5th July 2020 As the lifting of the lock down continues and we start to get out more, many people I have spoken to say they feel as if they have missed the spring. Apparently, the displays of bulbs in our parks were excellent this year, the bluebells in our woods were stunning and the … Continue reading Notes from an Urban Greenspace #21
Help plot Medway’s tree canopy (without leaving the house!)
The Tree and Woodland Strategy is an exciting project aiming to set out the case for Medway’s urban and rural forest. It will set out ambitious plans for trees and woodlands across Medway and show how important they are for people, wildlife, climate change, air quality and health. Understanding where existing trees are (or are … Continue reading Help plot Medway’s tree canopy (without leaving the house!)
#MarvellousMedwayMeadows Gallery
In celebration of National Meadows Day on Saturday 4th July 2020 here are some of our #MarvellousMedwayMeadows (click on an image to see more): If you have any photos, do please upload to social media with the hashtag #MarvellousMedwayMeadows and don't forget to tag us in your posts too: Facebook: Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum Instagram: mugsforum Twitter: … Continue reading #MarvellousMedwayMeadows Gallery
Notes from an Urban Greenspace #20
28th June 2020 Like many of us I really enjoy travelling. I have family in different parts of the world and if the chance arises then I like to visit them. During our lockdown all this has stopped and one thing everyone has noticed is the improvement in the air we breathe. This begs a … Continue reading Notes from an Urban Greenspace #20
#MarvellousMedwayMeadows
Meadows are one of the most valuable assets we have for our wildlife and our climate and National Meadows Day on the 4th July 2020 is an opportunity for us to celebrate what we have and find ways to create more. About 97% of the UK's wildflower meadows have disappeared over the last 100 years. … Continue reading #MarvellousMedwayMeadows
Notes from an Urban Greenspace #19
Father’s Day 21st June 2020 A number of our road verges and parts of our greenspaces have been left uncut over the last few months. This is part of the Council’s initiative to create meadows for wildflowers, pollinators, butterflies and the wealth of other species that live in this wonderful habitat. My own, tiny, garden … Continue reading Notes from an Urban Greenspace #19
Changes at Cliffe Road Playpark
In recent weeks Cliffe Road Playpark has seen a few changes. An abundance of birds and insects have been spotted enjoying the wildflowers, trees and bluebells, while white campions and other wildflowers have emerged beneath them. When the park reopened (with the exception of the play equipment) many children and families started to enjoy the … Continue reading Changes at Cliffe Road Playpark
Notes from an Urban Greenspace #18
14th June 2020 One of my favourite greenspaces is Kew Gardens. Well, you may say, that comes as no surprise as I am well known for my love of plants! Our greenspaces are gradually being unlocked and even the National Trust and Kew are letting people return using booking systems. Even though we all have … Continue reading Notes from an Urban Greenspace #18
National Garden Scheme
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,700 exceptional private gardens in England and Wales and are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens. Since the early 1900s when the National Garden Scheme first started supporting district nurses, a total of £58 million has been raised for nursing and … Continue reading National Garden Scheme
Notes on an Urban Greenspace #17
7th June 2020 We have just come to the end of National Volunteers Week and before talking about my own greenspace I would like to give my thanks on behalf of the Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum to all of you who turn out to look after our parks and greenspaces. Our Friends groups are a … Continue reading Notes on an Urban Greenspace #17
Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum 