Who are we? Local people taking care of wildlife and sharing our passion and knowledge in a practical and fun way in the parish of Cookham. What are we doing? · Planning a calendar of local events and activities such as guided walks and talks · Running practical campaigns and initiatives to enrich habitats such as: > o Wildlife and natural gardening – educating people about the importance of their gardens and creating wildlife corridors through gardens for hedgehogs and many other animals. Promoting the use of natural and non-chemical substances in the garden. > o Leaving verges and meadows long, not cutting until after flowers have seeded, and planting wildflowers on verges as food sources for bees and other insects > o Not cutting hedges and trees between Feb and Aug while birds are still nesting > o Securing habitat and nest boxes for certain birds such as House Martins and encouraging the use of Swift bricks in new-build properties > o Reducing light pollution · Offering wildlife advice and building a community of interest through a dedicated wildlife forum on cookham.com Who is supporting us? National Trust Woodland Trust
Who are we? Local people taking care of wildlife and sharing our passion and knowledge in a practical and fun way in the parish of Cookham. What are we doing? · Planning a calendar of local events and activities such as guided walks and talks · Running practical campaigns and initiatives to enrich habitats such as: > o Wildlife and natural gardening – educating people about the importance of their gardens and creating wildlife corridors through gardens for hedgehogs and many other animals. Promoting the use of natural and non-chemical substances in the garden. > o Leaving verges and meadows long, not cutting until after flowers have seeded, and planting wildflowers on verges as food sources for bees and other insects > o Not cutting hedges and trees between Feb and Aug while birds are still nesting > o Securing habitat and nest boxes for certain birds such as House Martins and encouraging the use of Swift bricks in new-build properties > o Reducing light pollution · Offering wildlife advice and building a community of interest through a dedicated wildlife forum on cookham.com Who is supporting us? National Trust Woodland Trust
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