Easter Extravaganza – Rede Common

Friends of Rede Common are pleased to announce that Saturday 16th April 2022 will be the date of this year’s Easter Extravaganza. Events will commence at 11am and include an egg hunt, egg decorating and fundraising raffle. This is also a chance to explore the nature reserve, meet the volunteers and find out what happens … Continue reading Easter Extravaganza – Rede Common

Flickr Workshop *free online event*

Are you interested in taking photos of your greenspace and all that grows and lives in it? We would love you to share your photos with us in our Flickr Library! Join our free Workshop on Thu 31Mar 2022 at 7pm. It's online (Zoom) and hosted by Julia Chandler, from the Friends of Watts Meadow. … Continue reading Flickr Workshop *free online event*

Community Events in March 2022

There are lots of opportunities to help out at our local parks or greenspaces and volunteers are always welcome. Here are just a few coming up this month - just click on a link below for more information. Thu 3 Mar | 10am - 12 noon: Friends of Broomhill Old Orchard Workgroup Sun 6 Mar … Continue reading Community Events in March 2022

Community Events in February 2022

There are lots of opportunities to help out at our local parks or greenspaces and volunteers are always welcome. Here are just a few coming up this month - just click on a link below for more information. Thu 3 Feb | 10am - 12 noon: Friends of Broomhill Old Orchard Workgroup Sun 6 Feb … Continue reading Community Events in February 2022

Friends of Watts Meadow Task Days

The Friends of Watts Meadow will be holding monthly Task Days during Spring 2022 where they hope to cover a range of tasks - from implementing their draft management plan, clearing paths to things that will help wildlife survive during the colder months. Please bring a pair of gloves and wear sturdy footwear as it … Continue reading Friends of Watts Meadow Task Days

January 2022 Newsletter

2022 is now well underway and there are already signs of Spring in the air. Through the soft, damp earth of winterPush the sharp, green snowdrop tips.The crocus, not so far behind,Welcomes in the longed for Spring I have a gardening friend who loves January. He says it reminds him of hope and expectation and … Continue reading January 2022 Newsletter

Community Events in January 2022

There are lots of opportunities to help out at our local parks or greenspaces and volunteers are always welcome. Here are just a few coming up this month - just click on a link below for more information. Thu 13 Jan | 10am - 12 noon: Friends of Broomhill Old Orchard Workgroup Thu 20 Jan … Continue reading Community Events in January 2022

Free RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2021 Guide

The RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch takes place again this year from 28-30 January. Everyone can take part for free, from first time birdwatchers to seasoned professionals, so why not join the world’s largest wildlife survey, all from the comfort of your own home. Spend an hour counting the birds you see in your garden … Continue reading Free RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2021 Guide

Flocks of birds at Riverside Country Park

I-SPY IN DECEMBER

Welcome to I Spy December! Despite the cold and the wind, you can still see plenty of wildlife at this time year, especially if you visit the River Medway. Overwintering birds feed on the mudflats in their thousands and here are just few that you will see. …..and you can find out all about them … Continue reading I-SPY IN DECEMBER

Rochester’s Sensory Garden update

Watch the amazing transformation that's taking place in the three raised beds in Rochester's Esplanade Gardens thanks to the efforts of the volunteers from the Friends of Rochester Churchfields and Esplanade (FoRCE): https://videopress.com/v/UYrh2bSY?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata