Knighton Wild has been around for over three years now. In that time we have done a lot of things and achieved more than we could have hoped for. Knighton Ward has more wildlife records on NatureSpot than any other ward in the city. We have organised a series of events and talks including a […]
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Wildflower Meadow Sowing at Knighton Green – 13th April 2019
Saturday 13th April 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Knighton Green Meet at the Church Lane end near the bridge. We need volunteers who can help us clear the ground and sow our wildflower meadow seed to provide plants for pollinators from Spring through Summer to Autumn. No experience required but wear stout shoes or boots. […]
Intermediate Hedgelaying Course in January
The County Council and TCV are running an intermediate hedgelaying course at Sharnford on 12th and 13th January 2019. Details in the PDF Rural Skills Training Leaflet.
Planting at Knighton Green – 17th November 2018
On Saturday 17th November, members of Leicester de Montfort Rotary Club and scouts from 68th Leicester Scout Group, who meet on Cademan Close, got together to plan 2,000 crocus bulbs at Knighton Green. Since hearing about the plans to improve the area, Simon Smart, one of the scout leaders has been keen to get involved. […]
Urban Buzz – Arboretum Wildflower Planting – 17th October 2018
Wednesday 17th October 13.30 to 15.30 Attenborough Arboretum, 5-23 Carisbrooke Rd, Leicester, LE2 3TQ Come and join an afternoon of planting for bees, butterflies and other pollinators at the Attenborough Arboretum where we will be planting cowslip, primroses, yellow-rattle, and more, enhancing the area with bright yellow, purple, pink and blue plants. The session will […]
St Mary’s Churchyard – 15th September 2018
The next working session will be in St Mary’s Churcyard on Saturday 15th September from 10.00 to 12.30. This will be for grass-raking, checking and cleaning nest boxes, inspecting bug hotels, and general tidying up.
Urban Buzz Meadow Management – 21st, 22nd and 23rd August 2018
This month Urban Buzz are having three one off Meadow Management sessions at the beautiful nature space located within the Welford Road Cemetery grounds! Sign up now to get involved as places are limited – you will learn new skills in meadow management along with a whole host of wildlife information! More information in this […]
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