Welcome to I Spy July! 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 birds are busy raising their young …... …..and you can find out all … Continue reading I-SPY IN JULY
The Great British Spring Clean – Update Report
Report by Medway Council on the success of the Great British Spring Clean with a huge thank you to all our Friends Groups: Friday 28th May - Sunday 13th June saw Medway Council support the annual #GreatBritishSpringClean in partnership with Keep Britain Tidy. Under current government guidance, we were unable to promote the event in … Continue reading The Great British Spring Clean – Update Report
Notes from an Urban Greenspace – Meadows Special!
I remember as a child every time we drove any distance the car windscreen would get a liberal spread of dead bugs of various sorts. These would be flying across the road from the verges and adjacent farmland, and it always made me wonder how many there actually were if so many were hit by … Continue reading Notes from an Urban Greenspace – Meadows Special!
I-SPY IN JUNE
First month of summer is here! Bumblebees are busy collecting pollen from a variety of flowers and you will be able to see lots of them if you have their favourite food in your garden, such as the Foxglove. There is so much to see at this time of year and our June I-Spy gives … Continue reading I-SPY IN JUNE
Medway Council Animal Warden Team Event at Broomhill Park
The Animal Warden Team at Medway Council are holding a small event within Broomhill Park on Thursday 29th July 2021 between 11:00-15:00 hours. There will be a stand promoting responsible dog ownership along with chip-checking to ensure details are up to date and offering free dog microchipping. Battersea will also be in attendance. There will … Continue reading Medway Council Animal Warden Team Event at Broomhill Park
Oak processionary moth monitoring in Medway – Volunteers required
Our colleagues at the Medway Swale Estuary Partnership (MSEP) are currently working with the Forestry Commission on a project looking at the management of the Oak processionary moth (OPM). As part of this work they are seeking volunteers to support monitoring by adopting an area close to where they live or work (ideally urban areas) … Continue reading Oak processionary moth monitoring in Medway – Volunteers required
Great British Spring Clean 28th May to 13th June 2021
Our precious greenspaces could all do with a decent spring clean after the year we have been though. Along with our marvellous heath service and front line workers they have helped to keep us going. What would we have done without our daily walks!!? #GBSpringClean Why not join Keep Britain Tidy and their community of … Continue reading Great British Spring Clean 28th May to 13th June 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week – 10-16 May 2021
This year’s theme is all around connecting with nature and getting outdoors has so many benefits to our wellbeing: Medway Recycles monthly gardening blog is full of tips from planting expertise to environmental advice such as composting, it’s a must read for any budding or keen gardener. If you have access to a bicycle, it’s … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Week – 10-16 May 2021
May Newsletter
Our May newsletter has been published and you can click on the button below to read it online: May Newsletter You can also subscribe to recieved future newsletters direct by email as soon as they are published: subscribe What happens after I fill out the form? Once you have completed the form, you will receive … Continue reading May Newsletter
FoRCE Task Day – Sat 29 May 2021
The Friends of Rochester Churchfields and Esplanade are holding an activity day, comprising of both a litter pick and starting the process of creating a Sensory Garden in the three raised beds on the Esplanade park opposite the castle. The Suffrage Sensory Garden has been planned for some time now and will pay tribute to … Continue reading FoRCE Task Day – Sat 29 May 2021
Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum 