We organised a very successful open morning on Knighton Green Saturday 19th August. There was a good attendance especially from families with young children. There was a wide range of activities for all ages so do come and join in. The event was free but donations of over £50 were made to support the work […]
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Small but perfectly formed
Alan Cann reports on the latest Knighton Wild foray into the wild. It never occurred to me when I suggested Knighton Wild might like to run a Big Bug Weekend that people might be expecting to find big bugs – tarantulas, praying mantis, etc. Instead of jungle giants, on our bug hunt we found tiny […]
Saving the Saffron Brook works on Knighton Green
Over the last few months (December 2022 through to March 2023) Trent Rivers Trust and Leicester Environmental Volunteers have been working on and around the watercourse as it passes through Knighton Green. Trent Rivers Trust have been contracted by the Saving the Saffron Brook project to carry out works on the watercourse of the Wash […]
Putting the meadows to bed for winter
September is the time to tidy up the ancient meadow in St Mary’s churchyard and the newly sown ones on Knighton Green. This year most of the cutting was done by Uta who brought along her scythe for a more peaceful and quiet working experience for the volunteer team. Uta is a good teacher and […]
Imaginature!
17 young, gifted artists met and worked with local artist Anne Fishenden on Tuesday 16th August to draw and paint the wildlife on Knighton Green. The day was supported by the Saving the Saffron Brook project and will contribute to the development of explanatory boards around the Green over the coming months. Anne started with […]
Paddling in the Washbrook (again)
This week (August 2nd) Alan Cann led a group of young scientists as they looked at the quality of water in the Washbrook as it flows through the Washbrook Local Nature Reserve. Wellingtons donned we scrambled down the steep bank to begin another kick sample. Some wellies got overtopped so there were a few wet […]
Saffron Wild nature detective event
Everyone is invited to this event supported by Saving the Saffron Brook project on Saturday 23rd July 10am – 1pm. Knighton Wild has been involved in the planning and delivery of the event and a number of our members will be leading guided walks looking at the wildlife on the Heath section of the Saffron […]
Leicester University Centenary bioblitz at Blackthorn Manor
The university is celebrating its centenary this year and the institute for environmental futures and school of biological sciences is organising a bioblitz at Blackthorn Manor on Monday 30th May 10am to 4pm. Details are on the poster opposite but there are lots of things to do. Parking and access to Blackthorn Manor is from […]
Traditional hedgelaying in St Mary’s Churchyard
Hedgerows are an important habitat for wildlife providing food, nesting and hibernation sites for a large number of birds, insects and spiders. They also provide cover for species like voles, shrews and hedgehogs moving between feeding sites. They are a man made habitat. Over 200,000 miles of hedges were planted under the Enclosure Act and […]
Conservation and management of Knighton Spinney
Practical conservation sessions at Knighton Spinney start this month as part of the Saving the Saffron Brook project. The project aims to improve the overall condition of the woodland for wildlife, expand its use for recreation and education, and bring local communities closer to nature. Knighton Spinney is a mature oak and ash plantation with […]
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