Bingham Linear Park
Velvet Shank
With its lovely glossy golden orange caps, this mushroom is quite commonly seen on stumps of decaying hard wood growing in clusters. Also know as the winter mushroom as it is one of the few mushrooms that can be seen during the winter months through to early spring. The latin name Flammulina refers to the bright orange flame- like colour of the cap. Edible.
Fungi are an important part of our woodland ecology, helping to recycle nutrients from dead or decaying organic matter. Many animals depend on them, too. The Wildlife Trusts look after many woodland reserves, managing them for the benefit of the wildlife present, often leaving standing and fallen dead wood which supports fungi. You can help by having log piles and dead wood in your own garden to encourage fungi. In partnership with the RHS, The Wildlife Trusts' Wild About Gardens initiative can help you plan your wildlife garden
Drop-in Clay Creations
Drop-in Make a mini garden
Woodland flowers and the Furze Heath Project
Meet at Bentley Priory Nature Reserve (Old Lodge Way entrance) HA7 3LY to enjoy the woodland flowers, see the oldest oak in Middlesex and hear about the work to improve the acid grassland habitat.
For more information contact Simon at Harrow Local Group 020 8386 2502 simon.braidman@hotmail.co.uk
Bluebell walk
A guided walk to explore the nature reserve and marvel at the bluebells at Pryor’s Wood.
Meet at the main entrance in Gresley Way. Bring binoculars if you have them. For more information contact reserve wardens Stephen Gardner 01438 861833 or Andy Holtham 01438 368228
Spring birds & birdsong with Mid Herts Local Group
Spring Birds and Birdsong
Join Mid Herts Local Group and the Sherrards Park Wood Wardens for a spring woodland bird walk. Walk begins at 9am from the Pentley Park entrance to Sherrards Park Wood, near Templewood School. No need to book. For further information contact penny.fanthorpe@ntlworld.com
Wildlife walk at Balls Wood
Come along with Reserves Officer, Andy Brown, to see what wildlife is awake!
Bugs and trees with Harrow Local Group
Meet at Harrow Recreation Ground (Hindes Road entrance) for TWO EVENTS - a Bug Hunt for children led by Simon Braidman (nets, lenses and containers provided) and a tree walk for adults with John Wells. Tea, coffee and biscuit afterwards. For more information contact Simon at Harrow Local Group 020 8386 2502 simon.braidman@hotmail.co.uk
Sunrise bird walk - ONLINE BOOKING HAS CLOSED
An early morning walk around Thorley Wash Nature Reserve with Jenny Sherwen (Reserves Officer) and Chris Dee (British Trust for Ornithology) to listen to the dawn chorus and hopefully spot a few migrant birds too!
Online booking for this event has now closed. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you soon.
