Volunteers help care for Brockwell Park’s ponds on a glorious autumn morning
On Saturday 7 November, around 20 volunteers, including a fantastic group from the Southwark District Scouts, joined us for the first of our new series of biodiversity gardening sessions in Brockwell Park.
It was a glorious autumn morning; as the atmospheric morning fog made way for the November sun we got to work around ponds 3 and 4, planting bulbs and clearing back bramble, sedge and buddleia. While these plants all have their place in nature, they can become dominant if left unmanaged, crowding out other species. By keeping them in check, we're helping to create space for a greater variety of plants and wildlife to thrive.
The session was led by Dr Iain Boulton from Lambeth Council, who provided expert guidance and tools. A huge amount of work was accomplished in just three hours, thanks to everyone's hard work and enthusiasm. A special mention goes to the Scouts, whose horticultural skills were first class!
A big thank you to everyone who came along and helped care for the park.
Join us next time!
Our next biodiversity gardening session will take place on Saturday 5 December, from 10am, and we'd love to see you there.
Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply keen to spend a few hours outdoors helping nature, everyone is welcome.
Sign up for the next volunteering session here:
Volunteers clearing back bramble on Pond 3
The freshly cleared area creates space for a greater variety of plants and wildlife to thrive
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