awareness Week runs from 5th - 11th May. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ozSXdYrd8k For more information please visit The British Hedgehog Preservation Society website (link … Continue reading Hedgehog Awareness Week 2019
Dawn Chorus Walk at Rede Common
Join us for a Dawn Chorus Walk Sunday 5th May. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit the reserve at a special time of day and experience the sight and sound of all our breeding birds singing together. Meet on Rede Common at 4:45 am at the Volunteer Base (inside the main entrance off Thurston … Continue reading Dawn Chorus Walk at Rede Common
Watch the Wildlife Trusts’ “Wind in the Willows” trailer
The Wildlife Trusts have released a special animated film 'trailer' based on the well-loved "The Wind in the Willows" story written by Kenneth Grahame over 100 years ago. The trailer, starring Sir David Attenborough, Stephen Fry, Catherine Tate, Alison Steadman and Asim Chaudhry, brings to life the 21st century threats facing the much-loved characters from … Continue reading Watch the Wildlife Trusts’ “Wind in the Willows” trailer
Hillyfields Park Litter Pick
Saturday 13th April from 12:50pm Do come and join us for the Great British Spring Clean Meet at the Rosebery Road entrance
Tree Planting at Riverside Country Park
The Riverside Country Park volunteer group recently planted 240 trees along Motney Field, this will help create a wildlife corridor and will eventually benefit a wide variety of different wildlife. If you are interested in volunteering, why not get involved, call the Riverside Country Park visitor centre on 01634 337432 for more information.
Bird Walk at Capstone Farm Country Park
Saturday 13th April 2019 from 10am Join one of our knowledgable Rangers on a gentle Saturday morning walk to identify the most common birds seen or heard in the park. Suitable for adults only. £4 per person Meet at the Capstone Farm Country Park Visitor Centre Booking is essential click here to send an email … Continue reading Bird Walk at Capstone Farm Country Park
Easter Extravaganza at Rede Common
Help the Friends of Rede Common Celebrate with an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 20th April 2019 from 11 am. Collect the clues and get an egg. Also decorate your own egg. Meet the Community Wardens and enjoy refreshments.
Tree Planting at Cliffe Road play area
Brilliant day greening Cliffe Road play area recently and getting residents together. It was great to have the Mayor of Medway, Strood Rotary, Medway Council and Medway Norse with us. We've also just been offered funding to complete a native hedge. This isn't just tree planting, it's #health, #wellbeing, #cleanair, #sustainability, #education and #community. … Continue reading Tree Planting at Cliffe Road play area
Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum 